For decades, the opposition's tactics for calling an Article V convention of states to propose amendments to the Constitution have been identical for every attempt.
Fan the flames of fear!
The myths the left uses to stoke those flames of fear:
- there has never been an Article V convention of states, so it is untested,
- no one knows what could happen,
- the scope can't be limited
- we don't know how they work, and
- state legislatures can't control the delegates they send to convention
are all offshoots of their favorite taradiddle—the 1787 Philadelphia Convention was a "runaway." This premise is the "Holy Grail" of their staunch opposition (they even invented a boogeyman to promulgate their agenda, "Con-Con," and it is all the proof they need to proclaim Convention of States Action is trying to destroy the Constitution and system of government because we secretly know the convention can't be controlled and we have a hidden agenda we will impose on the unsuspecting people.
The COSA PA Comms Team thought comparing how these two separate grassroots organizations have been treated might be worthwhile.
An internet search of "Gov. Newsome's Article V convention on gun control" returned 72,600 hits. The stories are about why this idea hasn't gained traction one year later. The LA Times article seems to suggest that this great idea is facing an uphill battle against the dangerous "Gun Lobby."
If I may ask just one question, where are the articles critical of the idea because it is dangerous and the outcome cannot be controlled?
What are the positions of JBS, The Eagle Forum, FOAC, The Daily Caller, Daily KOS, Mother Jones, CNN, MSNBC, and the rest of the mainstream media?
Am I that much of a cynic to think the opposition COSA faces is based on ideology and politics and not a sincere desire to protect our system of government?
Where are all the haters?
To quote "The National Enquirer" - Enquiring Minds Want to Know ...
