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9. ha! saying it is so does not make it so.

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:32 PM

Sep 2014

amending the constitution is a very narrow process to make specific changes.

proposing a new constitution opens the door to changing everything. the fact that the initial proposal leaves certain parts unchanged does not in the slightest ensure that they remain unchanged through the entire process. all it takes is some hint of a terrist scare and many of the protections will be seen as sympathizing with the enemy and out the window they go.

we can't afford to open that door.

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A Proposed New Constitution [View all] Al Carroll Aug 2014 OP

if we open up the constitution in the current environment, we'd be well and truly screwed. unblock Aug 2014 #1

Yeah this is an exercise in futility. If the RWNJs get a constitutional convention we are screwed TexasProgresive Aug 2014 #2

RWNJ? Al Carroll Sep 2014 #4

When a constitutional convention is opened the whole contitution is open for review TexasProgresive Sep 2014 #5

Paranoia runs deep Al Carroll Sep 2014 #7

What I know is that RWNJs have been salivating at the thought of a convention. TexasProgresive Sep 2014 #10

So you argue don't even try... Al Carroll Sep 2014 #3

no it isn't. it's a call to focus on the real problems in our power structure. unblock Sep 2014 #6

Try reading what was actually there Al Carroll Sep 2014 #8

ha! saying it is so does not make it so. unblock Sep 2014 #9