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It's coming folks: The article V convention to propose new amendments to the Constitution. Lbiturds, your reign of terror is over...
Wonderful. We can toss the Constitution and start over. It's 200 years overdue. Goodbye 2nd Amendment.It's coming folks: The article V convention to propose new amendments to the Constitution. Lbiturds, your reign of terror is over:
Whether in early 2017 it’s President Hillary Clinton, President Jeb Bush, President Chris Christie, President Joe Biden or someone else, the individual occupying the Oval Office would face new limits on executive orders, Commerce Clause actions, a balanced federal budget and a ban on using international treaties to govern inside the U.S. if a state-based movement is successful.
There could even be term limits for Supreme Court justices and Congress, and a mandatory sunset of all existing federal taxes.
The ideas are being discussed in legislatures where a Convention of the States has been proposed, according to an organization known by that very name.
The Convention of States Project, launched by Citizens for Self Governance, is working to have state lawmakers call such a convention through the Constitution’s Article V.
Thousands of Americans already have signed on in support of the idea that Americans, themselves, need to address Washington’s massive spending, over-regulation and takeover of authority from states.
State lawmakers in Alaska, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and elsewhere are now looking at plans that if approved would be submitted to Congress in support of a convention.
Michael Farris, who has been know for years as the face of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College, now is on the front line of seeking a convention in which state delegates would meet, agree on a path for the country and then tell Congress what will happen.
Tell Congress?
Exactly that, if the amendments are proposed at the convention and ratified by the states.
The organization proposes a convention for “the purpose of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.”
“We believe the grassroots is the key to calling a successful convention,” the promoters say. “The goal is to build a political operation in a minimum of 40 states, getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75 percent of the state’s legislative districts. We believe this is very doable. Only through the support of the American people will this project have a chance to succeed.”
Among the issues that could fall under the single subject would be a balanced budget amendment, a new definition of the General Welfare Clause, a redefinition of the Commerce Clause, a ban on the use of treaty provisions inside the U.S., limits on executive orders, term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, federal tax limits and a sunset of all existing federal taxes.
“Of course, these are merely examples of what would be up for discussion,” the promoters say. “The convention of states itself would determine which ideas deserve serious consideration, and it will take a majority of votes from the states to formally propose any amendments.”
Read more at New push for limits on Washington power
Nope. Not happening.
But what a party that would be!
Good. About time this step is going to be taken to restore the Constitution...and get the power back to the States and the people where it belongs. About time to start whittling away at the Federal overreach.
Good. About time this step is going to be taken to restore the Constitution...and get the power back to the States and the people where it belongs. About time to start whittling away at the Federal overreach.It's coming folks: The article V convention to propose new amendments to the Constitution. Lbiturds, your reign of terror is over:
Whether in early 2017 its President Hillary Clinton, President Jeb Bush, President Chris Christie, President Joe Biden or someone else, the individual occupying the Oval Office would face new limits on executive orders, Commerce Clause actions, a balanced federal budget and a ban on using international treaties to govern inside the U.S. if a state-based movement is successful.
There could even be term limits for Supreme Court justices and Congress, and a mandatory sunset of all existing federal taxes.
The ideas are being discussed in legislatures where a Convention of the States has been proposed, according to an organization known by that very name.
The Convention of States Project, launched by Citizens for Self Governance, is working to have state lawmakers call such a convention through the Constitutions Article V.
Thousands of Americans already have signed on in support of the idea that Americans, themselves, need to address Washingtons massive spending, over-regulation and takeover of authority from states.
State lawmakers in Alaska, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and elsewhere are now looking at plans that if approved would be submitted to Congress in support of a convention.
Michael Farris, who has been know for years as the face of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College, now is on the front line of seeking a convention in which state delegates would meet, agree on a path for the country and then tell Congress what will happen.
Tell Congress?
Exactly that, if the amendments are proposed at the convention and ratified by the states.
