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WillyT

(72,631 posts)
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 11:03 PM Nov 2013

The Plan...

Something to keep in mind:

Near the turn of the 20th century the states wanted a direct election of senators, and Nebraska was the first state to call for an Article V. Convention in 1893. By 1913 the movement had come within one state of reaching the necessary 2/3 threshold that would force a convention. When it became clear to Congress that the 17th Amendment was going to happen one way or another they decided to preempt a convention by passing it themselves. The threat of a convention is the strongest message we can send and the most effective way to restore our democracy in the United States. This can and must be done in a far shorter time period then it took for the 17th Amendment, then again, they didn't have the power of the internet and other technology we will be using in this battle.


From: http://www.wolf-pac.com/the_plan


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The Plan... (Original Post) WillyT Nov 2013 OP
I'm in. SalviaBlue Nov 2013 #1
I'd like to see it happen. n/t 2naSalit Nov 2013 #2

SalviaBlue

(3,041 posts)
1. I'm in.
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 11:08 PM
Nov 2013

You never disappoint, WillyT. Thats why I always click your posts.

Things CAN be done and we can do it.

Thanks for the link.

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