Posted on 11/13/2021 10:19:43 AM PST by Jacquerie
From Ben Shapiro to Mark Levin to Sean Hannity, the Convention of States Project has been endorsed by some of the most trusted names in American politics and media.
Today, Dave Rubin added his name to that impressive list.
The libertarian political commentator and host of the super-popular BlazeTV show, The Rubin Report, gave his official endorsement of the Convention of States Project over the weekend.
Here's what he had to say:
“Our political system is definitely broken, and it needs more than elections to fix it. We need to restore the structure of our system of governance. That’s why I endorse the Convention of States Project, led by my friend Mark Meckler. For people like me who think we need to do more than complain, Article V of the Constitution gives us a way to call a convention, propose amendments and shove the federal government back in the constitutional box. That’s my kind of solution.”
Dave will be elaborating on his support for the Convention of States Project during his show over the next few weeks, so be sure to tune in!
Legislative Update:
North Carolina - We're within a few votes of what we need to pass the Senate, which would make North Carolina state #16. We're doing everything we can to lock in those last few votes, including offering holdouts an opportunity to speak with experts like Sen. Rick Santorum and Prof. Rob Natelson.
Wisconsin - This is most likely to be the first state to pass the Convention of States Resolution in 2022! Our team believes we now have the votes needed to pass in the Senate, which would mean final passage for Wisconsin.
Pennsylvania - Our team made major progress this year when the Senate State Government Committee gave our national experts a rare opportunity to face off against Article V opponents in a special committee meeting without the procedural constraints of a formal hearing. It didn't take long for it to become clear that while we base our arguments on fact, history, and law, opposition is based entirely on fear, speculation, and misconceptions.
West Virginia - We expect early movement in the Mountaineer State now that we've received indications that House leadership wants to make COS a priority for 2022.
Nebraska - At the end of the 2021 session, our champion legislators pulled off a rare procedural move to suspend the Senate Rules and place our Resolution on General File, thus ensuring that it will be ready for a floor vote when the Senate convenes in January, 2022. With session scheduled from January 5-March 5, Nebraska's unicameral legislature should be another early mover! As you can see, we’re on the cusp of passage in many states, but we can’t do it without the support of patriots like you.
Article V ping!
If there was a possible amendment with enough support to be ratified by 38 states, wouldn’t it likely be proposed by Congress first?
Congress will never diminish its powers.
That’s why George Mason, at the end of the federal convention, reintroduced the state-derived applications method.
<>think it’s far more likely that well-organized and well-funded leftists would use the opportunity to simply destroy the Bill of Rights.<>
Do your equate delegates to a Convention of States with members of Congress? If so, that is an error. The states will send delegates with commissions that frame their authority.
Nice idea...but why would the Democrats follow an amended Constitution when they won’t follow our present one?
Do your equate delegates to a Convention of States with members of Congress? If so, that is an error. The states will send delegates with commissions that frame their authority.
That should not inspire confidence after the role that GOP controlled states played in the stolen election of 2020.
All good things are possible with repeal of the 17th and impossible without.
Yes, and congressional districts should be downsized.
Fine. Just keep voting. But doing so reminds me of the common definition of insanity.
Better late, than never, right?
Absolutely! With Marxists in charge of government and Republicans assisting, this would be a mammoth disaster!
Then I don't think you understand how a convention of states works. Any amendments proposed by the convention would still need to be ratified by 3/4 of the states. Unless you think there are 38 state legislatures that are prepared to repeal the Bill of Rights, I think your concerns are misplaced.
I think the greater concern is that we would have a difficult time getting ANY proposed amendments ratified. But I don't think that is an excuse to not try.
Congress has already proposed “Article the First,” so there is nothing for Congress or an Article V convention to do there. You just need another 27 states to ratify it.
Not necessarily. Congress has different priorities than the states. Congress tends to pass things that enhance the power of the federal government, while states tend to prefer things that restrain the power of the federal government.
BINGO!
And when that happens, the shooting war starts.
Yes. Considering the growth of authoritarian power and oppression these past ten months, it is silly to think Congress will limit itself or the high criminals that occupy the highest federal offices.
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