IMHO Article V is going nowhere, despite the desire of some to exercise that Article. The presidential race is and will continue to overshadow the desire to amend the Constitution as a possible solution to the problem Government has of living within the constraints of the Constitution. Constitutionalists recognize the dangers of messing with the only document that is the blueprint for the Republic when the movement for Article V has been overcome by events.
The outcome of the coming election will be critical in keeping the desire for article V on the front burner or having it die on the vine. If Hillary wins and the Senate changes hands, no one in their right mind would be suggesting an Article V.
Ignorant populace and almost all can vote. You can’t fix that.
Nearly everyone’s getting some benefit from the widespread redistribution, and they won’t give it up.
I haven't kept track of how many states have taken the administration to court at various times, but well over half challenged Obamacare and open borders. There is more support for reform than the media wish to admit.
The de facto Constitution has long ceased to operate; the government is no longer even representative. In its place is an oligarchy composed of the president and scotus. Elections have become courtesies that give the patina of legitimacy to accelerating despotism.
Obama and his social justice warriors have free reign to continue their destruction. If we don't take advantage of the peaceful means at our disposal, we are doomed to hard tyranny.
Even if Bernie and The Beast are kept out of the White House this time around, some other demagogue will eventually worm his/her way to power in 4, 8, or 12 years, and the rot will pick up where it left off.
Our nation is at a crossroads. To do nothing is not a logical option.
Not sure where the article V movement stands today. Last I read, there were several state legislatures that have passed resolutions (binging or nonbinding?) supporting the calling of a convention.
Someone more familiar, please give a brief update as to where this movement lies.
My comment is, we need a president who is on board with Article V convention movement. Someone who sees the need to reign in essentially, his own power as well as congress's power over the states.
I support an Article V convention, but I too feel it sputtering. I've always thought, many in state government seek higher office on the national stage. By openly supporting an Article V movement to strip congress of some of it's power would most certainly taint your resume for higher office in the eyes of the establishment....right?