Urgent Action Alert: Stop the push for a constitutional convention News Items you might have missed March 26, 2012
From: Devvy's Email Alerts<[email protected]> Date: March 26, 2012 Subject:Urgent Action Alert: Stop the push for a constitutional convention Links are generally posted at my web site http://devvy.net/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/r/alerts/800750226275/ If you live in Oklahoma or know someone who does, extreme danger is underway. Many have been fooled into thinking a constitutional convention is the magic bullet to solve budget issues. Back in the 1994/95 time period (can't remember which year), there was a major effort to get enough states to pass a con-con. Thanks to thousands of dedicated individuals across this country, it was stopped. But, it's quietly underway and Oklahoma is a must stop right now. This from the Second Amendment Committee: Urgent - Action Alert! Con-Con Close to a Vote in Oklahoma ! SB1903, is a resolution applying for an Article V Amendments Convention for specific purpose; limiting Convention to proposal for amendment to United States Constitution to require state legislative approval for increase in federal debt. Click here for the Oklahoma Legislature, click "Legislation," over on the right, then "Basic Bill Search" and you can search the status and the bill. This resolution was passed in the Senate March 12, sent to the House on the 19th, has already had two readings and is now in the House Judiciary Committee. The Sponsors are Senator Steve Russell (R) and Representative Leslie Osborn (R), both most probably members of ALEC. If it passes out of the committee, they'll do the 3rd reading, and take a vote. It could happen in the blink of an eye! We ALL need to get on this NOW! First thing Monday morning! Many say (or may think), "What's the difference? They're ignoring the Constitution anyway." Proponents of a Con-Con - Internationalist elite, big bankers, corporations, etc. - have been trying to get this done for over 50 years, that's why! They have a new Constitution drafted, waiting in the wings. No states, just 10 regions, with overseers; no gun rights, no free speech. Welcome to the New World Order! Check out the Constitution for the New States of America . You'll see why this is so urgent. Let's focus on calls to: Committee Chair Gus Blackwell, (405) 557-7384 and vice Chair Mark McCullough. (405) 557-7414 MESSAGE: Please table SB1903, calling for an Article V Amendments Convention. Your good intention to "limit the convention to a specific purpose" is powerless. There is no safeguard from a runaway convention, regardless of what you've been told. Article V of the Constitution does not provide any language to limit an "Amendment Convention" or its power. There are no rules or restrictions or instructions in Article V. Ed note: Devvy and I disagree on this topic. There is a strong control over an Article V Constitutional Convention. Before anything they pass becomes effective, it must be ratified by ¾ of the states. That’s as safe as it can get. Rich Martin Ron Natelson, who wrote the ALEC Handbook knows that. He admitted on page 2 of his book "Amending the Constitution by Convention" that: "Of course, abuses of the Article V Amendment processes are possible". The 43-page ALEC Handbook, telling legislators why and how they must apply to Congress for an Amendment Convention, added a disclaimer; it states: "Nothing in this Handbook should be construed as legal advice; seek competent counsel in your own state." U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Berger wrote, in 1983: "...there is no effective way to limit or muzzle the actions of a Constitutional Convention. The Convention could make its own rules and set its own agenda. Congress might try to limit the Convention to one amendment or to one issue, but there is no way to assure that the Convention would obey. After a Convention is convened, it will be too late to stop the Convention if we don't like its agenda. The meeting in 1787 ignored the limit placed by the Confederation Congress, 'for the sole and express purpose.'" Question: How can you expect the government to pay any attention to an amendment when they're trampling the whole Constitution right now? Please don't risk our Constitution. Ed note: I think that is the point. For all practical purposes the Constitution has been trampled to death. It has been made meaningless. Of the Bill of Rights, only the 3rd has remained intact. Rich Martin Call first thing Monday (as soon as you can): Committee Chair, Gus Blackwell (405) 557-7384) and Vice Chair Mark McCullough (405) 557-7414. Those who can or will, please call THEN CALL AGAIN 2 OR 3 TIMES. Securing the blessings of liberty, Securetherepublic.com PLEASE FORWARD THIS ACTION ALERT TO YOUR ENTIRE LIST; TO FRIENDS, FAMILY, OTHER GROUPS. ASK THEM TO MAKE THE CALL. LET'S RING THAT PHONE ALL DAY!!! And please help us by subscribing to these alerts directly. We're doing all the ground work for you. It takes only a few minutes of your time to make the calls. Send an email to [email protected] . Give name, email address and home state. We'll email the alerts directly to you. -- "Always remember and never forget. Competition is the catalyst that allows capitalism to work?" Rich Martin -- To join RichsRants, send email to: [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/richsrants?hl=en
