What is USAv3?

USAv3 is a peaceful, digital, democratic movement to create a new Constitution for the 21st century, bringing about the third iteration of our Union. Our goal is to organize and livestream a Constitutional Convention. We want leading experts and the American People to work together to design a new system of government capable of handling this era’s challenges: technological disruption, ecological crisis, economic inequality, and cultural division, among others.

Why do we need a new Constitution?

Amendments can patch holes in our hull, but they cannot save a ship that has been hijacked. Just as Americans once replaced the failing Articles of Confederation with the Constitution, we now need another political rebirth; one that conserves our freedoms, restores our democracy, and adapts our government to the realities and challenges of today. Until we regain control over our government, our environment, economy, and social unity will continue deteriorating because the government will continue to regulate our civilization in favor of financial interests.

Is this even allowed?

The Declaration of Independence, our nation’s founding document, the very thing that birthed our Union, says the following:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”

Our government has become destructive to our lives, liberty, and happiness, and as such, it is our right to alter or abolish it and institute a new government. Popular sovereignty supersedes Constitutional authority; always has, always will.

The Declaration of Independence was illegal, and the creation of the Constitution itself was extralegal, as the delegates were only supposed to reform the Articles of Confederation (our first government framework). The reality is that there is no legal pathway for replacing the Constitution outright, and that is the only thing able to regain control of our government.

Could this be considered treason?

No. Treason, under the U.S. Constitution, is narrowly defined as levying war against the United States or giving aid and comfort to its enemies. This movement does neither. To call it treason would be to deny the very principle America was founded on: that government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. We are not betraying the Union, we are working to save it.

How is this different from a typical revolution?

This is a non-violent, digital, democratic, diplomatic revolutionary movement, one fueled by words, ideas, memes, and dreams instead of one of bullets and bombs. Nonviolent, coordinated resistance is the only way we actually win against the US government. The entire point of this movement is to communicate the unacceptable state of our civilization and use the immense connective power of the internet to prevent widespread violence, corruption, chaos, and tyranny. By digitally connecting our foremost expert’s knowledge and our citizenry’s lived experience we can fabricate the greatest democratic experiment ever and maximize our chances of peacefully creating the best government possible.

Is this tied to a political party or ideology?

This movement is not tied to either major political party, nor any of the ideologies of the past (capitalism, communism, socialism, anarchism, etc.). Rather, this movement seeks to create an entirely new ideology based on the knowledge and technology of the present day and the lessons of the past. We believe that extreme capitalism and communism have failed to create healthy societies. We seek to create the most efficient, equitable civilization possible, one which allows every citizen the opportunity to live their lives as freely as possible. Basically, our ideology is one of maximum freedom.

What if I disagree?

People will inevitably disagree; no manifesto or movement is perfect. That is why it is vitally important that you express exactly why you disagree with any facet of this movement. Doing so allows us to gather data and opinions that structure our movement and our next government as perfectly as possible. We will start by using the forum at /r/USAv3 to gather and structure public feedback. Make a post. Drop a comment. Nominate an individual delegate. Upvote or downvote anything. But above all: exercise your willpower!

How can I get involved right now?

Right now, you can read about why this movement is necessary and why we believe our government should be structured a certain way. As mentioned earlier, expressing any strong opinions you have regarding any part of this idea is perhaps the most important thing you can contribute.

Beyond developing a fuller understanding of the literature, you can help share and spread this idea. We want to get as many people talking about this idea as possible in order to maximize the chances of a peaceful transfer of power. Join our community subreddit or follow us on YouTube or Instagram. Helping build this movement is the second most helpful thing you can do.

Who is Marcos?

Virtually every single organization operates with a single chief decision maker. This structure is true across ideologies, cultures, and eras, it is true of armies and corporations and orchestras and sports teams. While this movement seeks to create the greatest democratic experiment in human history and the greatest democratic government in the world, the unflinching, uncomfortable truth is that this revolution must be led by an individual. I am offering to play that role for you. I believe I am unique in my capacity to organize and execute this Convention, and if you actually read through the content on this website, I believe you will come to that conclusion as well.

So why me? Because I have the imagination to create the idea of a livestreamed Constitutional Convention, the perseverance to obsessively refine that dream over a period of years by myself, and the audacity to actually try and realize this dream. While I am essentially a nobody, some graffiti in my hometown told me “BE SOMEONE”, so I’m trying to do that. I’m trying to be the person we so desperately need.

I’m also broke, because my passion doesn’t pay very well.
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