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Time For A Constitutional Convention

By: J.J. Jackson | 2010-04-04 | Politics
When in the course of human events it becomes clear that a portion of the American public no longer understands the clear and unambiguous words of our Constitution it is necessary to further clarify already simple and plain language that even your average third grader in 1776 could have understood. As such I propose that the time for a Constitutional Convention to aid in the process of dumbing down the Constitution of these United States is at hand and I do propose the following amendments. read more

The Case for an Illinois Constitutional Convention

By: John Bambenek | 2010-04-04 | Politics
This November, the citizens of Illinois have a great opportunity to take bake their government from the corrupt and entrenched politicians who rule with their "pay-to-play" politics. A convention, however, should not touch on solitary reforms but to reform the entire constitution to create a foundation and framework for good governance in Illinois. Illinois deserves better. read more

Secession and Desertion - One Spawns the Other

By: Russell Longcore | 2010-04-01 | News and society
There may be a dynamic built into this scenario that will benefit the secessionists and hasten the collapse of the Federal Government in Mordor...or more commonly referred to as Washington, DC. read more

US Constitution

By: Kristy Snow | 2010-03-30 | Politics
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is a carefully thought out document. Inspired men, who were raised up for this very purpose, were able to come together at The Constitutional Convention and write the document. read more

Constitutional Rubbish

By: Joel Hirschhorn | 2010-04-02 | News and society
Americans need a civics lesson. And so do politicians. Of all the wrong and delusional thinking about the US Constitution the one that is most thoroughly incorrect and routinely used for political propaganda purposes is that there are three coequal branches of the federal government. read more

Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity

By: Joel Hirschhorn | 2010-04-03 | Politics
Senator Russ Feingold has a fine idea for a constitutional amendment: every senator must actually be elected rather than appointed to that position. But he should shift attention to getting Congress to obey the Constitution and call the first Article V convention. read more

Illegal Immigration Spurs Constitutional Amendment

By: Joel Hirschhorn | 2010-04-04 | Politics
Among the millions of Americans frustrated with the refusal by the federal government to forcefully control illegal immigration is South Carolina Senator Glenn McConnell. As President Pro Tempore of the Senate McConnell has explained why he is calling for the nations first use of the US Constitutions Article V provision for a convention of state delegates to propose constitutional amendments. read more

Convention Planning Services

By: Conference Group Incentive Meeting | 2011-04-06 | Construction
A convention is a gathering of persons who meet to discuss a common goal. Conventions can be of many types based on the interest of the persons hosting it. There are industry specific conventions like... read more

Change the Constitution - Necessary and Dumb

By: Caryl Rosenthal | 2010-04-04 | Politics
Amending the Constitution, while seldom done since its inception, is sometimes as necessary as repealing amendments that have been passed and just aren't working out. read more

Health Law Is Health Law Is Constitutional

By: Haz Duell | 2010-11-29 | Insurance
The article looks at the recent decision in Michigan holding the healthcare reform constitutional. read more

The New Catch Phrase: Constitutional Fetish

By: Daniel James Wood | 2011-01-06 | Politics
During the lead up to the passage of Obama Care, when constituents demanded of their representatives to know the Constitutional authority of Congress to ram it down our throats, some said that they didn't care about that document. They said it was too imperative to get the bill - which they hadn't even read - passed. Big mistake. People embraced the Constitution even more tightly. read more

Does the UK Have a Constitution?

By: Jeanie Smith | 2010-09-26 | Law
The UK is one of the few developed countries in the world without a written constitution. Despite this, its economy is prospering as it strengthens its position as one of the richest nations in the world. On top of that, it is pivotally located within the European federal framework in spite of its read more

The Constitution Vs The Declaration of Independence

By: Craig Hanks | 2010-04-03 | Politics
This article discusses the conflict between our Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. These documents are mutually exclusive of each other as being the ultimate authority for the formation of government. read more

Vermont's Got Secession Obsession, But there Is a Cure

By: James Hyde | 2010-04-04 | Politics
In Vermont, at both the local and state levels, secession is the rage. The state's "Gold Towns" want to secede to escape income-redistribution taxation to fund eduction. The taxes are forcing some to give up land their families have owned for centuries. At the state level, 13% of the population wants to secede from the Union, because, they sniff, "The United States has lost its moral compass." New England Times has the cure for "secession obsession." read more

Is Congressman Ron Paul Really A Champion For The Constitution?

By: Joel Hirschhorn | 2010-04-04 | Politics
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has attracted surprising support. He calls himself a "champion for the Constitution." Just one problem - he has not taken a position on Congress obeying Article V of the Constitution and giving Americans the nation's first Article V convention to propose constitutional amendments. read more