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In reply to the discussion: Should there be a Second Constitutional Convention? [View all]kentuck
(111,079 posts)47. Yes, there was the Continental Congress.
A loose confederation of states.
The only reason we would need a Constitutional Convention, in my mind, would be if we lost our other Constitution. It is presently being threatened, foreign and domestically, in my opinion.
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Nope. RW has been pushing for this for years and has been closer than many realize.
dameatball
Jun 2020
#16
The Koch Brothers want one and I'm sure they would spend lots of money encouraging folks
jalan48
Jun 2020
#27
Not until we are less divided. I think we might come out worse nowadays, unfortunately.
Hoyt
Jun 2020
#29
I guess we are to assume we are in no danger of losing the present Constitution?
kentuck
Jun 2020
#41