In the following letter Michael Farris answers common questions from a state representative. The letter came from The Convention of States website. I thought his answers would be helpful to all of us as we discuss Article V and the possibility of implementing new amendments through a state convention with our family and friends. - Alexis The following is from an email exchange between Michael Farris and a state representative. Thanks so much for your kind letter. I am happy to answer your questions. Your first question: 1. “My greatest concern is that so few public officials seem to … [Read more...]
Jan 14, 2014
AZ State Senator Dr. Kelli Ward On The Mark Levin Show -The Liberty Amendments
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Audio from The Mark Levin Show, Video from Western Free Press. Hat Tip Mark Levin & his listeners … [Read more...]
Jan 14, 2014
The Liberty Project in Wyoming
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The Liberty Project in Wyoming Meeting at Wort concerns 17th amendment, limited federal powers By Michael Polhamus Via Jackson Hole Daily - If a group of activists meeting in Jackson have their way, you won’t have to worry about who to elect to the U.S. Senate. Bondurant lawyer Steve Duerr hopes to draw interested people to a meeting Friday at the Wort to discuss what his promotional material calls “Liberty Amendments.” The constitutional changes include repeal of the 17th Amendment, term limits for Supreme Court justices, diminishment of the federal government power and … [Read more...]
Jan 13, 2014
Rep. Manny Steele -Why the U.S. Constitution needs an amendment
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By Manny Steele - Via argusleader - Our Founding Fathers had the wisdom to know that democracies tend to centralize. This is why they gave us a Republic form of government. Our framers understood that Congress could not be relied on to check itself. They understood how previous governments had worked. Because of this, they gave us Article V in our Constitution and the 10th Amendment to insure the individual states could retain their equal power. We, as states, have grossly ignored our responsibility to contain the powers of the federal government. This has happened in many ways, … [Read more...]
Jan 13, 2014
Louisiana Gov. Jindal Ready To Use An Article V convention of States To Balance The Federal Budget
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Louisiana Gov. Jindal Ready To Use An Article V convention of States To Balance The Federal Budget By Lauren McGaughy- Via Nola.com- Jindal, state lawmakers tout need for federal balanced-budget amendment Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has lent his voice to an ever-growing group of conservative policymakers who are calling for a national convention to add a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. During a speech Thursday to the Texas Public Policy Orientation in Austin, Jindal said he would urge the Louisiana Legislature to sign on to the national effort to force a … [Read more...]
Jan 10, 2014
S.D. lawmakers push for U.S. constitutional amendment
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By David Montgomery - Via Argusleader - South Dakota lawmakers this year are expected to battle over the state’s policies on crime, health care and taxes. But one of the fiercest fights could reach well beyond the state’s borders: the U.S. Constitution. A growing number of lawmakers are signing on to a movement to call a new federal constitutional convention, for the goal of bypassing Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment and perhaps other reforms. Although the energy for the convention comes mostly from conservatives, some Democratic leaders have voted for it, and some of the … [Read more...]
Jan 5, 2014
Mark Levin Explains why Nullification is The Wrong Idea
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Evan Mulch, who really should google thesaurus because he repeats the same words and phrases over and over again in his incoherent articles, wrote this atrocious piece last week. Michael Lotfi from the Washington Times also joined in with the nullification kooks. After which, Mark Levin, lawyer, head of Landmark Legal Foundation, author and talk show host, penned the following response on facebook. By Mark Levin Via his facebook page - James Madison and the framers were right! In his 1830 letter, James Madison explains at length his rejection of nullification and his support for Article V. … [Read more...]
Dec 11, 2013
Amending the Constitution- A Viable Solution
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Rob Natelson taught constitutional law and constitutional history, and currently serves as Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence at the Independence Institute. He is a widely-published scholar on the Constitution and on the amendment procedure, and several Supreme Court opinions have relied on his work. He is one of the World's foremost authorities on the article V convention process. Tim Baldwin from Liberty Defense League interviews him in this video from Northwest Liberty News. This video gives a good explanation of why nullification won't work. Please like and comment For … [Read more...]
Dec 9, 2013
The Big Political Story Of 2016 Will Not Be About Who Replaces Obama
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By Ralph Benko Via Forbes- Last Saturday, December 7th, nearly 100 state legislators, many distinguished, representing 32 states, assembled at Mount Vernon. They gathered at the homestead of George Washington, 15 miles from the capital city named for him. The purpose? To discuss how, safely, to revive an overlooked, but invaluable, provision in the United States Constitution to allow a supermajority of states to rein in a power-drunk federal government. According to a press release issued after the Assembly’s adjournment, “They emphasized the importance of any convention being done in … [Read more...]
Dec 9, 2013
State Sen. Kevin Lundberg Speaks In Favor Of An Article V Convention
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Information about an Article V Convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution. State Senator Lundberg discusses the balance of powers between state governments and the federal government and the safety valve built into the Constitution to protect those powers. He joins David Barton and Rick Green on Wallbuilders. Two part audio below. Part 1 Part 2: Did you know... * That in 1850, nine Southern states met in convention in Nashville, Tennessee to coordinate policy responses to what they saw as Northern attacks? * That there were 175 commissioners in … [Read more...]
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