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by 803sccdantes
Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Broaden our base
Replies: 9
Views: 21352

Re: Broaden our base

I think we need a viral campaign, to just get the idea out there. I think old fashioned pamphlets and stickers can do a lot. You know those oval stickers on cars that have some number on them? well, how about this? http://designimages.graphicsland.com/87cfd93362b592d984f27d327345cef3.jpg In case th...
by 803sccdantes
Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Actual filing for litigation
Replies: 4
Views: 9343

Re: Actual filing for litigation

The precedent was long established, from the first apportionment in 1790. The states conducted the population count, and the districts for the seats. It was in the states best interests to asssign the most representatives possible, for the maximum effect at a federal level, to represent the people ...
by 803sccdantes
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Actual filing for litigation
Replies: 4
Views: 9343

Re: Actual filing for litigation

Unfortunately, you will never win a lawsuit seeking an injunction to order the wrong people to expand the House. Barring a Constitutional Amendment, only the Federal Congress has the power to expand the Congress. As it is, Congress has delegated the power to re-apportion to the Executive branch.
by 803sccdantes
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: A book. We need a book.
Replies: 17
Views: 40730

Re: A book. We need a book.

Several of us could work together on a book so one person doesn't have to carry the entire weight. Just a suggestion for anyone with some writing experience.
by 803sccdantes
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22767

Re: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?

Just re-checked the website today for the first time in a while.....been really busy the past few months with having a child, starting a new job, taking the bar, etc.

Anyways, did anyone ever meet up? If not, we should plan to in the future-at least via skype.
by 803sccdantes
Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22767

Re: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?

I will say this- there must be some interest and some money behind this idea because I don't think those lawyers for the apportionment lawsuit are working for free. Maybe it would be a good idea to ask them if they're interested in forming some sort of united group to start a PAC.
by 803sccdantes
Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22767

Re: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?

I am in favor of both of these ideas, an annual meeting and forming a PAC. I have two questions. First, what would we expect a PAC to do that Thirty-Thousand.org , which is a 501(c)(3), cannot do? I'm not asking that question as a challenge; instead, I'm only trying to understand the expectations. ...
by 803sccdantes
Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:34 am
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: The Census, Noncitizens and Apportionment
Replies: 6
Views: 8579

Re: The Census, Noncitizens and Apportionment

The apportionment figure must include illegal aliens and other noncitizens due to constitutional imperative. ... Are you saying that the only way to change this (so that only citizens are counted) would be through a constitutional amendment? So if Congress did enact such a law, SCOTUS may rule that...
by 803sccdantes
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: The Trucker's view - and replies thereto
Replies: 16
Views: 15701

Re: The Trucker's view - and replies thereto

The Trucker is incorrect when he says that this has never been challenged in federal court. In U.S. Dep't of Commerce v. Montana , 503 U.S. 442 (1992), the State of Montana challenged the apportionment rules on a variety of grounds, one of which was that the use of the Huntington-Hill Method depriv...
by 803sccdantes
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Some Court Cases About The 435 Number
Replies: 16
Views: 16033

Re: Some Court Cases About The 435 Number

I think we can address this several ways- 1. This case was only about gerrymandering, not apportionment. If you look at the history of the Court, it has taken distinctions even slighter than the difference between gerrymandering and apportionment and come out in opposite ways-ways you never would h...
by 803sccdantes
Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22767

Re: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?

I was just wondering if anyone has considered forming a PAC? I have considered it, but that's all. It is a good idea to anticipate that eventuality. My opinion, which is open to change, is that we're not ready for that yet . I believe that job #1 is building widespread awareness of the critical nee...
by 803sccdantes
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:40 am
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Some Court Cases About The 435 Number
Replies: 16
Views: 16033

Re: Some Court Cases About The 435 Number

Consider this as well. In Vieth v. Jubelirer , 541 U.S. 267 (2004), the Supreme Court refused to correct a fairly obvious gerrymander of Pennsylvania's congressional districts. Although the Court could not agree upon a majority decision, the 4 dissenting votes (which sought to intervene) could not ...
by 803sccdantes
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:48 am
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22767

Have We Considered Forming a PAC or Annual Meeting?

Recently I've been thinking about this an awful lot. I was just wondering if anyone has considered forming a PAC? If not, maybe we (I'd be willing to help) could work on forming one. If we're able to even influence one state election, we could get something proposed in a state legislature. Heck, if ...
by 803sccdantes
Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Start a Facebook Group
Replies: 2
Views: 8126

Start a Facebook Group

This just popped into my head as I deleted the 20th e-mail from the 10th amendment center in my facebook group. Perhaps creating a facebook group could help at least inform people about this idea being out there.
by 803sccdantes
Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Focus on Expansion for All Points of View
Replies: 3
Views: 5579

Re: Focus on Expansion for All Points of View

I think you're on the right path- be sure to make it very clear that this idea is not just for right wingers or libertarians- it's for every point of view. Honestly, I really think this could catch on- especially given the current complete mistrust of Congress. Perhaps e-mailing this site to some ra...
by 803sccdantes
Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Some Court Cases About The 435 Number
Replies: 16
Views: 16033

Some Court Cases About The 435 Number

I was a little bored today so I looked up some cases where a citizen sued the government about the 435 limitation. Here's a quick list and a synopsis of what happened: Wendelken v. Bureau of the Census, N.Y ., N.Y. 582 F.Supp. 342 D.C.N.Y.,1983. Sep 21, 1983 In this case, the plaintiff argued that &...
by 803sccdantes
Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:53 am
Forum: Section 10: Achieving the revolutionary vision
Topic: Focus on Expansion for All Points of View
Replies: 3
Views: 5579

Focus on Expansion for All Points of View

I've had this page bookmarked for months and I'm glad to see that there's finally a community to discuss this in. I've loved the idea from the minute I ran across the website. My only advice to the movement would be to focus on an expansion for all points of view. I know you address this on the webs...