While 300 million Americans were celebrating the eve of a new year last month; by the stroke of a pen President Barack Obama has signed into law one of the most egregious and heinous laws ever passed in the United States.
Similar to the secret signing into law of the Federal Reserve Act on December 23rd, 1913 while the Senate was away, our President has subjugated the American population without a Direct Democratic vote, without public debate, and without the consent of an informed citizenry.
Your inherent Natural Rights have in essence been stripped.
Your right to protections against illegal search and seizure – gone.
Your right to be judged by a court of law and a jury of your peers – gone.
Your right to retain your own birth citizenship.
It removes Posse Comitatus allowing our own military to conduct law enforcement activities on American soil, currently illegal under our U.S. Constitution, sieze our own citizens, remove them by force under rendition to foreign lands under no lawful arrest to be detained indefinitely, tortured if deemed necessary and even executed should the powers that be decide so. No trial, no recourse.
No free speech rights.
No right to due process.
No right to remain silent.
No rights under the New War Powers.
1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, 4th, 5th, 14th, ….. You have no more rights under this Law.
One must seriously ask themselves; who does this law affect?
Terrorists?
Political Dissidents?
Anyone who disagrees with our government and who is outspoken?
Anti-war demonstrators?
Tea Party members?
Preppers?
Citizens who believe in our Constitution, and a smaller central government?
Support our troops by bringing them home where they belong!
I am ex-military.
I am your brother.
I will stand and fight by your side for our Constitution against enemies foreign AND DOMESTIC.
I ask all to lay down their arms and stop serving an unjust policy and an unjust group of leaders who care not of the sacrifices you give in their name.
Keep your oath to defend not your Government but to Defend Your Constitution as you committed to do.
Following our previous theme of George Orwell’s classic “1984″, we find it only appropriate to author a quick post on the fact that the nation’s largest employer has now stopped issuing paychecks. Instead, they are issuing “payroll cards” for those individuals who decline direct deposit. Walmart reports employing more than 1.4 million people and says it will reduce over 250,000 pounds of paper via the new payroll cards.
Most would say this is a pragmatic and sensible approach to cutting corporate SG&A expenses. In our tin hat wearing world, however, this is just one more step towards an eventual cashless society where the rights of individual privacy will have gone by the wayside.
At least the payroll cards do allow for a limited number of ATM cash withdrawal transactions without fees.
As stated on an ABC News Article (link provided below); “Michael W. Brandl, an economics professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, questions if this will lead employees to save less.”
He said it would be “much easier just to spend it, as opposed to going to the bank, cashing the check and putting $20 into the ‘rainy day’ fund or jar.”
The thing we at TheSovereignState.com would like to know is; once you register your card, just who has access to your spending habits, debit transactions, cash withdrawal transactions, purchases, all down to the very last penny of your paycheck, should you choose to completely exhaust your new payroll card that is?
During this year’s busy legislative session, an obscure bill (House bill 195) has been signed and has become law in Louisiana. This new law, in what seems more appropriate on a page of George Orwell’s classic “1984″, outlaws the use of cash in transactions during the exchange of second hand goods, i.e. in garage sales. The bill was co-authored by State Representative Rickey Hardey who claims the bill’s intent was to target criminals who sell stolen merchandise.
Interesting… the last time I checked, it was still against the law to steal something; it’s called theft. And for those inquiring minds; I believe it’s still illegal to “receive” stolen property; it’s called imagine that, “receiving stolen property.” I think that sums up both sides of a 2-sided transaction.
Now we’re supposed to believe we need another law to make it illegal to use cash in such a transaction?
The last time I checked the latest CSI: Miami Show (sorry, I can’t speak from experience), criminals don’t usually walk around buying stolen property from each other with credit cards.
The solution, according to Mr. Hardey, is to impose legislation to “track” these transactions, thus punishing 99% of the law-abiding public over the 1% of potential criminals.
The solution in a sane world would be to simply not steal and to not knowingly pay for and receive stolen property. The criminals are already committing a crime when they steal and then attempt to unload their stash. We don’t need a new cash tracking mechanism that will inevitably hurt business, especially with a (%+ unemployment rate in the U.S.
This is another unjust law that deserves nothing less than civil disobedience. It is none of the Government’s business what law abiding citizens are buying and selling or what medium they may be using to transact such agreements, whether barter, gold, silver, cash or jelly beans.
