The Revolution has Begun

On February 5, 2009, there was a column titled New Hampshire Leads Next American Revolution! At the time, only a handful of states had introduced legislative efforts to reclaim state sovereignty under the Ninth and Tenth Amendments of the US Constitution.

As of February 17^{th, when} ^{It's Time for American Freedom Fighters to Unite}^{, some twenty states had followed that lead, introducing measures of their own aimed at reclaiming state rights to defend against what was clearly becoming a runaway Democratic Socialist juggernaut in Washington DC, running roughshod over Republican members of congress and the millions of Amer icans they represent.}

^{Today, the number of states claiming state sovereignty, some outlining specific federal actions that have far more to do with usurping the US Constitution than upholding it, has grown to at least thirty two... the magic number is 34....}

^2009: ^Arkansas ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment, Funding Issues}

^2009: ^Arizona ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment}

^1994: ^California ^{- 10th Amendment}

^1995/96: ^Georgia ^{- 10th Amendment}

^2009: ^Georgia ^{- 10th Amendment}

^2009: ^Kansas ^{- 10th Amendment}

^1997/98: ^Louisiana ^{- Sovereignty Constitutional Amendment}

^2009: ^Michigan ^{- 10th Amendment}

^2009: ^Minnesota ^{- 10th Amendment}

^2009: ^Missouri ^{- Freedom of Choice Act (Abortion), 10th Amendment}

^2009: ^Montana ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment, 2nd Amendment}

^2009: ^{New Hampshire} ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment, Federal Reserve, Taxes, Martial Law, 2nd Amendment, Draft/War,} ^{Patriot Act}^{, Labor Camps, 1st Amendment}

^2008: ^Oklahoma ^{- 10th Amendment, (Other Legislation:} ^{No Child Left Behind}^{, Real ID Act)}

^2009: ^Oklahoma ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment, Funding Issues}

^2009: ^{South Carolina} ^{- 9th Amendment, 10 Amendment, Martial Law and Related, 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment}

^2009: ^Tennessee ^{- 10th Amendment}

^2009: ^Texas ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment, Funding Issues}

^2009: ^Utah ^{- Real ID Act}

^2009: ^Washington ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed:} ^Alabama ^{- 9th Amendment, 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed: Alaska}

^{* 1994:} ^Colorado ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* 1995:} ^Florida ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed [HJM RS18517]: Idaho - 10th Amendment}

^{* 2009:} ^Indiana ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* 2009:} ^Iowa ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed: Maine}

^{* Proposed: Nevada}

^{* Proposed:} ^Ohio ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed:} ^Pennsylvania ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed:} ^Virginia ^{- 10th Amendment}

^{* Proposed:} ^{West Virginia} ^{- Same as New Hampshire}

^{Republic of Lakotah} ^{- Full Independence}

^Hawaii ^{- Full Independence}

^{It's all happening so fast, that we have not had time to fully verify the text and status of every state effort, but there is NO missing the clear implications. Where are they heading here? What does it all mean?

http://www.rightsidenews.com/200902253791/editorial/are-the-states-about-to-slap-the-runaway-fed-down-to-constitutional-size.html}

Comments: 14

Thomas Millington Mar 1, 2009, 11:50am EST

The United States of America will remain intact as it is presently constituted with two exceptions - Alaska and Hawaii will, in time, become independent and sovereign nations. Puerto Rico's destiny is to become independent also.

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Larry M. Mar 1, 2009, 11:58am EST

Sound and fury signifying nothing. Just sore losers believing their own propaganda.

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John S. (arizona) Mar 1, 2009, 12:00pm EST

It means we are supposed to be a Union of 50 States, something most politicians in Washington have forgotten and the people are getting tired of... The Feds and political parties keep pushing states and blackmailing them after getting them hooked (often by law) on their (our) tax money.
I don't blame the states a bit....

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Walker Bennett, SF Author Mar 1, 2009, 12:34pm EST

Keep in mind that only two more states are needed to reach the magic 34 to pull this off.

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Texas Rocks Mar 1, 2009, 12:38pm EST

"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,"

It takes 34 states to bypass the US Congress and call for a Constitutional Convention. Reasserting state sovereignty under the Ninth and Tenth Amendments would be the appropriate first step towards calling for a new Continental Congress.

