[crz]

This is the problem I have with the art 5 convention of the states. I am in favor of it but, when there basically IS NO constitution, what makes anyone think they will obey it even if the amendments are passed?

And they will simply ignore it, ALL of it.

I see secession as the only alternative left.

[jjotto]

Well to be fair, the *numbers* in the Constitution have held.

every second year, age of thirty-five years, etc.

While it’s true that Originalism concerning the Constitution has no defenders within the Judicial Branch, what’s called ‘Textualism’ (as exemplified by Scalia) still yields some (but not much) restraint on the Feds. Wait until Hillary gets a Dershowitz clone on the court!