Does a plan by the U.S. Government to seize it’s citizen’s private 401K accounts seem far fetched? To most unaware Americans, I would presume it would sound incomprehensible.
However, that is exactly what cash-strapped Argentina did during its own debt crises. Argentina essentially “nationalized” $30 billion in private pension funds ahead of a tough budget year.
There is talk currently underway on Capitol Hill to discuss just such a plan.
Here is a letter of opposition from Republican senators:
The Honorable Hilda L. Solis Secretary U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210
The Honorable Timothy Geithner Secretary ?U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210
Dear Secretaries Solis and Geithner:
As members of the Republican Savings Solutions Group, we write today to express our strong opposition to any proposal to eliminate or federalize private-sector defined contribution pension plans, such as 401(k)s, or impose burdensome new requirements upon the businesses, large and small, who choose to offer these plans to their employees.
In the Annual Report of the White House Task Force on the Middle Class, Vice President Biden discussed at length the creation of so-called “Guaranteed Retirement Accounts, (GRAs)” which would provide for protection from “inflation and market risk” and potentially “guarantee a specified real return above the rate of inflation” — presumably at taxpayer expense. In the Report, the Vice President recommended “further study of these issues.”
The Vice President’s comments are troubling, insofar as they come on the heels of testimony before Congress from supporters of GRAs proposing to eliminate the favorable tax treatment currently afforded to 401(k) plans, and instead use those dollars to fund government-invested GRAs into which all employees would be required to contribute a portion of their salary — again, with a government subsidy. These advocates would, essentially, dismantle the present private-sector 401(k) system, replacing it instead with a government-run investment plan, the size and scope of which remain to be seen. This despite data showing that 90 percent of households have a favorable opinion of the existing 401(k)/IRA system.
In light of these facts, we write today to express our opposition in the strongest terms to any effort to “nationalize” the private 401(k) system, or any proposal that would dismantle or disfavor the private 401(k) system in favor of a government-run retirement security regime.
Similarly, and more recently, the Departments of Labor and Treasury have jointly issued a “Request for Information” regarding the “annuitization” of 401(k) plans through “Lifetime Income Options.” While we appreciate the Departments’ seeking guidance and information from all parties and stakeholders in advance of regulatory activity, we strongly urge that the Departments not proceed with any regulation in this area before they have carefully and thoroughly considered all of the information received.
More specifically, we urge that the Departments take no action to mandate that plan sponsors — often, small businesses — include a “lifetime income” or “annuitization” option if they choose to offer a 401(k) plan to their employees, or that beneficiaries take some or all of their retirement savings in such an option. Data shows that 70 percent of Americans oppose the concept of a mandated annuity or government payout of their 401(k) plan. On a more fundamental level, Congress should not be in the business of choosing “winners” and “losers” among retirement security stakeholders. Instead, we urge the Departments to make it easier for employers to include retirement income solutions in their savings plans and to help workers learn more about the value of their retirement savings as a source of retirement income. Finally, to the extent new mandates and bureaucratic red tape from Washington push small employers out of the business of offering these plans to their employees, we would submit such an effort weakens, rather than strengthens retirement security.
We appreciate your consideration of our views in these important matters and stand ready to work with you and the Administration to promote secure and adequate retirement savings for all Americans.
Sincerely,
House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH)
Rep. John Kline (R-MN)
Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI)
Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX)
Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV)
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH)
Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH)
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN)
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS)
Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA)
Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA)
Our government is out of control and it is up to each and every American citizen to take a proverbial if not a literal stand and say enough is enough. I don’t need the U.S. government to hold my hand and protect me from myself and my investment decisions. This Nanny State mentality must end now. There is only one Higher Power I seek for guidance and It is not draped in any flag or wielding a large gavel while strolling down Capitol Hill to a press conference.
It is said there is nothing new under the sun. Let me assure you, there truly is nothing new. What has been perpetrated by governments throughout time, will be repeated in future days. Let a simple step through history be your guiding light to the future.
ALERT: CA AB 962 has been overturned in court 1/18/2011.
Two weeks before the implementation of AB 962, the Superior Court for Fresno County declared the new law “constitutionally vague” and overturned it. This momenteous decision benefits all gun owners in the state, for it was innocent gun owners, purchasing ammunition for handguns, that would have been harassed and inconvenienced by the law. That’s one for the Republic.
