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Just a reminder that a US constitutional convention is a trap.

Some well-meaning people say, "Think how much better we could make it!"

Please also consider how much worse it could be.

Whoever is in that room will decide what is on the new one. Nothing about our current structure is guaranteed to remain.

For anything wrong with the current constitution and amendments, please instead propose new, precisely targeted amendments to improve on what we have.

#USpol #ConstitutionalConvention

Just a reminder that a US constitutional convention is a trap.

Some well-meaning people say, "Think how much better we could make it!"

Please also consider how much worse it could be.

Whoever is in that room will decide what is on the new one. Nothing about our current structure is guaranteed to remain.

For anything wrong with the current constitution and amendments, please instead propose new, precisely targeted amendments to improve on what we have.

#USpol #ConstitutionalConvention

We're building something unprecedented: a citizen-driven process to modernize our Constitution. The National Advisory Panel needs volunteers from every background and political perspective. This isn't about left vs right. It's about giving Americans a real voice in our democracy's future. Join us at the1776.org and help shape history. #ConstitutionalConvention #CivicEngagement #Democracy

If one good thing can come out of the horrors of the Trump Regime it is America realizing it was not just MAGA causing whatever this is but the whole American political system enabling it and the American people demanding a grass roots peoples constitutional convention to create a new system and constitution from first principles leaning from the rest of the world what is good and what is bad.

#ConstitutionalConvention

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#Politics #Con-Con #ConstitutionalConvention #election2026. #GretchenWhitmer #MichiganConstitutionalConvention #MichiganElections2026 #MichiganGubernatorialElection2026 #U.S.SenateElectionMichigan2026
https://www.europesays.com/2674667/

@codinghorror
you nail it, its foolishly easy to game the needy as there is no right to food in the constitution because apparently after the natives bailed out the hungry mayflower bunch etal the founders' forgot all about how important it is not to starve. doc desperately needs a re-write so make the wakeup call for six am please, thanks.
#constitutionalconvention #expandscotus

#NoKings Benjamin Franklin, 2 June 1787, John Madison’s notes of the Constitutional Convention #quotes #ConstitutionalConvention
https://fediscience.org/@chasewnelson/115389139208888983

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✧ George Washington ✧

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Born in Virginia, he opposed the perceived oppression of the American colonists by the British Crown and was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After...

#UnitedStates #AmericanRevolutionaryWar #ContinentalArmy #DelawareRiver #ConstitutionalConvention #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

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✧ George Washington ✧

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Born in Virginia, he opposed the perceived oppression of the American colonists by the British Crown and was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After...

#UnitedStates #AmericanRevolutionaryWar #ContinentalArmy #DelawareRiver #ConstitutionalConvention #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔'𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘

✧ George Washington ✧

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Born in Virginia, he opposed the perceived oppression of the American colonists by the British Crown and was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After...

#UnitedStates #AmericanRevolutionaryWar #ContinentalArmy #DelawareRiver #ConstitutionalConvention #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔'𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘

✧ George Washington ✧

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Born in Virginia, he opposed the perceived oppression of the American colonists by the British Crown and was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After...

#UnitedStates #AmericanRevolutionaryWar #ContinentalArmy #DelawareRiver #ConstitutionalConvention #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

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✧ George Washington ✧

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Born in Virginia, he opposed the perceived oppression of the American colonists by the British Crown and was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After...

#UnitedStates #AmericanRevolutionaryWar #ContinentalArmy #DelawareRiver #ConstitutionalConvention #Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

Yuck.

I create a corrupt-Trump action classification called #MonkeyWrenchTheSystem and then ideas of how to do it bigly start gathering;

#MartialLaw
#ConstitutionalConvention
#ExpandSCOTUS

Others?

Thing is - the #Project2025 folk will have been gathering all these together for years I think. If so they've got a book full of them. And with action pathways attached.

#USPol

Constitutional Modernization

Problems: Outdated structures not suited to modern society and technology.

