2:12 - Resources To Use In Action
In this video, Peter Rykowski discusses the many tools The John Birch Society offers in the battle against an Article V constitutional convention — including pamphlets, article reprints, videos, and other resources — found on the “Stop a Constitutional Convention” action-project page on JBS.org. He encourages patriots to use these resources to help inform state legislators and fellow citizens.
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2:11 - Rightful Remedy To Federal Overreach: “Escrow Bill”
In this video, Robert Brown explains how states can nullify unconstitutional federal spending. He notes that states can do this by enacting a “State Sovereignty and Federal Tax Funds Act,” also referred to as an “escrow bill,” and by nullifying the Federal Reserve. Brown highlights legislation on both topics that state legislatures have introduced and/or enacted.
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1:10 - Expert Opinions About Another Constitutional Convention
In this video, Joe Wolverton, JBS Constitutional Law Scholar, discusses legal expert opinions about a constitutional convention under Article V. He notes that a wide array of elite minds in law, politics, and history — including those holding liberal and conservative views — overwhelmingly conclude the idea of a constitutional convention would be an exceptionally bad one.
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2:10 - Rightful Remedy To Federal Overreach: Nullification
In this video, Peter Rykowski explains the constitutional principle of nullification and how it can be — and is being — used to rein in federal overreach. He explains that when the federal government usurps power not originally delegated to it by the federal Constitution, states can act to ensure that those usurpations are not enforced and, by extension, are null and void. Rykowski notes that nullification has been advocated and used multiple times in U.S. history, and he encourages citizens to inform their legislators and fellow citizens about it.
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2:9 - Rightful Remedy To Federal Overreach: Article VI
In this video, Robert Brown discusses the proper solution to federal overreach: Article VI of the U.S. Constitution. Article VI — the Constitution’s enforcement mechanism — requires all acts to be “made in Pursuance” of the U.S. Constitution, and it requires officials at any level of government to swear an oath “to support this Constitution.” Accordingly, state and local governments can (and must) nullify every federal act that violates the Constitution, and voters must hold their officials accountable, including by electing candidates who are serious about following their oaths and upholding the Constitution.
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Part 2 Erasing History | Activate America
In part two of Erasing History, we’ll look at two individuals, that you likely never heard of, who were changing history from behind the scenes. This may be how the deep state got started.
Take Action:
1.) Watch Art’s Myths vs Facts videos. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS2zYUkKepAoUMARAYS5A4jPiZ__2ZF3c
2.) Get your copy of the book, “To the Victors Go the Myths and Monuments”. https://shopjbs.org/product/to-the-victor-go-the-myths-and-monuments/
3.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved. https://jbs.org/join/
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2:8 - False Solutions: Balanced Budget Amendment
In this video, Peter Rykowski explains why a so-called Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) — a popular excuse for an Article V constitutional convention — is a false solution for reining in federal overreach. He notes that virtually every BBA proposal includes loopholes that would allow Congress to continue massive federal spending, instead of balancing the budget. Rykowski also notes that enforcing the Constitution as currently written would eliminate our reckless-spending problem.
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2:7 - False Solutions: Term Limits
In this video, Christian Gomez explains why term limits — a popular excuse for an Article V constitutional convention — are a false solution for reining in federal overreach. He notes that the Founding Fathers rejected term limits, which would lead to perpetual lame-duck Congresses.
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What Really Happened at COP 28 | JBS News Analysis
So we’re told that a monumental deal was struck at the latest Climate Change conference that will phase out fossil fuels. But is it true? You can be sure that corporate media reports on climate change will be slanted to support its globalist narrative. This is why it’s important for us to attend these conferences and get a first person look at what goes on, so we can deliver to you the truth.
And the truth is you don’t want to miss this episode of Analysis Behind the News, where we offer perspective and solutions.
If you’re concerned about American independence and freedom, then please watch and take the recommended actions. Also, be sure to like, subscribe, and share, so we can break through Big Tech censorship and reach many others.
ACTION ITEMS:
Tell Congress to get out of the United Nations:
https://jbs.org/alert/get-us-out-of-the-un/
Watch COP 28 coverage at TheNewAmerican.com:
https://thenewamerican.com/tag/cop/
Join The John Birch Society:
https://jbs.org/join/
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2:6 - Testifying Before Your State Legislature
In this video, Nicole Sanders explains how to effectively testify before state legislators against an Article V constitutional convention. Among other points, she discusses how to find out who one’s legislators are, track Con-Con-related legislation, effectively plan an oral testimony before a legislative committee, and deliver a good presentation.
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2:5 - Talking With Your State Legislators
In this video, Wisconsin state Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert) discusses how to speak with and influence one’s state legislators, including on the topic of an Article V constitutional convention.
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Part 1 Erasing History | Activate America
A famous quote goes, “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history”. When you eliminate certain facts, you can change a person’s outlook.
Today Art will discuss two examples that not only changed history, but also societies overall perception.
Take Action:
1.) Like and Share this video with others.
2.) Get a copy of the book “To the Victors Go the Myths and Monuments”.
https://shopjbs.org/product/to-the-victor-go-the-myths-and-monuments/
3.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved.
https://jbs.org/join/
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2:4 - Taking Local Action
In this video, Nicole Sanders discusses how patriots can inform their fellow citizens and help stop an Article V constitutional convention through local action. Among other actions, she recommends contacting a JBS field coordinator, attending and hosting a Constitution Is the Solution workshop, implementing the “100/10/6” program, and using the many educational tools available at the JBS “Stop a Con-Con” action project.
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2:3 - What’s The Worst That Could Happen?
