Alabama House calls for Convention of States to rein in federal government

LOL cuz Bama's in such great shape.


Tards as always.

Mark Levin has been calling for this for the past year...calling on citizens to DEMAND their State legislators bring this to a vote.

The great thing about it is, the Federal Government is powerless to stop it and by law, MUST abide by whatever the convention votes to approve.

It is our only hope, short of all out revolution, to turn back the clock on this cabal of criminals running this nation now.

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You don't understand what it is they are voting for...DC has no power (none) to stop this...it is up to the States.

you forgot to add a change in policy regarding their mistakes. make them personally accountable for their mistakes, with their pers. wealth, just as we the people are made accountable by them if we make mistakes at work (as the law made by them allows it) - (just look at the waitresses who have to pay for the dinner if a customer disappears on them without paying).

we the people who pay for their salaries have to do the best we can, everyday, healthy or sick to earn every penny so we can pay for our bills. there are no bonuses for the majority of us for a job well done. we are expected to do the best, or we are being replaced.

WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!

Get ready for Jade helm to be expanded east a few states...

Anyone who doesn't know or understand what this is all about really needs to read this.

It is our last real hope to reign in our out of control FED.


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And so it begins... Civil War... you don't expect the Elite to smile on this do you?

Geaux Tide

They have a real shot at it now. Senate can't block em this time...

Without getting into any Liberal vs. Conservative crap...anyone else think its ironic that its always the states who take most from the federal government who complain most about the federal government?

Alabama would have a standard of living similar to Albania in the early 90s if it wasn't for the federal government taking taxes from the prosperious states, and redistributing that wealth.

If they would add a repeal of the 17th, I could get on board.
That shit stain has been responsible for some of the most moronic bullshit I have ever seen.

Hurl Yeah. Roll Mutha Fukn' Tide Roll!

The majority of money that comes into Alabama from the Fed is for military funding. The people of the state don't see a dime of that money, because we have a large amount of military bases, NASA, and a port. If you take out the military funding, Alabama takes far less than most states.

AND the NSA too?

Excellent point. However, those are jobs that are created by the federal govt. I think a third of Alabama's revenue comes from the fed. govt, and a larger percentage of Albama's population is on the federal dole, when compared to the national average (much of that is subsidized by the fed. govt as well).

I'm not trying to disparage the people of 'Bama, but, I still think it's ridiculous for the govt of the state to want to reign in the federal govt, because they would be in a world of hurt if that happened.

Try to think of it this way. If you take a shovel into a stream and dig a hole, does the hole stay there forever? No. A combination of water, sediment and debris fills the hole and soon, the stream appears untouched.

The same goes for all that federal cash. If it dries up, someone or something will fill that hole. People are resourceful when they have to be.

What you just described...heaven! I'd throw my hat in the ring with you.

"...a standard of living similar to Albania?"

You do realize Mercedes-Benz North America is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Right, my German friend?

...as well as Honda Manufacturing of Alabama,
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama?


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There certainly would be hurt, but we are lucky enough to have enough natural resources to sustain the entire state if needed. That said, the federal government under Obama has decimated private industry jobs. He shut down all coal power plants here, which tripled power rates for many of the poorest communities. Nearly all mining has been shut down. The gulf fishing industry has been decimated the past 10 years due to regulations. Our natural gas industry in the gulf has been reduced. All of these natural resources are being extracted by foreign governments and out of state corporations though.

These are the things that the law proposes, which are already in place at the state level. We are just wanting the federal government to abide by the same laws as everyone else.

1) imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government through a balanced budget amendment;
2) limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government; and
3) implementing term limits on federal elected officials.

They don't even mention shrinking government funding....just stop spending twice as much as we bring in every year would be a start.

First. Im an American working in Germany. I know you didnt mean any offense, but, the last thing I want to be called is German :) (I live in Berlin. This part of Germany houses the absolute laziest ppl in the world.)

Second, I am well aware that there is a private business in AL that thrives (there is in Albania to). But, my point still stands, and is based on fact. Alabama is an example of a state that, in many ways, survives on help from the federal govt. They take much more than they give. If the fed. govt was 'reigned in' it would be a negative for the state.

The idea that you should not have to participate in your nation other than a consumer or civilian,gives to much leverage to the wrong people,with mandatory service those attracted to combat will still fill the rolls of fighting men,hopefully giving inspiration to the less inspired to protect their families interest

1)Those fiscal restraints would lead to AL getting less aid from the govt. AL does have natural resources, but, that alone is not enough to sustain the state. At least for the next decade. As far as regulation: In the end I feel like its fiscally responsible. As those natural resources will dry up very quick without regulation, and that leads to future generations relying more on the fed). Additionally those regulations are meant to keep incidents like the BP oil spill from destroying the fishing industry (I believe that oil spill has quite a bit to do with the gulf coast fishing industry declining as well)
2)Limiting the power of the federal govt. would again lead to less aid from the govt. AL does need it. Despite the resources, they do not have the educated workforce (not meant to be offensive) that other states have to attract jobs that would pay better, and cover what they would lose in govt subsidies.
3)Completely disagree with it. In a free country, we should have the right to elect idiots, even if it hurts us in the end. Its up to the voter to be responsible enough to figure out when someone is a career politician vs. a long standing public servant.

I voted for Obama, and stand by it. But, I gotta say you raised an excellent point, regarding shutting down coal mining. I feel like we should move to get off it...but, not at this rate. As you said, it really only hurts the poor in the end. A similar thing happened in Germany after the nuclear incident in Japan. A bunch of well meaning liberals (mostly career students, and other ppl who just dont have to work) protested nuclear energy, the govt caved, and those of us who work now have to pay quite a bit more for energy. One of the problems with the left (which is where I put myself politically) is that a lot of the priveledged class don't understand that sometimes you have to compromise ecological principles (for ex. allow more coal mining) in order to help improve the lives of the poor and working class. At least in the short term. Despite how the media portrays it, the avg. conservative does a much better job of truly understanding what its like to have to struggle (whereas a lot of liberals just want to pander and say the govt needs to subsidize because of whichever injustice.)

I know Im all over the place. Its late here, and I have to go to work in 5 hrs (trying to keep myself awake).

Appreciate the good back and forth.

Alabama... My kinda state!

Talladega.

Can we please not forget about Talladega too, please?

Just sayin........

who do you think it is that has brought most of the state legislatures, and mostly for peanuts.

Seems pretty partisan when only one side is rallying...

Just sayin.

Both sides want change, and they want shit to stay the same it all depends on what and when.

Home of the fastest speedway in the entire world?

How could we?

You realize they are moving the headquarters lock, stock and barrel to Atlanta, right?


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Alabama is a shithole. Home of the only in-ground hazardous waste landfill in America. It's the nation's dump. Everything is rusted and busted. Sure, you got a PF Chang's over in Vestavia, but that about it, yo. Total shithole.

The ONLY reason to stop in Alabama is the Fish Market Restaurant in B'ham.



... Just a lil backstory so's you know my opinion is informed, I was once in charge of a remediation of a EPA superfund site outside of Birmingham. Before replacing the dirty soil, we had to test the replacement soil. I literally could not find ANY soil for sale that passed basic hazardous waste testing anywhere in Alabama.

And you have the world's longest constitution. Why?


It ain't because ya'll super smart.