Reform Focus: Consider a #constitutionalconvention or amendments to address structural inequities and modernise the framework (e.g., clear right to vote, privacy, healthcare). 12)

#ConstitutionDay - Sept 17, 2024 | U.S. #Constitution

On Sept 17, 1787, the delegates to the #ConstitutionalConvention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. We encourage all Americans to observe this important day in our history by attending local events in your area. Celebrate Constitution Day through activities, learning, parades and demonstrations of our Love for the #USA & the Blessings of #Freedom Our #FoundingFathers secured for us.

https://constitutionday.com/

#GOP plan to change the #constitution via a #ConstitutionalConvention

https://www.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/constituion/

#NationalBlackJusticeCoalition #Condemns #Fraternity’s #Ban on #Trans #Members.

According to a #story first reported by #GLAAD, at a recent #constitutionalconvention members of #AlphaPhiAlpha voted to restrict #fraternity #membership to #people who are “#naturallybornmale.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #HigherEducation #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia

https://www.them.us/story/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-transgender-member-ban

#NationalBlackJusticeCoalition #Condemns #Fraternity’s #Ban on #Trans #Members.

According to a #story first reported by #GLAAD, at a recent #constitutionalconvention members of #AlphaPhiAlpha voted to restrict #fraternity #membership to #people who are “#naturallybornmale.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #HigherEducation #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia

https://www.them.us/story/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-transgender-member-ban

#NationalBlackJusticeCoalition #Condemns #Fraternity’s #Ban on #Trans #Members.

According to a #story first reported by #GLAAD, at a recent #constitutionalconvention members of #AlphaPhiAlpha voted to restrict #fraternity #membership to #people who are “#naturallybornmale.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #HigherEducation #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia

https://www.them.us/story/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-transgender-member-ban

#NationalBlackJusticeCoalition #Condemns #Fraternity’s #Ban on #Trans #Members.

According to a #story first reported by #GLAAD, at a recent #constitutionalconvention members of #AlphaPhiAlpha voted to restrict #fraternity #membership to #people who are “#naturallybornmale.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #HigherEducation #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia

https://www.them.us/story/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-transgender-member-ban

#NationalBlackJusticeCoalition #Condemns #Fraternity’s #Ban on #Trans #Members.

According to a #story first reported by #GLAAD, at a recent #constitutionalconvention members of #AlphaPhiAlpha voted to restrict #fraternity #membership to #people who are “#naturallybornmale.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #HigherEducation #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia

https://www.them.us/story/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-transgender-member-ban

@indivisibleteam These are all problems in the Constitution itself. That document is fucked beyond repair, IMHO; it's time for a new #constitutionalConvention.

@tuban_muzuru
Sign me up for the #ConstitutionalConvention you’re organizing!

@markmetz A #ConstitutionalConvention is the wet dream of every single #ammosexual I’ve had the displeasure of meeting in #Tennessee.

#Resist and #VoteBlue in the #2024election to #SaveAmerica !

But #PrimaryFromTheCenter in #SouthCarolina and in states with #OpenPrimaries on #SuperTuesday , because you #PunchANazi with every vote for #NikkiHaley !

A #ConstitutionalConvention #controlled by the #farright is a #ChristanNationalist #feverdream that threatens to #irreparably #damage our #nation.

#America! Awaken to the #reality that this is no longer #Fascists #secretdesire, but a #looming #nightmare inching towards #reality.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/consitutional-convention

@tess
“Until the 2nd Amendment is repealed” is a long way of saying never.

Or it’s a call for a #ConstitutionalConvention.

Personally, I have my preferences on interpretation.

@Acronymesis @servelan @MJ @TonyStark
FWIW this is a wicked problem of involving #OnePersonOneVote a #ConstitutionalConvention and civic literacy (which is a function of overall literacy): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-inquiry/the-united-states-unamendable-constitution

@Acronymesis @Podophyllum @TonyStark
Before getting into historical #American trivia, the root of this thread is the idea that the citizens of the United States will be able to organize a #ConstitutionalConvention anytime soon.

People cannot name their city council representative, but a new constitutional amendment is feasible?

Sure.

Okay.

@flexghost @quincypeck

My point, too. 😣

IMO to 1787 would be ideal for them. (#ConstitutionalConvention)

They would like to reset the clock to strengthen the poisonous vein in the US constitution and its institutions.

