Tenth Amendment Movement is Growing

[FrankRep]

Tenth Amendment Movement Taking Off

Larry Greenley | The New American
25 February 2009

In less than two months, an exciting new movement has captured the imagination of freedom-minded Americans all across our nation. This movement, often referred to as the “State Sovereignty Movement,” is more properly referred to as the “Tenth Amendment Movement,” because it is not a movement to affirm the absolute freedom and independence of each state, but instead a movement to restore the balance of power between the states and the federal government within the union in accordance with the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.

Resolutions to restore the balance of power between the states and the federal government have already been introduced in at least 14 state legislatures. Most of them are almost identical to the resolution already passed in the Oklahoma House. After a series of “whereas” clauses, nearly all of them contain a key section stating:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE __________ LEGISLATURE: THAT the State of __________ hereby claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States.

Besides the 14 states that have already introduced Tenth Amendment resolutions, many more are currently considering introducing such resolutions. The very rapid growth of this Tenth Amendment Movement is being propelled by the very widespread dismay and disgust over the multiple trillion-dollar bailouts, the nationalization of banks and other corporations, the accelerated creation of money out of thin air by the Federal Reserve, and the continued buildup of power within the federal government at the expense of the states and the people.

See also "Okla. Leads Way in 10th Amendment Movement."


SOURCE:
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/829

 

[MsDoodahs]

Thank you, Frank!

 

[raystone]

So the first think Oklahoma should do is refuse the "Stimulus" money and all of its' requirements, right ?

 

[FrankRep]

So the first think Oklahoma should do is refuse the "Stimulus" money and all of its' requirements, right ?

You can't declare independence and then beg for money. It doesn't work that way.

 

[Pericles]

Nice statement of principle. Now the real question. As with the US Constitution, where is the enforcement mechanism? The ultimate enforcement mechanism is an infantryman with a bayonet. Until you have that, it is all just talk.

 

[AxXiom]

If you are interested, I'm blogging this as it goes.
AxXiom


Oklahoma Sovereignty Bill Passes. 83-Yes, 13 voted NO

TEN ELEVEN of the Thirteen Changed their Minds since the Last Session….from YES to NO!



(Posts ordered newest to oldest)

3/2/09 *UPDATED*

Rep. Key has expressed his appreciation for the tremendous support they have been receiving and asks us to “Let the senators know that the people want this, they want them to pass it and they want them to pass it soon!” HJR 1003 could be scheduled any day. Rep. Key tells us ”we can’t slow down now. We’ve got to pick it up, take it to another level” If this bill passes the Senate-we are home free! It does not go on to the governor-it becomes law right away.



Find your Senator Here or if you are unsure who your senator is click HERE you can type in your address and find out who to call.

Our legislators have noticed the calls, emails and attendance at the Capitol by the citizens of this state. You are making an impression and sticking with it is definitely making a difference!

Let them know your mind-they are there to represent you! Let them have no doubt what your mind is on these critical issues-call them!

*UPDATED* 3/1/09 list of yays and nays from last year-same bill different number. Thirteen representatives voted AGAINST HJR 1003 this session. Out of that thirteen, ten eleven of them voted FOR the Oklahoma Sovereignty measure as HJR 1003 this year.

Compare votes (below)



2/18/09

(original post)

HJR 1003 passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives yesterday so why am I simmering instead of celebrating?

What a disappointment to find that we have lawmakers that said no to a simple assertion of not only established law but THE Established Law. The Tenth Amendment is a vital element of our spare US Constitution that enables us preserves the balance of power in this country. All sectors of government must adhere to these basic principles is if we are to have any chance to live in a free America. Our Founders rejected subjugation to the crown and carefully constructed the US Constitution in such a way as to create checks and balances with the hope of sparing us from dictatorial rule. Thirteen of our elected officials rejected that wisdom yesterday. They would not put their “John Hancock” on what IS the Supreme Law of our Land. These people opposed a relevant reminder to the federal government that the Tenth Amendment exists and it is expected that the political body known as a state and comprised of individual citizens, be free to self-govern within its legal, appropriate bounds. Many Oklahomans see a need to remind Washington of their duty to keep from becoming the kind of overarching central government that the American people have traditionally shown little tolerance for.

Read all;

http://axiomamuse.wordpress.com/200...ll-passes-13-say-no-10-change-from-yes-to-no/

 

[raystone]

If you are interested, I'm blogging this as it goes.
AxXiom


Oklahoma Sovereignty Bill Passes. 83-Yes, 13 voted NO

TEN ELEVEN of the Thirteen Changed their Minds since the Last Session….from YES to NO!



(Posts ordered newest to oldest)

3/2/09 *UPDATED*

Rep. Key has expressed his appreciation for the tremendous support they have been receiving and asks us to “Let the senators know that the people want this, they want them to pass it and they want them to pass it soon!” HJR 1003 could be scheduled any day. Rep. Key tells us ”we can’t slow down now. We’ve got to pick it up, take it to another level” If this bill passes the Senate-we are home free! It does not go on to the governor-it becomes law right away.



Find your Senator Here or if you are unsure who your senator is click HERE you can type in your address and find out who to call.

Our legislators have noticed the calls, emails and attendance at the Capitol by the citizens of this state. You are making an impression and sticking with it is definitely making a difference!

Let them know your mind-they are there to represent you! Let them have no doubt what your mind is on these critical issues-call them!

*UPDATED* 3/1/09 list of yays and nays from last year-same bill different number. Thirteen representatives voted AGAINST HJR 1003 this session. Out of that thirteen, ten eleven of them voted FOR the Oklahoma Sovereignty measure as HJR 1003 this year.

Compare votes (below)



2/18/09

(original post)

HJR 1003 passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives yesterday so why am I simmering instead of celebrating?

What a disappointment to find that we have lawmakers that said no to a simple assertion of not only established law but THE Established Law. The Tenth Amendment is a vital element of our spare US Constitution that enables us preserves the balance of power in this country. All sectors of government must adhere to these basic principles is if we are to have any chance to live in a free America. Our Founders rejected subjugation to the crown and carefully constructed the US Constitution in such a way as to create checks and balances with the hope of sparing us from dictatorial rule. Thirteen of our elected officials rejected that wisdom yesterday. They would not put their “John Hancock” on what IS the Supreme Law of our Land. These people opposed a relevant reminder to the federal government that the Tenth Amendment exists and it is expected that the political body known as a state and comprised of individual citizens, be free to self-govern within its legal, appropriate bounds. Many Oklahomans see a need to remind Washington of their duty to keep from becoming the kind of overarching central government that the American people have traditionally shown little tolerance for.

Read all;

http://axiomamuse.wordpress.com/200...ll-passes-13-say-no-10-change-from-yes-to-no/

Thanks AxXiom !