The organization proposes a convention for the purpose of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
We believe the grassroots is the key to calling a successful convention, the promoters say. The goal is to build a political operation in a minimum of 40 states, getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75 percent of the states legislative districts. We believe this is very doable. Only through the support of the American people will this project have a chance to succeed.
Among the issues that could fall under the single subject would be a balanced budget amendment, a new definition of the General Welfare Clause, a redefinition of the Commerce Clause, a ban on the use of treaty provisions inside the U.S., limits on executive orders, term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, federal tax limits and a sunset of all existing federal taxes.
Of course, these are merely examples of what would be up for discussion, the promoters say. The convention of states itself would determine which ideas deserve serious consideration, and it will take a majority of votes from the states to formally propose any amendments.
Read more at New push for limits on Washington power
Wonderful. We can toss the Constitution and start over. It's 200 years overdue. Goodbye 2nd Amendment.It's coming folks: The article V convention to propose new amendments to the Constitution. Lbiturds, your reign of terror is over:
Whether in early 2017 its President Hillary Clinton, President Jeb Bush, President Chris Christie, President Joe Biden or someone else, the individual occupying the Oval Office would face new limits on executive orders, Commerce Clause actions, a balanced federal budget and a ban on using international treaties to govern inside the U.S. if a state-based movement is successful.
There could even be term limits for Supreme Court justices and Congress, and a mandatory sunset of all existing federal taxes.
The ideas are being discussed in legislatures where a Convention of the States has been proposed, according to an organization known by that very name.
The Convention of States Project, launched by Citizens for Self Governance, is working to have state lawmakers call such a convention through the Constitutions Article V.
Thousands of Americans already have signed on in support of the idea that Americans, themselves, need to address Washingtons massive spending, over-regulation and takeover of authority from states.
State lawmakers in Alaska, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and elsewhere are now looking at plans that if approved would be submitted to Congress in support of a convention.
Michael Farris, who has been know for years as the face of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College, now is on the front line of seeking a convention in which state delegates would meet, agree on a path for the country and then tell Congress what will happen.
Tell Congress?
Exactly that, if the amendments are proposed at the convention and ratified by the states.
The organization proposes a convention for the purpose of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
We believe the grassroots is the key to calling a successful convention, the promoters say. The goal is to build a political operation in a minimum of 40 states, getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75 percent of the states legislative districts. We believe this is very doable. Only through the support of the American people will this project have a chance to succeed.
Among the issues that could fall under the single subject would be a balanced budget amendment, a new definition of the General Welfare Clause, a redefinition of the Commerce Clause, a ban on the use of treaty provisions inside the U.S., limits on executive orders, term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, federal tax limits and a sunset of all existing federal taxes.
Of course, these are merely examples of what would be up for discussion, the promoters say. The convention of states itself would determine which ideas deserve serious consideration, and it will take a majority of votes from the states to formally propose any amendments.
Read more at New push for limits on Washington power
Good. About time this step is going to be taken to restore the Constitution...and get the power back to the States and the people where it belongs. About time to start whittling away at the Federal overreach.
Youre obviously as ignorant and as insane as the OP, if not more so.
There are no limits on what the Convention can do, none. Look up Runaway Convention. The one that wrote our Constitution wasn't supposed to do what they did either.Wonderful. We can toss the Constitution and start over. It's 200 years overdue. Goodbye 2nd Amendment.It's coming folks: The article V convention to propose new amendments to the Constitution. Lbiturds, your reign of terror is over:
Whether in early 2017 its President Hillary Clinton, President Jeb Bush, President Chris Christie, President Joe Biden or someone else, the individual occupying the Oval Office would face new limits on executive orders, Commerce Clause actions, a balanced federal budget and a ban on using international treaties to govern inside the U.S. if a state-based movement is successful.
There could even be term limits for Supreme Court justices and Congress, and a mandatory sunset of all existing federal taxes.
