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Rick Roberts: Term limits is the only way to regain control of the federal government

Published in Blog on January 19, 2021 by Article V Patriot

On a recent episode of his popular Texas talk radio show, Rick Roberts asked a question millions of Americans are asking themselves today: "How do you regain control of a government that is so out of control?"

Right now, the American people have two options: they can trust Congress or they can trust the states and the people.

Congress has shown itself totally unwilling to rein in their own power and spending. Whether under Democratic or Republican control, the "people's representatives" have done anything but represent the best interests of We the People.

They live in Washington for decades, getting rich on the backs of American taxpayers, and getting reelected year after year after year. 

As Rick Roberts explains, term limits is a key to getting a government of, by, and for the people. 

"We've got to have term limits if we're going to get any control at any time. I don't see any other way to hold this government accountable," he said. "You've got to say to them, you're our employee. It doesn't work the other way around."

So, what's the solution? Congress will never vote to term limit itself. That's why, as a caller to Roberts' show explained, we need to call the first-ever Article V Convention of States.

"We've got to do something to take back control of the government, and if not [a Convention of States], what?" Roberts asked.

A Convention of States is called by the states (not Congress) under Article V of the Constitution and has the power to propose constitutional amendments. These amendments can limit federal power, control federal spending, and impose term limits on all members of Congress. 

If we want a government we're proud to pass down to our children and grandchildren, we must take a stand. And we can do so legally, safely, and effectively with an Article V Convention of States.

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Almost everyone knows that our federal government is on a dangerous course. The unsustainable debt combined with crushing regulations on states and businesses is a recipe for disaster.

What is less known is that the Founders gave state legislatures the power to act as a final check on abuses of power by Washington, DC. Article V of the U.S. Constitution authorizes the state legislatures to call a convention to proposing needed amendments to the Constitution. This process does not require the consent of the federal government in Washington DC.

I support Convention of States; a national movement to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution, restricted to proposing amendments that will impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress.

I want our state to be one of the necessary 34 states to pass a resolution calling for this kind of an Article V convention. You can find a copy of the model resolution and the Article V Pocket Guide (which explains the process and answers many questions) here: https://conventionofstates.com/handbook_pdf

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