Article V Convention: Will It Work?

[FrankRep]

The New American
July 11, 2022


Article V Convention: Will It Work?
Christian Gomez – America has not had a Constitutional Convention since 1787. The result then was a blessing. But holding a new convention today could end up being disastrous for the nation. This article explains why.

Natelson's Article V
by Staff – Robert Natelson is typical of those calling for a modern-day Constitutional Convention, and he has some seriously flawed ideas as to how a convention actually works.

Balanced Budget Amendment
by Charles Scaliger – Some conservatives are proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to rein in out-of-control federal spending, but is this the right answer?

The Folly of Term Limits
by Gary Benoit – Almost everyone recognizes that lame-duck congressmen are less responsive to their constituents. So why would anyone want to create more lame ducks via term limits?

Article VI, Not Article V
by Steve Byas – There is a sure way to rein in a government that has overstepped its constitutional bounds. That solution is Article VI, not Article V.

Congressional Scorecards
by Peter Rykowski –

Nullification: The Founders' Solution to Federal Overreach
by Peter Rykowski – When the federal government ignores its constitutional limitations, states must enforce the Constitution by nullifying those usurpations — and many are already doing that.

Patriotic Americans Working to Prevent a Con-Con
by C. Mitchell Shaw –

The Convention of 1787
by Robert Owens – In 1787, the Articles of Confederation were trashed and replaced. Did the convention delegates exceed their legal authority?

If Not a Convention, What?
by Bill Hahn –

[Pastor Guest]

If they don't go by the Constitution we have why should we think they would follow a new one? The problem is not the Constitution, but those in government who refuse to stay within the boundaries it sets for government.

[Ivan88]

It is possible to fix the system, but not with people filled with delusions and falsehoods.