Posted on Dec 5, 2014
Would you support an Article 5 Convention of the States?
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Would you support an Article 5 Convention of the States, not a Constitutional Convention, an Article 5 Convention of the States? If you would what amendment would be most important to you and why?
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I think it would be a free for all, but an interesting exercise to put some issues on the table. The founders put this in the Constitution for a reason - to prevent a tyrannical federal government from usurping the states. I think the country would benefit from putting some of the ideas on the table: Balanced Budget Amendment and Term Limits both come to mind, but I'm sure there are others worthy of consideration.
I think it would capture the country's attention, and maybe just give citizen a civics lesson that is sorely needed.
No need to worry about anything crazy happening because it still requires a 3/4 vote of state legislatures to get an amendment passed. I think it would be fascinating.
I think it would capture the country's attention, and maybe just give citizen a civics lesson that is sorely needed.
No need to worry about anything crazy happening because it still requires a 3/4 vote of state legislatures to get an amendment passed. I think it would be fascinating.
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The House of Representatives has to convene the Constitutional Convention and set parameters. Most likely that would be a circus in and of itself. Once convened, the representatives of the states to the sausage-making, and Congress gets out of the way with no further role (other than bellyache about leaked items they don't like).
I think that if it happened, you would see mud-slinging and negativity on a scale never before seen, as the political establishment is both cut out of the process and potentially directly threatened by it.
I think that if it happened, you would see mud-slinging and negativity on a scale never before seen, as the political establishment is both cut out of the process and potentially directly threatened by it.
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1SG (Join to see) The Article 5 process was added as a safeguard when the Federal Legislature would not adhere to Federalism and the 10th Amendments. The language states "OR". This is not a Constitutional Convention which is how the US Constitution was brought into being. The addition of the Bill of Rights was a Convention of the States to shore up federalism. I believe all states have issues with the current overreach in one shape or another.
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, OR, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States"
Levin sums it up very well and explains why this isn't a ConCon. There was mud slinging during the debates of the Bill of Rights also. There will always be animosity as long as factions/parties are more interested in power and control over freedom and liberty.
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, OR, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States"
Levin sums it up very well and explains why this isn't a ConCon. There was mud slinging during the debates of the Bill of Rights also. There will always be animosity as long as factions/parties are more interested in power and control over freedom and liberty.
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PO1 J D Maxim Fortunately there are states that are getting involved. Through some grassroots efforts we can all contact our state legislatures and ask them to get involved.
The Case for a Convention of States
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I believe the civil war should have settled the issue of supremacy between the Federal government and the states... while all government is rife with greed and corruption, my experience has shown that State government is far more corrupt and self serving than Federal government which still gets a fair amount of scrutiny by the fourth estate.
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1. I believe it is article 17( election of senators) repeal.
2. Balance budget
3. Term limits.
That is a good beginning
2. Balance budget
3. Term limits.
That is a good beginning
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1) Balanced budget
2) Term limits
3) Reduction of power
4) Remove lobbying/corporate sponsors
I think items 1 & 2 in my list could be worded in such a way that any House Member, through his voting, shows that s/he has actively worked towards debt reduction and a balanced budget if they want a 2nd term. Also, once a 2nd term is complete they are no longer eligible for *any* position in the 3 branches of our government. (Legislative/Judicial/Executive)
There are very few things enumerated to the Federal Government; the rest being left to the States. It is time to get the Federal level out of those areas they never had rights to be in.
The political scene today is not For The People! It is who can get the most cash from the most lobbyists and corporations for favors, laws (in corporate favor), etc.
1) Balanced budget
2) Term limits
3) Reduction of power
4) Remove lobbying/corporate sponsors
I think items 1 & 2 in my list could be worded in such a way that any House Member, through his voting, shows that s/he has actively worked towards debt reduction and a balanced budget if they want a 2nd term. Also, once a 2nd term is complete they are no longer eligible for *any* position in the 3 branches of our government. (Legislative/Judicial/Executive)
There are very few things enumerated to the Federal Government; the rest being left to the States. It is time to get the Federal level out of those areas they never had rights to be in.
The political scene today is not For The People! It is who can get the most cash from the most lobbyists and corporations for favors, laws (in corporate favor), etc.
Article V offers the only constitutional solution as big as the problem. Together, we can end federal overreach.
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