Here’s an idea. What about a “federalist convention”, kind of like the constitutional conventions of the 1780s, not with the idea of re-writing the constituton, but with the idea of how to get back to the original meaning and intent of the constitution, how to get back on track as it was at the turn of the century.
Governors and attorney’s general from conservative states as main leaders. Maybe conservative states could each have a statewide referendum on taking part in such a convention. Possibly start with the states that have filed lawsuits with the SC on Obamacare. Maybe the first one is fairly private, behind the scenes to discuss strategy.
The point being that they come up with a plan of action on how states can stand up to federal government, possible test cases for the Supreme court, how states would handle existing promises/responsibilities, how the determination is made of what support to give to federal government for revenue for true costs for supporting enumerated powers etc...
Right now we have mainly talk show hosts, some Tea Party organizers and a few brave conservative congressmen and women speaking out, but it’s time for state governors and attorney generals to quietly make a plan of action and then get out in front on this?
Will be back later.
Brilliant idea! There needs to be an organization of states. This could force a return to federalism and might make secession unnecessary. Also, the convention could evolve into a separate government body.