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Past midterms, some zero in on amending Constitution
Source: (AP) < https://www.apnews.com/e84cdca5b568402398eabfcd2b6ada07
NEW YORK (AP) — Whatever success Republicans have amassed in taking control of all three branches of U.S. government, and whatever fate awaits them as midterm elections near, some on the right are working to cement change by amending the Constitution. And to the mounting alarm of others on all parts of the spectrum, they want to bypass the usual process.
They’re pushing for an unprecedented Constitutional convention of the states. While opponents are afraid of what such a convention would do, supporters say it is the only way to deal with the federal government’s overreach and ineptitude.
“They literally see this as the survival of the nation,” said Karla Jones, director of the federalism task force at the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council, which represents state lawmakers and offers guidance and model legislation for states to call a convention under the Constitution’s Article V.
Among the most frequently cited changes being sought: amendments enforcing a balanced federal budget, establishing term limits for members of Congress, and repealing the 17th Amendment, which put the power of electing the Senate in the hands of the public instead of state legislatures.
— After the election - Afterwards - I am expecting there to be some REAL changes - substantial and permanent changes. The pendulum of history constantly swings. We only have - at best - 6 more years of President Trump. Most people cannot see the pendulum of history is not swinging from left to right, from globalism to Americanism, but is actually swinging away from a new Dark age to a new enlightenment and renaissance.
We need a states' constitutional convention: Term limits, a balanced budget amendment, campaign finance amendment. abolishment of our current federal reserve system - all the common sense stuff the people want - but the global elites do not allow to happen.
I am expecting people to finally be held accountable. I am expecting the same level of justice applied to the global power elite as would be applied to me. (e.g. if 'I' committed treason 'I' would expect to face a firing squad)
I'm still trying to remain hopeful in the face of despair >>3704580