#GOPHandmaidsTale

Likely to get lost in the indictment news today, but I just wanted to share this fascinating long read from @lessig about the perils and potential of a Constitutional Convention: "Making an Article V Convention Safe for Democracy" https://medium.lessig.org/making-an-article-v-convention-safe-for-democracy-e946f2b77dc6 #ArticleV #ConstitutionalConvention #Democracy #Lessig

Likely to get lost in the indictment news today, but I just wanted to share this fascinating long read from @lessig about the perils and potential of a Constitutional Convention: "Making an Article V Convention Safe for Democracy" https://medium.lessig.org/making-an-article-v-convention-safe-for-democracy-e946f2b77dc6 #ArticleV #ConstitutionalConvention #Democracy #Lessig

Likely to get lost in the indictment news today, but I just wanted to share this fascinating long read from @lessig about the perils and potential of a Constitutional Convention: "Making an Article V Convention Safe for Democracy" https://medium.lessig.org/making-an-article-v-convention-safe-for-democracy-e946f2b77dc6 #ArticleV #ConstitutionalConvention #Democracy #Lessig

Likely to get lost in the indictment news today, but I just wanted to share this fascinating long read from @lessig about the perils and potential of a Constitutional Convention: "Making an Article V Convention Safe for Democracy" https://medium.lessig.org/making-an-article-v-convention-safe-for-democracy-e946f2b77dc6 #ArticleV #ConstitutionalConvention #Democracy #Lessig

Likely to get lost in the indictment news today, but I just wanted to share this fascinating long read from @lessig about the perils and potential of a Constitutional Convention: "Making an Article V Convention Safe for Democracy" https://medium.lessig.org/making-an-article-v-convention-safe-for-democracy-e946f2b77dc6 #ArticleV #ConstitutionalConvention #Democracy #Lessig

@tcook @peterbutler and finally, repealing the 2nd? we might as well scrap the whole constitution and start from scratch, if that is your idea of a solution.

the 2nd is integral to the entire philosophy behind our current constitution.

without it, everything else will need to be adjusted to embrace UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the new “Declaration of Independence” for a new constitution

#ConstititutionalCrisis #ConstitutionalConvention

@rticks All the #UltraMAGA cult members that I know ALSO want a #ConstitutionalConvention. That should tell you something. 👉 https://www.businessinsider.com/constitutional-convention-conservatives-republicans-constitution-supreme-court-2022-7?amp

Fortunately, we do NOT need one to flush ALL the extremist 💩 from Congress AND state legislatures! We only need to learn how to #PrimaryFromTheCenter !

Do the #MATH (Make America Think Harder) to #SaveAmerica !

Today in #Connecticut History, February 16: A Founding Father Becomes a First Mayor

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https://todayincthistory.com/2023/02/16/february-16-a-founding-father-becomes-a-mayor-2/

#18thcentury #articlesofconfederation #connecticutcompromise #connecticutgeneralassembly #connecticuthistory #connecticutpoliticians #constitutionalconvention #continentalassociation #declarationofindependence #february #firstcontinentalcongress #newhaven

Today in #Connecticut History, February 16: A Founding Father Becomes a First Mayor

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TODAYINCTHISTORY.com

https://todayincthistory.com/2023/02/16/february-16-a-founding-father-becomes-a-mayor-2/

#18thcentury #articlesofconfederation #connecticutcompromise #connecticutgeneralassembly #connecticuthistory #connecticutpoliticians #constitutionalconvention #continentalassociation #declarationofindependence #february #firstcontinentalcongress #newhaven

Every time I think we need a Constitutional Convention I remember what miserable compromises were produced by the original one because people of somewhat better moral character caved in to the slave power. Any attempt to significantly reframe the US Constitution in the current political era would lead to the breakup of the USA. #USPoli #ConLaw #ConstitutionalConvention #USLaw #USHistory #Polidons #Histodons

Productive day with the students breaking down different types of compromises, the power dynamics that play into outcomes, and the often unforeseen consequences of those outcomes. The subject? The #ConstitutionalConvention.

#education #civics #histodon #USHistory

Anyone familiar with horseshoe theory should be terrified by the prospect of a #ConstitutionalConvention. As with anything political, the ideologues would be the most keen to take it on. No thanks! #uspol

https://www.newsweek.com/convention-states-could-benefit-both-liberals-conservatives-opinion-1754625

For those who would like some additional information on topics of discussion had on the recent Sir Gene Speaks episode 0077.

@Genen @bstirling
#sirgenespeaks #constitution #constitutionalconvention

https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-amendments/the-constitutional-convention/