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LeopoldBloom · M
A constitutional convention is a terrible idea as it would involve one side barely winning while imposing its ideology on the other barely losing side. It doesn’t even matter which side “wins,” we’d have violence that would make the Syrian civil war look like an argument between kindergartners.
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Roundandroundwego · 61-69
@LeopoldBloom yup. Americans seem far too violent to risk democracy. They'll really amp up the killing if they begin to function, right?
beckyromero · 36-40, F
@Roundandroundwego
The Constitution is far too vague about how a Constitutional Convention would work. Which is probably why we haven't had one since the Constitution was written.
The Constitution is far too vague about how a Constitutional Convention would work. Which is probably why we haven't had one since the Constitution was written.
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
@beckyromero a document prevents you from functioning! Wow. Unbelievable.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
The next positive thing Newsome accomplishes will be the first. He’s capable of hot air only. The SCOTUS would of course interpret how a CC works and what one could or could not do. Perhaps now WOULD be a good time for one what with the composition of all three branches of government.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
The SCOTUS is the only interpreter of the US Constitution
@beckyromero
In Cooper v. Aaron, the Court read Marbury v. Madison as declar[ing] the basic principle that the federal judiciary is supreme in the exposition of the law of the Constitution, and [this] principle has ever since been respected by this Court and the Country as a permanent and indispensable feature of our constitutional system.
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beckyromero · 36-40, F
@jackjjackson
Except in this case, there is no law to interpret. Only a concept.
Who would be the delegates to a Constitution?
What would be their qualifications?
Who shall appoint them?
What shall be their numbers?
Does each state get an equal number?
How many votes would be needed to approve Amendments?
Does Congress need to approve those Amendments and send them to the States for ratification?
If not, do Amendments go in effect immediately if approved by the Convention?
What if SCOTUS is enlarged or stripped of its powers by an Amendment?
Except in this case, there is no law to interpret. Only a concept.
Who would be the delegates to a Constitution?
What would be their qualifications?
Who shall appoint them?
What shall be their numbers?
Does each state get an equal number?
How many votes would be needed to approve Amendments?
Does Congress need to approve those Amendments and send them to the States for ratification?
If not, do Amendments go in effect immediately if approved by the Convention?
What if SCOTUS is enlarged or stripped of its powers by an Amendment?
Article V
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
As usual you’re making trouble where no exists. No way that the two thirds threshold will be reached on ANYTHING during your lifetime. However if you ever get married your husband’s vote should count at least 51%. @beckyromero
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
What about that constitutional convention? It's supposed to be what Americans have when their government doesn't work for the people....
Am I directed away from that issue and towards party politics that's utterly meaningless?
Am I directed away from that issue and towards party politics that's utterly meaningless?
exchrist · 31-35
Id support the ban on military firearms. Bow and arrow are silent.