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Mark2 -23 points ago +9 / -32

No, we need a convention, not a war.

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Porkbut 27 points ago +28 / -1

They’re playing for keeps now, do you really think they will just give up the control they seek?

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Mark2 6 points ago +7 / -1

Article 5 gives STATES the authority. 38 states can pass any amendment. WE CAN BYPASS CONGRESS completely!

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Mark2 2 points ago +3 / -1

Shifting power from fed is in every state's interest. It's 20v20 because power has been centralized so heavily in Congress. Time to bring it back.

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CertainlyNotEdward 8 points ago +9 / -1

Yeah, probably. But I think we both know what they think about that piece of paper.

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Mark2 2 points ago +2 / -0

If you want to bypass any attempt at a meaningful and peaceful resolution then fine. A convention is a real possibility and a solution.