In light of a number of unconstitutional actions by various federal agencies (the BLM at a Nevada Ranch comes to mind) the call for an Article V. Convention has been a hot topic. Despite the recent news that Michigan was the 34th State to recently call for a convention, in reality, there have been over 750 applications by 49 States.
My Myth #5 of the 25 Myths of the United States Constitution (in the book it's Myth #22) addresses this issue. Follow the link below for the explanation of the myth, and a recent comment exchange.
Myth #5: A Con-Con (Article V. Convention) Would Allow The Constitution To Be Re-Written
Anonymous said...
If I read correctly, there has already been a call (many calls) for a ConCon but it hasn't happened because "Congress will not set a time or place." If this is their task per Article V and they refuse to perform the task, can they effectively hold off all attempts to steer the federal government back to the intent of the Constitution, or is there some way around the self serving members of Congress to force the will of the States to be followed?
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Douglas V. Gibbs said...
There is a way around it. My friend, G.R. Mobley calls it a Republic Review, where the States hold a convention independent from all federal participation to "review" federal laws, regulations, and actions to decide if they are constitutional or not. Read about this in his books. www.mobiusstrippress.com
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