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To: Jacquerie

Sadly at this time this will lead to a severe turn away from freedom and the constitutional principle that made this country great. Today we have a society that is so dumbed down, and so clueless that they will do far more harm than good. In this world today society embraces all things that go against the very foundation of this country and a free and functioning country. In short the Liberals and the socialists will have a field day with it.

If conservatives and true American patriots are unable to do anything about what is going on in government today. If they can’t even do anything about massive violations of the law by the branches of Government. Then they sure won’t be showing up in any controlling way at a constitutional convention. What you will end up with will not even resemble the constitution that founded this nation.


32 posted on 06/12/2014 5:43:59 PM PDT by Revel
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To: Jacquerie
For those who say:
"... this is dangerous ..."
"... this is a terrible idea ..."
"... liberal States might send extremists as delegates ..."
"... other important things might be changed ..."
"... they will attack the Bill of Rights ..."
"... the right to free speech or right to bear arms could be taken away ..."
"... they might try to re-write the entire Constitution ..."
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An Article V Convention of States has no authority to re-write or even to amend the Constitution.
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An Article V Convention of States is simply a formal gathering of delegates from
at least 34 states (two-thirds), to discuss, debate, and "propose amendments" to the Constitution.
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The State resolutions currently circulating call for an Article V Convention of States using the same language.
"...for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution which:
- Impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government;
- Limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government; and
- Limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress."
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When/if the two-thirds threshold is met, each State would send delegates to gather in the convention.
The delegates would be selected by the various State legislatures.
The delegates would discuss, debate, and "propose amendments" to the Constitution.
The convention would operate on a one State = one vote system; with each State carrying the same weight.
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Any proposal not within the stated purpose of the Convention of States
(fiscal restraints; limits on power and jurisdiction; limits on terms of office)
would be unauthorized, rejected, and not approved by the Convention of States.
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Any proposal that emerged as a "proposed amendment" by the Convention of States
would require ratification by 38 states (three-fourths), the same as with any other proposed amendment.
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An Article V Convention of States has no authority to re-write or even to amend the Constitution.
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Read more at: http://www.conventionofstates.com
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36 posted on 06/12/2014 5:47:03 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (We have met the enemy and he is us.)
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To: Revel
Obama and Scotus write laws. Instead of defending our nation, the President of the United States leads the invasion of our southern border. The IRS, FBI, . . . et al are extensions of the democratic party and openly work to destroy their political enemies.

Our backs are against the wall. There is NOTHING to lose, and possibly everything to gain.

39 posted on 06/12/2014 5:51:06 PM PDT by Jacquerie (To restore the 10th Amendment, repeal the 17th. Article V.)
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To: Revel
Does anyone know what Mark Levin's opinion is, he being a Constitutional scholar/lawyer, where this Delegation is concerned, and what they're proposing to do? Does anyone know of Senator Ted Cruz’ opinion is of this delegation, he also being a Constitutional scholar/lawyer by education?
70 posted on 06/13/2014 12:26:25 AM PDT by itssme
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