Article V Convention
This topic discusses the issues of an Article V Convention.
My Response To Robert Thorpe
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: February 6, 2012
This article is in response to an article written by Robert Thorpe in Nolan Chart
What about Bill, ALEC, and Natelson? More Wag and Less Bark, Please
by Robert J. Thorpe (centrist)
Published: February 2, 2012
Bill Walker owes Robert G. Natelson and the thousands of ALEC members an apology
The ALEC AVC Report, The CATO Proposal; Examining the Errors
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: February 1, 2012
This article discusses errors in the recently released ALEC Article V Convention Report, the CATO Report and other related matters
The Article V Convention: Discussing the Reality versus the Fantasy
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: January 11, 2012
The article briefly discusses the author's recent speeches at Harvard Law School and Cooley Law School
The Conconcon; Wrong Name, Right Time
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: August 16, 2011
This article discusses the upcoming "conconcon" to be held at Harvard Law School in September and the author's thoughts regarding it
An Announcement
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: July 19, 2011
This article concerns the filing of a formal criminal complaint against members of Congress for failure to call an Article V Convention
The Corporation & Personhood
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: July 5, 2011
As the government grants more freedoms to corporate entities, it begs the question as to whether an Amendment to the Constitution is needed to define personhood in this country.
Answers to Mrs. Schlafly's Twenty Questions About A Constitutional Convention
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: April 25, 2011
This article provides the answers to questions posted by Eagle Forum regarding the operational aspects of an Article V Convention
The Ten Point Mythology Of A Runaway Convention; Separating Fact From Fiction
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: March 2, 2011
This Article discusses the recently released "10 Facts to Rebut the Mythology of a Runaway Convention" and "10 points To Rebut the ten-point mythology of the Goldwater Institute" and shows flaws in both presentations
Is Senator Paul Sincere?
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: January 23, 2011
We'll Find Out Soon
Rand Paul wants Balanced Budget Article V Convention
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: January 21, 2011
This alternative method of amending the United States Constitution has never been used.
Missing from Pledge to America
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: September 28, 2010
There is a glaring omission from the new Republican Pledge to America. Serious citizens should pay careful attention to it and decide whether voting in the coming midterm elections is justified.
The Law And The Article V Convention
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: September 26, 2010
This articles discusses the law and the Article V Convention and whether or not states have the right to preset the agenda of a convention
My Article V Speech At Cooley Law School
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: September 19, 2010
The following is a copy of a speech I presented at Cooley Law School regarding an Article V Convention
The Misconstrued Article V Application; Making Life A Lot Simpler Regarding Article V
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: August 21, 2010
This article discusses the common misunderstanding (deliberate and otherwise) made by people when they read Article V and corrects some of these misunderstandings
Rachel Maddow Misses Journalistic Opportunity
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: August 10, 2010
Unlike her usual style and scholarship, Rachel Maddow used her show to ridicule those talking loudly about the need for some constitutional amendments. But she missed a big opportunity to inform the public about the unused Article V convention option.
The Fear Of An Article V Convention: What Should JBS Be Saying?
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: June 20, 2010
This article discusses the John Birch Society and its current position opposing Article V and suggests what that group should be saying about a convention
Convention USA: Confronting Unconstitutional Inaction by Congress
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: May 28, 2010
An important new effort provides Americans with the ability to test drive an Article V convention. Convention USA will allow citizens to discuss possible constitutional amendments. The aim is to create more pressure on Congress to call a real Article V convention.
Misquoting James Madison's Article V convention Position
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: April 21, 2010
Yet Another Lie By Phyllis Schlafly
An Article V Convention; What Else I Wanted To Tell Mike Church
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: April 7, 2010
This article describes the recent radio interview of the author of the Mike Church program and describes some issues time constraints did not allow to be discussed
Thank You Mr. LeMunyon
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: April 4, 2010
The recent article in the Wall Street Journal made an excellent case for using the Article V convention option in the Constitution. Why is this opposed?
Fixing A Bad Supreme Court Decision
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: January 26, 2010
What must be done when the Supreme Court makes an awful ruling like the recent one permitting more corporate money in politics: recognize that our corrupt Congress will never propose a constitutional amendment to fix the problem nor pass legislation to do the job. Article V offers the solution.
