The Canaries in the Mine are Croaking! But We Can Still Save the Republic.
The canaries in the sovereign debt mine are about to keel over—both abroad and at home: Greece teeters on the verge of civil-social breakdown for incurring levels of sovereign debt relative to GDP that our nation increasingly mirrors (if you count ALL of the national debt, not just what is publicly-held). Closer to home, Puerto Rico has declared its intention to default on its sovereign debt. As these trends develop, the upward pressure on sovereign debt interest rates will b
Why the Compact's BBA is Best
This blog provides a nutshell explanation as to why the federal Balanced Budget Amendment at the heart of the Compact for a Balanced Budget is the best. This BBA is the “payload” for the Compact “vehicle.” Every policy concept in the BBA poll tests at 81% to 61%, with supermajority approval from voters who identify themselves as Republicans or Independents, and simple majority approval from voters who identify themselves as Democrats. It has been vetted by fifteen think tanks
Arkansas' Morning Jam Covers Compact for America!
The Morning Jam team hits CFAEF President Nick Dranias with all of the most frequently asked questions about the Compact for a Balanced Budget. #compactforabalancedbudgetevent #frequentlyaskedquestions #balancedbudgetamendmentmerits #articleveducation
First Organizational Meeting of the Compact for a Balanced Budget Commission!
On January 13, 2015, the first organizational meeting took place of the first interstate agency ever formed to unite the states in advancing and ratifying a constitutional amendment using the Article V convention mode of proposing amendments. Among its first official acts, was appointing Compact for America Educational Foundation, Inc. to serve as the Compact Administrator! The infrastructure for growing the Compact for a Balanced Budget to include 36 more states is now compl
Compact for America Superstar Workshop
On December 5, 2014, the Compact for America Team converged on Washington, DC for a panel discussion explaining the policy, economics and constitutionality of the Compact for America approach to Article V. In a mere 70 minutes, you will hear from 6 experts in all relevant fields both explaining the issues and fielding hard-hitting questions from an engaged audience of policy analysts and policy makers. Introductions by Compact Commissioner Paulette Rakestraw CFA Board Chairma
Balanced Budget Amendment FACTS
DEBT PROBLEM Say hello to the post $18 Trillion national debt world. Get the facts showing that the current national debt situation is the worst ever in the history of the country here. BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT SOLUTION Read it. Why the Compact's BBA is consistent with the Constitution's original design. Why the Compact's BBA is best. The case for the Compact's BBA making a difference despite the federal government's lack of respect for the Constitution. Why National Securit
High Quality Video of Arizona State Capitol Article V Debate!
Hat-tip to Arizona constitutional scholar Shane Krauser for this great video! Shane and CFA President & Executive Director Nick Dranias went head-to-head for two hours with representatives of an anti-Fiver group at the Arizona State Capitol during November 2014. You be the judge as to which side won. #articlevcomparison #articleveducation #compactforabalancedbudgetevent
Compact for America's Six Week Sprint Status Update!
In the past six weeks, the Compact for America team has made huge strides. As you head out to reconnect with family and friends, here is some great progress you can report to them during the inevitable forbidden political discussions that will ensue: Arkansas is the first to file the Compact for a Balanced Budget bill for the 2015 session! For details, click here. The Compact for a Balanced Budget’s interstate Commission is now “live” with Alaska Governor Sean Parnell’s appoi
What Would Thomas Jefferson Do Now?
As argued by Compact for America grassroots supporter Barney Brenner in his recent Townhall column, Thomas Jefferson was right when he observed in a letter to a friend: I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our constitution; I would be willing to depend on that alone for the reduction of the administration of our government to the genuine principles of its constitution. I mean an additional article taking from the federal government the power of borrowing. B
Stop the Child Abuse of Unlimited Debt Spending
Do you want to invest in the future? The next generation needs your tax deductible contribution to the Compact for America Educational Tour through 20 States and Washington, D.C. The reasons for supporting our effort to advance and ratify a powerful Balanced Budget Amendment are four-fold: First, debt is taxation if it is to be repaid. It is taxation of our kids and their kids. It is taxation without representation. It is the worst kind of taxation. Second, debt will be abuse
