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'''Convention of the States''' is a variation on the discredited idea of a [[Con Con]], by attempting to change the [[U.S. Constitution]] by holding a convention of delegates.  The Convention of the States is a gimmick which in the best case is merely a waste of time, but in the worst case could enable [[liberals]] to rewrite the Constitution.

'''Convention of the States''' is a variation on the discredited idea of a [[Con Con]], by attempting to change the [[U.S. Constitution]] by holding a convention of delegates.  The Convention of the States is a gimmick which in the best case is merely a waste of time, but in the worst case could enable [[liberals]] to rewrite the Constitution.

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On December 8, 2013, perhaps 100 state legislators from more than 30 states secretly met at [[Mount Vernon]] in Virginia to hatch their plan for another Con Con.  Some of these state legislators have themselves voted to increase taxes, and yet insist that a rewriting of the Constitution is necessary to rein in government spending.  ''If the idea is so great, then why do the legislators keep their identities secret?''

 

 

No genuine [[movement conservatives]] have supported this dangerous scheme, and many vocally oppose it.  Despite massive publicity and a best-selling book that profits from the idea, the supporters include:

 

 

"Make history"<ref>http://www.conventionofstates.com/news/reflections-mt-vernon-assembly</ref> appears to be the motto, rather than engaging in grassroots conservatism using the timeless [[Constitution]] that has worked so well for more than 200 years.

 

 

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