In this video, Christian Gomez discusses the worst that could happen at an Article V constitutional convention. He notes that there could be an overthrow and replacement of our Constitution, there could be a constitutional crisis and social upheaval, and it could pave the way to a one-world government.
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Updates on Our Biggest 2023 News Topics | JBS News Analysis
Looking back on 2023, our Analysis Behind the News program highlighted about two dozen news items this year. We exposed Big Government’s advance toward its anti-freedom agenda, both in the U.S. and internationally.
While the Deep State works to fulfill the globalist conspiracy, it’s important to remember that this can be stopped. If you’re listening to too much of the media, then it may seem like there is little hope in winning. Yet, with enough exposure and with enough understanding built by concerned patriots, the house of cards, built on the foundation of unconstitutional government, will surely fall. This is the reason we bring Analysis Behind the News to you. We offer perspective and solutions.
Today, we’ll revisit some of the most important topics of 2023, and offer some updates. Plus, we’ll look forward into 2024 with solutions to topple that house of cards. If you’re concerned about American independence and freedom, then please watch and take the recommended actions. Also, be sure to like, share, and subscribe, so we can break through Big Tech censorship and reach many others.
ACTION ITEMS:
Watch Article V Academy video series:
https://jbs.org/concon/academy/
Get US Out of the UN:
https://jbs.org/un/
Join The John Birch Society:
https://jbs.org/join/
Catch up on 2023 Episodes You Missed:
https://jbs.org/video/weekly/
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2:2 - Moral Implications Of An Article V Convention
In this video, Joe Wolverton, JBS Constitutional Law Scholar, discusses the moral implications of an Article V constitutional convention. He notes the recent moral and educational decay in the United States, and explains that when a society abandons God and morality, it inevitably gives way to socialism and a more centralized government. Accordingly, a modern-day constitutional convention will push the United States closer to socialism and big government.
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2:1 - Top Reasons Why A Constitutional Convention Is A Bad Idea
In this video, Christian Gomez gives the top six reasons why a constitutional convention is a bad idea. He notes that 1) Article V does not lay out the process for a convention, 2) if America wants to rein in Congress, a Convention organized by Congress won’t fix the problem, 3) the purpose of Article V is to correct errors or defects in the Constitution, 4) we don’t yet know who the delegates would be, 5) an Article V Convention will not be controlled by constitutionalist conservatives, and 6) special interests would dominate the convention.
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1:11 - How Does The Con-Con Effort Connect To Efforts Of The Deep State?
In this video, Christian Gomez exposes the Deep State connections to the effort to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. He highlights multiple proposals for a convention by Deep State-connected individuals, as well as proposed replacements to the current Constitution that would gut the God-given rights protected by the current document. Any Article V convention would risk empowering the Deep State at the expense of our God-given, constitutionally protected freedoms.
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1:9 - Founding Fathers On Article V Convention
In this video, Joe Wolverton, JBS Constitutional Law Scholar, discusses the Founding Fathers’ opinions of a constitutional convention under Article V. He dispels the falsehood that Virginia delegate Col. George Mason advocated the convention method in Article V to rein in federal overreach, and discusses the opinions of other Founders, including James Madison.
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1:8 - When Would A Constitutional Convention Be Appropriate?
In this video, Robert Brown discusses when a constitutional convention would be appropriate. He explains that a convention is a dangerous idea, and would only be appropriate to consider after the American people and their elected officials have become widely and fully educated about the Constitution and the principles of liberty that undergird it — and even then, a convention would not be needed.
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1:7 - Constitutional Convention Or Convention Of States?
In this video, Robert Brown discusses the definition of a constitutional convention. He explains that those pushing for an Article V convention (or a "convention of states”), who refuse to call it a Constitutional Convention are either being intentionally deceptive, or are themselves deceived. Brown also notes that alternative terms to “constitutional convention” originated in the early 2010s to rebrand the discredited concept.
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1:6 - How Would A Constitutional Convention Work?
In this video, Christian Gomez explains how a constitutional convention under Article V would work. He notes that only Congress has the power to determine the time, date, and location for the convention, as well as how the delegates to the convention will be selected, and how their votes will be apportioned. In other words, state legislatures have absolutely no power to limit or control the convention. Delegates at an Article V convention can propose to amend, revise, or rewrite the Constitution — is this a risk you are willing to take?
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Differences Between Nazism and Communism? | Activate America
In this episode we’ll look at the political spectrum and how Nazism, Communism, Fascism and others fit in. Do you know how dictators took over their governments in the past and how it applies to today and in the future?
Take Action:
1.) Like and Share this video with others.
2.) Watch the video “Overview of America”. https://jbs.org/video/featured/overview-of-america/
3.) Get your copy of “Property Rights: As Sacred as the Laws of God”. https://shopjbs.org/product/property-rights-as-sacred-as-the-laws-of-god/
4.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved. https://jbs.org/join/
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1:3 - Critical Document: Articles Of Confederation
In this video, Joe Wolverton, JBS Constitutional Law Scholar, discusses the Articles of Confederation and its replacement by the U.S. Constitution. Among other points, he explains Article XIII’s requirement that amendments to the Articles of Confederation receive unanimous approval from the states, the 1787 Convention’s decision to entirely replace the document — including the mode of ratification — and implications for today.
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1:5 - 1787: Ratification Process Changed
In this video, Christian Gomez explains how the delegates to the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 changed both the scope of the convention and the ratification process. Given this historical precedent, a modern-day convention could likewise dispense with the current Constitution and draft an entirely new one with a new method for ratification.
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