Sarah Palin: Elect Candidates who Support “Convention of States”

Copnvention of States ^ | 4/14/2014 | Mark Meckler

[SC_Pete]

Sarah Palin expressed support for a Convention of States this morning on the Fox News show, “Cashin’ In” with Eric Bolling:

“On a state level I think it’s very important that we find candidates and elect them, who would be willing to call for a Convention of States if need be,” she said. ”Because that is the tool the people have to rein in government.”

It’s been a great week for liberty. Also, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post George Will endorsed the Article V Convention.

As the list of pundits, leaders, and politicians who support a Convention of States grows, you can find out more about us here and join the movement here.

The Convention of States is a project of Citizens for Self-Governance.

VIDEO HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUJOGHVB50A

[SC_Pete]

The movement is gaining momentum.

[bfh333]

Now, here we go...

http://conventionofstates.com/welcome/

I hope I have made it on the thread before all the CON CON crap starts... Article V... Read it...

[SC_Pete]

The framers gave us Article V. to address the very situation we find ourselves in.

[PapaNew]

Sarah Palin: Elect Candidates who Support “Convention of States”

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Make sure it's the right C of C - the clearly limited one proposed by the Citizens for Self-Governance.

[SC_Pete]

Here's the Convention of States Approach THE STRATEGY: Two goals separate our plan from all other Article V organizations: 1. We want to call a convention for a particular subject rather than a particular amendment. Instead of calling a convention for a balanced budget amendment (though we are entirely supportive of such an amendment), we want to call a convention for the purpose of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government. 2. We believe the grassroots is the key to calling a successful convention. The goal is to build a political operation in a minimum of 40 states, getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75% of the state’s legislative district. We believe this is very doable. Only through the support of the American people will this project have a chance to succeed. Our Solution is Big Enough to Solve the Problem Rather than calling a convention for a specific amendment, Citizens for Self-Governance (CSG) has launched the Convention of the States Project to urge state legislatures to properly use Article V to call a convention for a particular subject—reducing the power of Washington, D.C. It is important to note that a convention for an individual amendment (e.g. a Balanced Budget Amendment) would be limited to that single idea. Requiring a balanced budget is a great idea that CSG fully supports. Congress, however, could comply with a Balanced Budget Amendment by simply raising taxes. We need spending restraints as well. We need restraints on taxation. We need prohibitions against improper federal regulation. We need to stop unfunded mandates. A convention of states needs to be called to ensure that we are able to debate and impose a complete package of restraints on the misuse of power by all branches of the federal government. What Sorts of Amendments Could be Passed? The following are examples of amendment topics that could be discussed at a convention of states: ◦A balanced budget amendment ◦A redefinition of the General Welfare Clause (the original view was the federal government could not spend money on any topic within the jurisdiction of the states) ◦A redefinition of the Commerce Clause (the original view was that Congress was granted a narrow and exclusive power to regulate shipments across state lines–not all the economic activity of the nation) ◦A prohibition of using international treaties and law to govern the domestic law of the United States ◦A limitation on using Executive Orders and federal regulations to enact laws (since Congress is supposed to be the exclusive agency to enact laws) ◦Imposing term limits on Congress and the Supreme Court ◦Placing an upper limit on federal taxation ◦Requiring the sunset of all existing federal taxes and a super-majority vote to replace them with new, fairer taxes Of course, these are merely examples of what would be up for discussion. 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. The Founders gave us a legitimate path to save our liberty by using our state governments to impose binding restraints on the federal government. We must use the power granted to the states in the Constitution. The Grassroots The leadership of the COS Project believes the success of a convention of states depends to a large extent on the American citizens. Our plan is as follows: 1. We seek to have a viable political operation that is active in a minimum of 40 states. 2. Our goal is to have local leaders–District Captains–in at least 75% of the districts in these states. 3. District captains will organize at least 100 people in each of these districts to contact their legislator to support a convention of the states, and turn out at least 25 people per district at legislative hearings. Legislators must know that our grassroots team will have their backs if they support a convention of the states. A widespread grassroots organization has been missing from the Article V movement. CSG’s President, Mark Meckler, was the co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots—one of the largest tea party groups in the country. Michael Farris is the founder of the Home School Legal Defense Association. As such, he brings with him over 30 years of grassroots leadership and activism in all 50 states. We are rapidly building not only a staff for this project, but networking with like-minded coalition members who will support this project once they see it up and running. We believe that our unique application strategy combined with strong grassroots support will guarantee the success of this Project. Only one question remains. Will you help us? http://conventionofstates.com/the-strategy/

[diogenes ghost]

Anyone who thinks this is a good idea just is not thinking clearly.

Our Constitution has all the personal protections we need, and all the limits on Federal power that is needed.

Who is better prepared to steamroll such a process....Progressives, or Conservatives? If you chose the latter, are you willing to back that choice up with your freedoms?

I am not.

[Kolath]

THANK YOU SARAH!!!

[Sola Veritas]

I cannot support this. I do not trust what would come out of such a thing.

I understand the intentions are very good, and they want to do it in a controled way with a limited agenda. I fear it would soon get out of control and the agenda twisted.

Goodness, look at this forum of supposed “conservatives.” It is overrun with libertarian Ron Paul supporters and that ilk. I WOULD NEVER let Libertarians have an opportunity to screw this country up - they are as bad as liberals. Such a convention could be their vehicle to do so.

I cannot support it and would actively oppose it.

[Publius]

Article V ping.

[TomGuy]

Make sure it's the right C of C - the clearly limited one

That would be a massive accomplishment -- getting 30-some states to agree to a limited C of C.

Once the doors are shut, how are they bound to the limitations? Add to that the lines of lawyers, judges and government officials who will challenge every word they do not like.

[dontreadthis]

what’s your plan?

[Kolath]

Enough states have to agree to a convention and to the exact types of amendments to be debated. Not enough states, the COS does not happen.

Once at the COS, enough states must agree to the amendment(s) types that were agreed upon at the start of the process. Much deliberation and debate must be done in this process. Like 1791, it will be messy, testy and fussy. Not enough states in agreement to a certain amendment, the amendment proposal fails.

If certain amendment(s) are okayed by the COS (enough states says yes), enough state legislatures must then ratify. Not enough states legislatures ratify, the amendment does not pass.

[PapaNew]

Good stuff - thanks for posting this.

[Repeal The 17th]

Well, this sure ought to get some exposure!

[dontreadthis]

what’s your plan?
you do realize that, aside for a few short delays (eg Reagan),
the country has been moving further and further away from the Constitution for over 100 years. It is a trajectory.
Do you want to try to slow it down, stop it, or reverse it?

[alpo]

Mark Levin has written a book- The Liberty Ammendments- that explains in great detail how the process will work. Article 5 bypasses Congress and the Executive branch and lets the States pass ammendments. One of the first would be term a limit of 12 years of legislative service. Another would let the states overrule a Supreme Court decision.

he points out that this is a way to stop an overreaching federal government - exactly what we have now. It lets the states protect our freedom and the Constitution.

[TomGuy]

Since the Santilli rant that brought about the current Tea Party movement, how many individuals, politicians and political groups have tried to co-opt the movement for their own personal preferences?

What makes anyone think that the progressives/Libs/Soros-type money men, etc., won’t do the same?

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I am not convinced. I don’t trust any current political concern, regardless of party or political philosophy, to tinker with the current Constitution.

[Jane Long]

Woo hoo!! BTTT!

Go, Sarah!!

[SC_Pete]

Our freedoms are already under assault.

[SC_Pete]

You need to do your homework.