This piece brings the debate back where it belongs: the Constitution.
Article I, Section 8 lists Congress’s powers. The Tenth Amendment makes clear that everything not delegated to the federal government is reserved to the states or the people. That framework was intentional. The Founders designed a government of limited, enumerated powers — not one with open-ended authority.
The article’s challenge — “Show me the clause” — is compelling because it forces the conversation back to constitutional text. If a power isn’t enumerated, it isn’t granted. That clarity is the safeguard.
The concern about debt only sharpens the urgency. Structural incentives in Washington encourage expansion and borrowing, regardless of party. That is exactly why the Constitution includes structural remedies.
Article V gives the states authority to propose amendments if Congress refuses to restrain itself. Leaders like George Mason insisted on that safeguard. It is not radical — it is constitutional.
At its core, this is a defense of federalism. The states created the federal government for defined purposes. Restoring that balance isn’t extreme; it’s faithful to the design.
Enumerated powers were the deal. Reaffirming them is not rebellion — it’s responsible self-government.
Tired of those people who are too afraid to support an Article V convention to discuss amendments to save our country. Once it is lost, that is the end of everything special in America
Sooo true
We need Idaho to join the other 20 States who have passed an Article V Resolution to propose amendments based on 3 subjects!
This piece brings the debate back where it belongs: the Constitution.
Article I, Section 8 lists Congress’s powers. The Tenth Amendment makes clear that everything not delegated to the federal government is reserved to the states or the people. That framework was intentional. The Founders designed a government of limited, enumerated powers — not one with open-ended authority.
The article’s challenge — “Show me the clause” — is compelling because it forces the conversation back to constitutional text. If a power isn’t enumerated, it isn’t granted. That clarity is the safeguard.
The concern about debt only sharpens the urgency. Structural incentives in Washington encourage expansion and borrowing, regardless of party. That is exactly why the Constitution includes structural remedies.
Article V gives the states authority to propose amendments if Congress refuses to restrain itself. Leaders like George Mason insisted on that safeguard. It is not radical — it is constitutional.
At its core, this is a defense of federalism. The states created the federal government for defined purposes. Restoring that balance isn’t extreme; it’s faithful to the design.
Enumerated powers were the deal. Reaffirming them is not rebellion — it’s responsible self-government.
Tired of those people who are too afraid to support an Article V convention to discuss amendments to save our country. Once it is lost, that is the end of everything special in America