Michael Farris Debates Leaders of John Birch Society in Oklahoma

Watch Michael Farris and OK Senator Rob Standridge square off against leaders of the Oklahoma John Birch Society in the definitive Convention of States debate. 0:05 Introductions 7:25 Pro Opening Statement 17:45 Con Opening Statement 28:30 Cross-Examination - Why not use the 9th and 10th Amendments? 33:20 Could this affect state budgets? 35:00 Could courts override new amendments? 37:20 Could Congress take advantage of obscure language in a balanced budget amendment? 39:00 Do opponents prefer secession over Article V process? 43:00 What is the nullification process? What recourse do states have against repercussions of nullification? 46:00 Did the states call for the Philadelphia Convention? 49:30 Audience Question: How does the depravity of man play into this debate? 53:30 Audience Question: When can Convention of States bear fruit? 59:15 Audience Question: A new Constitution? 1:04:55 Audience Question: Could Washington D.C. ignore news amendments? 1:09:15 Audience Question: What 3 things would you change in the Constitution? 1:14:00 Audience Question: What if leftists do it first? 1:20:00 Audience Question: Are Article V advocates working to kill nullification efforts? 1:26:15 Rebuttal Speeches 1:35:00 Closing Remarks