We urge you to take a minute and to re-write the Governor and express your discontentment with his decision to sign the Bill and remind him and other legislators and representatives that we will not forget their voting records. Californians have long memories and we will hold them accountable in future elections.
Letter to all California residents from Cabellas – PLEASE READ – AB962 Ammunition Restriction to be signed by Oct. 11 – Please call Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Office.
Another large hole being blown through our Constitution.
Hello folks – we knew this was coming.
Your guns are no good if you can’t find ammo. At least I’m sure that’s what the CA politicians are thinking.
Again the California legislature is spending time on issues they have no business legislating. Earlier this year they spent time questioning whether or not to listen to the will of the voters on Proposition 8. Now they are busy trying to pr
In an act that may violate Federal Law, the Obama Administration, this week, has sent a communication via www.whitehouse.gov to millions of U.S. citizens. Their request was to ask them to turn in their friends and neighbors if they receive emails or communications regarding Barrack Obama’s Health Care Plan that seem “fishy”.
Here is a direct quote from Linda Douglass, Communications Director of the White House’s Health Reform Office.
“There is a lot of disinformation about health insurance reform out there, spanning from control of personal finances to end of life care. These rumors often travel just below the surface via chain emails or through casual conversation. Since we can’t keep track of all of them here at the White House, we’re asking for your help. If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag@whitehouse.gov.”
We at TheSovereignState.com realize that Nancy Ann DeParle, our newly “appointed” U.S. Health-Care Czar, whose office this communication was sent from is new to her post and may not be completely familiar with all Federal Statutes. So we’ve decided to give her a quick refresher on what the U.S. Government can and can not do in regard to collecting information on its citizens.
A little background from the Nixon Administration (1969-1974)
In 1972, The Supreme Court examined the Nixon Administration’s actions and determined that those actions violated American’s Fourth Amendment guarantee of right of privacy and protection against illegal search and seizure. In addition, it was determined Nixon’s actions violated our Bill of Rights, specifically our First Amendment Right of Free Speech. Nixon sent his cronies to take pictures of and record U.S. citizens while expressing their First Amendment Right to Free Speech during protest rallies.
Shortly thereafter, Congress passed U.S. federal law preventing our Executive Branch from collecting such information on U.S. citizens while exercising their constitutional rights.
“Congress shall pass no law… abridging free speech of U.S. citizens.”
As an open question to the Obama Administration, Linda Douglass, and the new Health-Care Czar… what exactly are you doing with those solicited emails with private contact information on U.S. citizens?
While we anxiously await your response back, Mrs. Douglass, we think we’ve found just the type of “fishy” information you’re asking for.
In an act of selfless patriotism, it seems we have found some “fishy” inconsistencies coming directly from Mr. President Barack Obama himself and we thought you should know.
For example, Barack Obama as Senator, has consistently touted a single payer health care system. And just recently, President Obama was reported by the Wall Street Journal and quoted as saying…
“If I were designing a system from scratch, I would probably go ahead with a single-payer system.”
This seems in stark contrast to his comments against such a system.
So we ask, when was President Obama lying and when was he telling the truth?
Vigilantly Yours;
Aubrey Phillips,
Managing Director
TheSovereignState.com
The House is set to vote on a critical energy Bill tomorrow known as The Waxman-Markey Global Warming Bill.
This Bill alone could be the largest sweeping power grab and “hidden” tax increase on the American people in a generation.
Please take a moment out of your busy day and call your State Representative and urge a no vote on this Bill. The American people simply can’t afford this kind of Bill to be passed in a time when the Nation is already facing unbelievably daunting economic issues.
According to the Heritage Foundation, this Bill will cost the typical American family on average $1500 per year in energy bills. Most notably, Douglas Emendorf, the Director of The Congressional Budget Office, testified before the Senate Committee on Finance that Cap-and-Trade program costs for energy producers would be “passed along to consumers of energy and energy-intensive products.” This translates directly to higher energy bills for the average American at a time when we simply can not afford more “hidden” taxes.
You can call the switchboard of the U.S. House Of Representatives at:
202-225-3121 and 202-224-3121.
Please take the time to call and express your opinion.
In an act that may violate Federal Law, the Obama Administration, this week, has sent a communication via www.whitehouse.gov to millions of U.S. citizens. Their request was to ask them to turn in their friends and neighbors if they receive emails or communications regarding Barrack Obama’s Health Care Plan that seem “fishy”.