The ideas are being discussed in legislatures where a Convention of the States has been proposed, according to an organization known by that very name.
The Convention of States Project, launched by Citizens for Self Governance, is working to have state lawmakers call such a convention through the Constitutions Article V.
Thousands of Americans already have signed on in support of the idea that Americans, themselves, need to address Washingtons massive spending, over-regulation and takeover of authority from states.
State lawmakers in Alaska, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and elsewhere are now looking at plans that if approved would be submitted to Congress in support of a convention.
Michael Farris, who has been know for years as the face of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College, now is on the front line of seeking a convention in which state delegates would meet, agree on a path for the country and then tell Congress what will happen.
Tell Congress?
Exactly that, if the amendments are proposed at the convention and ratified by the states.
The organization proposes a convention for the purpose of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
We believe the grassroots is the key to calling a successful convention, the promoters say. The goal is to build a political operation in a minimum of 40 states, getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75 percent of the states legislative districts. We believe this is very doable. Only through the support of the American people will this project have a chance to succeed.
Among the issues that could fall under the single subject would be a balanced budget amendment, a new definition of the General Welfare Clause, a redefinition of the Commerce Clause, a ban on the use of treaty provisions inside the U.S., limits on executive orders, term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, federal tax limits and a sunset of all existing federal taxes.
Of course, these are merely examples of what would be up for discussion, the promoters say. The convention of states itself would determine which ideas deserve serious consideration, and it will take a majority of votes from the states to formally propose any amendments.
Read more at New push for limits on Washington power
It's a Convention to propose Amendments, not to rewrite or "toss" the Constitution.
There are no limits on what the Convention can do, none. Look up Runaway Convention. The one that wrote our Constitution wasn't supposed to do what they did either.Wonderful. We can toss the Constitution and start over. It's 200 years overdue. Goodbye 2nd Amendment.
It's a Convention to propose Amendments, not to rewrite or "toss" the Constitution.
No you just enjoy being under the thumb of tyranny. YES you do. YOU are the insane one.Good. About time this step is going to be taken to restore the Constitution...and get the power back to the States and the people where it belongs. About time to start whittling away at the Federal overreach.
Youre obviously as ignorant and as insane as the OP, if not more so.
Obvious limits? No, there are no limits. There are also no obvious ones. Feel free to list yours however. That would be fun to piss on.There are no limits on what the Convention can do, none. Look up Runaway Convention. The one that wrote our Constitution wasn't supposed to do what they did either.It's a Convention to propose Amendments, not to rewrite or "toss" the Constitution.
Anything proposed has to be approved by 3/4 of the state legislatures, so there are obviously limits to what it can do. I would be happy if it declared the Constitution null and void and we returned to the articles of Confederation.
Why are any of you not worried that such a thing could disastrously backfire and result in a further curtailment of liberty or a permanent entrenchment of the two party system? You can bet your ass that it would result in less rights when accused of a crime because conservatives hate due process with a passion when it seems to be protecting the guilty from speedy retribution. Letting them gut the justice system to more closely resemble the kangaroo courts of cowboy movies sounds awesome until it is you being railroaded to a noose.
Obvious limits? No, there are no limits. There are also no obvious ones. Feel free to list yours however. That would be fun to piss on.There are no limits on what the Convention can do, none. Look up Runaway Convention. The one that wrote our Constitution wasn't supposed to do what they did either.
Anything proposed has to be approved by 3/4 of the state legislatures, so there are obviously limits to what it can do. I would be happy if it declared the Constitution null and void and we returned to the articles of Confederation.
George W. Bush signed the USAPATRIOT Act. Why weren't there any calls for a revolution from the right wing then?
Bush signed the USAPATRIOT Act in 2001. Where were Teabaggers crying about government overreach then?
Progress Report | Convention of States
10 States have proposed legislation for calling Article 5.
Georgia has passed it in the Senate and House.
Alabama has passed it in the House.
It takes 38 States to call for an article V Convention.
