Hang Together or Hang Separately: How an Article V Convention Can Save Our Republic
Benjamin Franklin’s call for unity in 1776 is even more relevant today. Learn how an Article V Convention will Restore First Principles and Bring the Federal Government Under Control.
Benjamin Franklin didn’t mince words when he warned, "We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." This wasn’t some clever remark; it was a harsh reality check. In 1776, the founders faced a grim future if they failed to stand together against tyranny. Franklin knew the stakes, and today, we face a similar challenge. Our fight isn’t with British redcoats, but with a bloated, unaccountable federal government that has drifted far from the Constitution.
Now more than ever, we need a tool to pull our government back under control. That tool? An Article V Convention as outlined by the “Convention of States Action” group. It’s the most powerful weapon we have in Restoring First Principles and limiting federal overreach. Just as the founders united to break free from tyranny, we must unite to rein in a government that has abandoned its constitutional limits. This is our chance to avoid “hanging together”.
Benjamin Franklin’s quote hits hard today because division threatens everything the founding fathers stood for. We’ve reached a point where the federal government is drunk on power, trampling our rights, and ignoring the Constitution. If we don’t unite behind a solution, we risk losing the core values that make America what it is: liberty, limited government, and individual rights.
The “Convention of States Action” group gives us a chance to take the power back. Article V of the Constitution gives “we the people” the right to call for amendments that limit the scope and authority of the federal government. This isn’t a radical idea—it’s built into the Constitution, a safety valve left by the founders in case the federal government got too big for its britches. Guess what? That time has come.
Folks, we can’t afford to sit on our hands any longer. The federal government has been overstepping its bounds for “decades”, and it’s only getting worse. Government spending is out of control, bureaucracies are unaccountable, and our freedoms are shrinking year by year. If we wait for politicians to fix the system from within, we’ll be waiting forever. Congress has shown time and again it won’t fix itself.
The beauty of an Article V Convention is that it doesn’t rely on Congress. It bypasses the federal government entirely, empowering “state legislatures” to propose amendments that can rein in federal power. These amendments could set term limits for politicians, put fiscal restraints on Congress, and limit federal control over the states. The founders gave us this tool for moments just like this, where the government needs to be reminded who’s boss.
The time to act is now. Waiting only gives more power to Washington, more time for government to expand, and more freedom lost. Franklin and the founding fathers didn’t wait until it was convenient to declare independence. They saw the urgency and acted. So must we.
Let’s be honest: unity isn’t always easy to achieve. We’re divided across party lines, social issues, and media narratives that thrive on division. But here’s the thing: supporting an Article V Convention isn’t about left versus right; it’s about “freedom versus tyranny”. Whether you're conservative, libertarian, or an independent, everyone has a stake in reining in federal overreach. here’s an amazing fact: “A staggering 69% of Republicans, 70% of Democrats, and an impressive 77% of Independents are willing to cross party lines to support a candidate championing the Convention of States cause.” This statement alone just screams that we can and are uniting.
So how do we come together? It starts with recognizing that the federal government is the problem. It’s not just your party’s guy or gal in office—it’s the system itself that has grown bloated, corrupt, and too powerful. The “Convention of States Action” group is a solution that everyone can rally behind because it restores the balance of power. Here’s how we can start uniting:
1. Spread the word Most Americans don’t even know what an Article V Convention is. It’s our job to educate them on the power of Article V and how it can help return the country to its founding principles.
2. Work through the states. This movement needs momentum at the state level. Contact your state legislators and demand they support the “Convention of States Action” group. Join local groups pushing for Article V applications. Power grows from the grassroots up.
3. Set aside partisan differences. The federal government has become a problem for all Americans, regardless of political party. This is about restoring the balance of power as laid out by the founding fathers—not pushing a partisan agenda. Focus on the common goal of restraining the federal government.
Franklin’s words weren’t just about surviving—they were about winning. The Convention of States isn’t just a defensive move to save what little freedom we have left. It’s an “offensive strategy” to restore the Republic, limit the government, and protect the Constitution for future generations.
If we unite behind the Convention of States, we can accomplish some key victories:
1. Enforce term limits. Politicians shouldn’t spend their entire lives in Congress. An Article V Convention can impose term limits to stop career politicians from clinging to power and enrich themselves while the country suffers.
2. Impose fiscal restraints. The federal government’s debt is beyond unsustainable. By passing balanced budget amendments or putting limits on federal spending, we can start fixing the fiscal disaster that threatens future generations.
3. Return power to the states. The federal government was never meant to micromanage our lives. Through the Convention of States, we can restore states’ rights and decentralize power away from Washington, giving local governments more control over their own affairs.
4. Protect individual freedoms. The government has grown too intrusive, especially in areas of free speech, gun rights, and privacy. Amendments from the Convention of States can reinforce the Bill of Rights and ensure our freedoms aren’t eroded further.
This is our chance to fix what’s broken. The founders laid out a clear process for moments like this—where the federal government no longer serves the people. It’s up to us to use it.
Benjamin Franklin’s warning in 1776 resonates even louder today. If we fail to unite behind solutions like the Convention of States we’ll watch as the federal government grows ever more powerful, bloated, and unaccountable. But we don’t have to let that happen. By standing together, supporting the Convention of States, and taking action at the state level, we can restore the balance of power and protect the Constitution.
The Convention of States isn’t a distant dream—it’s an achievable reality. With 19 states already onboard and many more considering it, we are closer than ever to making this happen. It’s time to get off the sidelines and into the fight. We absolutely must hang together, or most assuredly, we shall hang separately.
Justy Sayin…