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To: Ingtar; Gaffer; Rebelbase; 12th_Monkey
Our framers recognized the states have interests that are different from the people at large. That is why they created a vertical separation of powers between the states and the federal government, which was to be enforced by a senate of the states.

It is no secret to state legislators that our nation is on a suicide track and they are subservient to Washington, DC.

I don't assume a state amendment convention will immediately solve the problems generated by liberals these past 100 hundred years. We may well be too far gone, and if that is the case there is nothing to lose. But, I am positive the framers gave us a peaceful way to fight tyranny, a method they didn't have.

The hard tyranny is here. Congress at best makes policy, while Obama and the courts make law. There is everything to fear from our runaway government. An amendment convention is our last hope.

Convention of States.

11 posted on 01/23/2014 1:29:30 PM PST by Jacquerie (Restore federalism and freedom. Repeal the 17th.)
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To: Jacquerie

I remember reading up on the ways the US Constitution could be amended. Among them was the Article 5 way, which has never been tried that I could find.

I realize there are a whole lot of suppositions out there about how this would work along the path to implementing what is dictated with respect to Article 5 in the Constitution, but again, has this method been used?, successfully used?, used with the intended outcome?

I also realize there is a group out there that is dedicated to it, even with the same name. But, when anyone voices any fears about outside influence, consequences, etc. all I get is “your fears are unfounded” and “that’s not what we want and we can control the process,” etc.

Horse Pucky.


19 posted on 01/23/2014 1:39:51 PM PST by Gaffer
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To: Jacquerie

how many states are considering this?


30 posted on 01/23/2014 1:55:20 PM PST by 12th_Monkey (One man one vote is a big fail, when the "one" man is an idiot.)
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To: Jacquerie

What if we had a chance and did nothing?

I support your efforts and hope they are successful!

These are the days that I’m so happy I live in Texas! Our
governor understands states rights!


112 posted on 01/24/2014 5:29:11 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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