An Article V Convention: Exposing The Really Bad Alternative Ideas
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: January 16, 2010
This article discusses the really bad alternative ideas to an Article V Convention
American Disappointment
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: January 1, 2010
The American Dream has been replaced by the American Disappointment as evidenced by a decade of zeros and nothings just ended. Will Americans find their national roots in revolution?
Let's Leave the Constitution "As Is"; Exposing the Fallacious Argument
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: December 22, 2009
The article discusses the fallacious argument by those who such we don't need an Article V Convention because the Constitution is fine "as is"
The Why Of An Article V Convention
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: November 29, 2009
This article discusses why we must have an Article V Convention and reminds us that we are sovereign, not the government
Article V Convention: No Reason to Fear Liberals
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: November 20, 2009
I have regularly encountered the fear that liberals would control the convention and produce awful results. Let me carefully make the case why this fear is completely unjustified and why patriotic Americans that are not constitutional hypocrites should support the nonpartisan effort of Friends of the Article V Convention.
Constitutional Hypocrisy
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: October 13, 2009
Amazingly, so many Americans express love and respect for the US Constitution, yet so few understand how and why Congress has gotten away with disobeying a piece of it.
An Article V Convention Call: Tennis Anyone?
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: August 19, 2009
This article discusses how members of Congress avoid an Article V Convention call and why they do it
Proposing The Constitution And Article V; What If They Had No Choice
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: May 22, 2009
This article discusses the myth that the 1787 Constitutional Convention was a "runaway" convention and whether or not based on this myth a modern day Article V Convention should be feared
A Federalism Amendment; Some Corrections To The Record
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: April 23, 2009
This article deals with corrections to the record in the April 23, 2009 Article "The Case for a Federalism Amendment" by Randy E. Barnett
Pledge to your own Independence, not to our erroneous Constitution
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: April 22, 2009
I love the U.S. Constitution, but the fact is, it contains errors that have permitted the power grabs we have witnessed by politicians in D.C. since the Civil War 148 years ago. It's time for individuals pledge to lead independent healthy lives, and stop expecting others to pay their own way.
Walter Williams, Tea Parties and an Article V Convention
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: April 20, 2009
This article discusses two events of April 15, 2009, a Walter Williams column and the Tea Parties and how each relates to an Article V Convention
Bob Schulz and an Article V Convention
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: April 13, 2009
The Continental Congress 2009---A Rose By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet.
The MIAC Report and an Article V Convention
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: March 30, 2009
Despite the massive protests over the recently released MIAC Report, not all of the report missed the mark.
Article V and the Tenth Amendment Movement--- A Prequel To An Article V Convention?
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: March 6, 2009
This article deals with the recent Tenth Amendment resolutions by the states and the part that an Article V Convention plays in all of this
A Question of Accuracy--What Else Can You Tell Me About The Burger Letter?
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: February 20, 2009
This article deals with the so-called 1988 Burger Letter on which most of the opposition to an Article V Convention is based. As shown in this article, the full public record shows a completely different picture of Warren E. Burger's position on a convention than the so-called 1988 letter would indicate.
A Question of Accuracy--Shall the John Birch Society Decide The Constitution? (Part 2)
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: January 24, 2009
This Article further discusses John Birch Society opposition to an Article V Convention and secrets JBS is keeping from its own members.
Silk Revolution Salvo 2: "Neo" Patrick Henry speaks to his Representatives (updated 26 March 2009)
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: January 23, 2009
Regarding today's so-called "Housing Crisis". Nickalis N. Tower sends off an illuminati-encoded message to his Representatives in Congress.
A Question of Accuracy--Shall the John Birch Society Decide The Constitution?
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: January 20, 2009
This article discusses questionable references used by the John Birch Society in its opposition to an Article V Convention
The Proper End to the U.S. Civil War could begin 2009
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: December 17, 2008
The 148 year Jeffersonian free market versus the Hamiltonian mercantilist war could be ended in 2009, for the good of Liberty, without a single bullet fired.
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