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In reply to the discussion: Vermont first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics [View all]And this...
Several lawmakers raised concerns that the scope of a convention could not be limited and participating states could bring forward amendments for discussion that many would find unpalatable, such as outlawing abortion.
is an old fear which the right wing waves around whenever we try to reestablish a people's government.
However, elite money has bought more than our representatives/government officials.
It's bought fake issues, organizations, movements and the actors to carry out their fake roles.
The corporate revolving door has provided ways for politicians to be paid off after they've served their time in Congress and the White House.
And violence is still very much a part of attaining and holding power.
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Vermont first state to call for constitutional convention to get money out of politics [View all]
cali
May 2014
OP
While I applaud this step to rid us of CU, a constitutional convention scares the jesus out of me...
lastlib
May 2014
#4
Most calls I've seen call for a Limited convention to consider only the amendment
hootinholler
May 2014
#11
I'll have to research it, but I believe the legislature did do something to limit it
cali
May 2014
#12
Next they intend to call a constitutional convention about separating gravity from mass
Fumesucker
May 2014
#21
I love Vermont , everything about it , the people , the landscape , the politics , hardly any crime
oneofthe99
May 2014
#22
GRRR. the weather. cold wet and nasty again. my poor little seedlings still stuck inside.
cali
May 2014
#31
I am 100% for A Constitutional Convention however be careful what you wish for
Exposethefrauds
May 2014
#25
Highly recommend. Fact, it is not about left and right, it is about fair representation which
Jefferson23
May 2014
#27
K&R, how else are we ever going to survive?? Begins here, and build a movement, people. n/t
Jefferson23
May 2014
#35
American liberalism is coming back big time, there's nothing Repugs can do to stop it.
reformist2
May 2014
#37
I hope you're right, but I think it's a mistake to think VT represents much of anything
cali
May 2014
#39
True, but if it happens anywhere, that's a start. And we do need to start somewhere!
reformist2
May 2014
#40
Well, this is a movement we all need to get behind...and in every state. nt
kelliekat44
May 2014
#38