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Mad_Machine76

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14. Question

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Aug 1, 2022, 02:00 PM

Aug 2022

*If* hypothetically a CC is called, what is the structure of it? Who participates in it? What are the rules for it? Seems like there is an appalling vagueness about the process for something so important as a CC.

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Trump-tied conservatives are 15 states away from an unprecedented re-write of the Constitution [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2022 OP

Wouldn't this require at least a 2/3 vote to become part of the constitution? OLDMDDEM Aug 2022 #1

Yes, it would... regnaD kciN Aug 2022 #2

Then I wont worry about it. OLDMDDEM Aug 2022 #7

Yes... Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #4

3/4 of state legislatures (38 states) must ratify any amendment for it to take effect. Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #11

This story pops up periodically with no anctual change in developments... brooklynite Aug 2022 #3

The only outcome from that would be a second Civil War. Moostache Aug 2022 #5

We cannot overstate how much of a threat this is to the country. LonePirate Aug 2022 #6

Only 15 states, eh? I don't see how it will happen. comradebillyboy Aug 2022 #8

That was my thought too moose65 Aug 2022 #12

Agree, the other way to look at is do we have 13 states we can count on. I think so. karynnj Aug 2022 #18

I wonder, is this based on a religious segment of our society? Or some other criteria? walkingman Aug 2022 #9

I'm not worried- they need 15 more states to call a convention, but need 18 to amend Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #10

They aren't that patient. There will be a civil war before a CC. Runningdawg Aug 2022 #13

Question Mad_Machine76 Aug 2022 #14

This excerpt from a WP article discusses some of the issues. walkingman Aug 2022 #15

Thanks Mad_Machine76 Aug 2022 #16

More Dem Governors and State legislators needed. Call to ACTION!! GOTV Samrob Aug 2022 #17