Is it possible that state legislatures know exactly what they are doing here? This is the ONE constitutional method for reversing the current rush into Marxism in Washington DC that could preempt the growing public movement towards outright revolution and tax revolt.

It is the ONE thing that state governments can do to stop the nation from falling into an armed public rebellion against the heavy handed socialists running Washington DC. And nobody in Washington DC can stop it, so long as at least 34 states act upon their Constitutional right to slap the fed back down to its legitimate size and scope.

Is this really happening in my time? If it is, what an exciting time to be alive! After years of watching Washington DC elites destroy the republic, it would be an honor indeed, to watch the people take their country back by reasserting state sovereignty and constitutional rights.

The states are setting a firm footing to remind the fed that IT exists only at the pleasure of the states and their people, not the other way around. 34 state legislatures can force a constitutional convention, not for the purpose of a new amendment, but for the purpose of enforcing long existing amendments, specifically, #9 and #10.

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Richard B. Mar 1, 2009, 1:53pm EST

lots of luck

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Walker Bennett, SF Author Mar 1, 2009, 2:13pm EST

Jim, this has been brewing for over 20 years and is overdue. I say it will happen, unless someone thinks that the FED has authority over the states. I can see some idiot trying to pit the U.S.Army against the several National Guards. This shoulden't be a shooting war, bugt it may have to be.

Remember that all of the politicians and military personnel have sworn to uphold the Constitution. This IS Constitutional.

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David K. Mar 1, 2009, 2:17pm EST

It's hard not to think that some people are drinking way too much.

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Rachel D. Mar 1, 2009, 2:17pm EST

And what's the timeline limit for the magic 34? Some of these were voted on over a decade ago. Are they still considered relevant, or will they need to have a re-vote?

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Texas Rocks Mar 1, 2009, 5:22pm EST

bull****? Its the 9th and 10th Amendment in the Constitution. What bull**** are you referring to?

Rachel... this started with the NHLiberty.org. Go look it up... start date was a few months ago. Since then, they had 20 states sign within 1 month... and another 15 or so in the last few weeks. 2 more to go.

This is AMAZING!!! What an incredible time to be living!!! Could you imagine what that would be like to go around congress and force the government to do right? WOW.

This isnt speculation. Look it up for yourself. Find the facts.
~M

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John S. (arizona) Mar 2, 2009, 8:23am EST

It is very interesting Michael, and think some are looking at this the wrong way.

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Texas Rocks Mar 3, 2009, 1:07am EST

yes. I agree. this is the MOST amazing historical event in generations if it comes to pass.

The point is to force the powers back to the states and remove the unconstitutional restrictions and guidelines that the federal government currently forces.

The magic number is 34. As of today, there are 17 states that have ratified this already. 2 that are redoing it and ratifying the current document and 11 that are in the works getting it ratified. That makes 30... 4 more and they could circumvent the senate, house, and president to formulate and pass their own bill restricting the governments strong arm practices.

Wow. 2 or 3 months ago, New Hampshire made this more well known and only had 3 states. 1 month ago there were only 10 states. Now...30!

It will be a VERY interesting to see what happens. What an incredible thing witness history in the making. Our constitution is just incredible.

~M

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Tara W. Mar 30, 2009, 4:43pm EDT

very nice

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Douglas Wolfe Aug 16, 2009, 8:21am EDT

The only drawback to this is that as of now any one appointed to a continental congress by the states would most likely be a career politician. This would scare me more than what is going on now. As we all know most career politicians are funded and work primarily for those who fund them. That would be the large corporations, the special interest groups and the lobbyists. If these are type people who are allowed to convene a continental congress than the America we know would be history. I for one would not want to live in a country run by the Incs. for the Special interest groups and governed by their lackeys.

However having said that, I have spoken about states (Texas in particular) taking steps such as this only to be attacked by those with out the intelligence to see past their own bias. I do hope we can force a continental congress and I hope and pray it can be made up of intelligent, reasoning Americans not political lackeys. The US Constitution is an amazing document, crafted by some of the most intelligent people of its time. They put a great deal of thought and consideration into it. It has made so many changes through out the world. Yes I think it can be strengthened and yes even improved. I just fear the outcome if we allow it to be peopled with politicians who owe the Incs and special interests.

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