Ah, Tennessee, the state of low taxes and lovely women, imo. GA and NC could learn a lot from TN politically. Have relatives and in-law ancestor (see Ellen Renshaw House) in TN.

It sure is a Constitutional Convention. Have you read Article V of the United States Constitution?

The problem that I see is the biblical world view at the time of the original Constitution is no longer present in the U.S. That in of it self will produce something that is different. People do not understand that concept. Nor do they understand what's in the book "The Law" by Frederic Bastiat concerning law, plunder, and justice. If they did, they would not be using this method at time - its too dangerous. The States still power to make the federal govt cave, but they will not use it, stop taking the money and stop doing the federal govt.'s biding. Will your take its responsible? Now or after an Article 5 convention? There is no indication they will.

I have recently joined your club on that. They are all deranged rats.

IMHO, a waste oft time and resources, too risky and with little ROI. Uphold and enforce the Constitution. Every Executive Order, the day it is signed, should be challenged in Court as to its "pursuance" to the Constitution. Simple.

A convention is meant to reign in the fed gov when there is abuse of power. I believe it is a constitutional provision. This only means that the 50 states, not each individual state, can work to restrict the scope of the fed gov. I could be wrong, but I do not think it has much to do with population.

This not the same as a Constitutional Covention

I must say I don't trust the politicians to actually promote states rights at such a convention. I fear it will evolve into a convention to repeal the bill of rights and expand federal power in a new constitution.

Go Georgia! And this won't be the only state to call for a Constitutional Amendment Convention. Nine other states have bills working their way through their legislatures, and at least 10 others are drafting bills.

Legislators from nearly 40 states met at Mount Vernon late last year to formulate rules for conducting the convention. It will be explicitly limited to curtailing the power of the federal government. The Bill of Rights won't be on the agenda, only amendments limiting the power of the legislative, executive and judicial branches will be considered. Indiana's bill includes penalties for convention delegates who stray from the stated agenda. I'm confident that a balanced budget amendment will be at the top of the list as most states have to live under such a constraint.

If this effort doesn't fizzle, it could be the biggest political event of the 21st century. There are some really good people n many state legislatures who, I believe, will lead the effort. Although he's now in the US Congress, Tom McClintock served in the California legislature for many years. I know him and I know that he has the brilliance, wisdom and integrity to fill the shoes of any of America's Founding Fathers. Men and women of honor will have a chance to do what John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and just a few others did in the late 1700s. You can bet that the likes of Carl Rove and his modern-day Dewey/Rockefeller Republicans will be fighting this effort.

This is the first political event I've seen in a long time that is a source of optimism for the future. If it fails, at least we can say we tried. But, the hell with that. I'll do anything I can to make it happen. I love the America I grew up in and I want my grandchildren and great grandchildren to have the same blessed country.

I agree...I am not interested and quite opposed to a Constitutional Convention. Way to dangerous!

Disagree. The states with the most power are collectivist that suck most at the national nipple. They would control the outcome.

Here's an idea: Legalize the US Constitution. Period.

Your VOTE is the most powerful tool to use at a state level. FInd out WHO your state reps are, and CALL them. You may not talk to them directly, but their aides will pass along STRONG TRENDS in calls and emails. Most importantly, VOTE for those who uphold your personal ideals. Lets hope the convention comes to pass and that they place TERM LIMITS on the CONGRESS and SENATE!

A Convention of States is long overdue. The federal government needs to be put back in its place.

Tennessee, the other T.

You from TX?

A lot of them are, but I don't throw an entire group of people into one box and huck rocks at them. I am skeptical of all politicians, but some turn out to be ok. Our staties have done decent. We have a balanced budget, good roads, decent education, and no income tax.

State pols just wanna be federal pols. They promote states rights and they eventually lose, plus the feds might get pissed and 'arrange' an IRS audit. These are looters.

I don't trust politicians; federal, state, county, local - any of them. I have more faith in used car salesmen and preachers.

You don’t trust state politicians to promote state rights? Huh?