Sometimes I don’t know how to respond because the things you say are profound and deep. Very few people are saying these things to us. May God continue to bless you and use you to speak to as many people as possible!!
Thank you for your kind words and for reading my stuff. I don't know how many people will bother to read what I've written. But God knoweth. Praise God. Amen.
Though I agree with all four of your main points (I have consciously declined to vote for over 3 decades); I especially want to affirm your point to stop paying taxes. Most people I know are terrified of being audited by the irs, but I suspect the chances of getting audited are actually very slim, perhaps less than getting struck by lightning. I recall noticing some years ago a flurry of headlines about the irs hiring 77,000 new agents—I immediately wondered whether us normies (producers not parasites) have any way knowing how many were actually hired. 770? 7700, perhaps. 77,000, very doubtful. The real purpose of those headlines was propaganda of fear and intimidation. It’s so much easier for the tyrants to scare their victims into complying than having to audit each of them (and fine them and imprison them).
When each of us stops paying taxes it may not seem like much; the criminal gangs calling themselves governments have so many other ways to access money, including borrowing and outright counterfeiting (with the global banking cartel).
The real power of this choice comes on the side of us as individuals, staking claim to our individual sovereignty in our own minds, and among those whom we choose to inform of our choice. The most powerful word in the English language? — “No”. It is incredibly empowering to say “No!” to bullies and tyrants alike (though it can be dangerous as well, so prudence and discernment are recommended).
Identifying rules that are stupid and/or evil and consciously choosing to break them is good for the soul.
And of course my favorite Heinlein quote comes to mind here: “I am Free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am Free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
1. "Who do you expect to count the votes? The people who count the votes are not inclined to count votes for reducing their power ..."
This reminds me of a quote from Stalin, who was so forthright in telling the truth at times:
"It is not the voters who determine the outcome of elections but those who count the votes."
2. "But if you would stop paying them, they would go away. " The best way to make beasts go away is to quit feeding them. Perhaps the leading constitutional lawyer on our side of the Great Divide is Larry Becraft of Huntsville, Alabama: http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Ebecraft/Taxation.html
I recommend beginning with his site to learn about the facts and also the "silver bullets" of bad legal theories from those selling convictions to those who use them. The most basic fact is that nobody can find in Title 26 Subtitle A - the income tax statutes - where ordinary Americans working in America are liable for the tax. Larry's legal briefs explain the situation clearly.
Accordingly, most people not participating in the confession of their financial data are not guilty of any crime for it. However, one must consider who has the police power, and to arrange one's affairs in view of this - namely, to "leave the System" along with any trace of your wealth.
Thank you Jim for your bold and very usefu,l mature prayer which you always include at the end of your essays - I'm trying to memorize it at least the essentials as it looks to be very proper.
Sometimes I don’t know how to respond because the things you say are profound and deep. Very few people are saying these things to us. May God continue to bless you and use you to speak to as many people as possible!!
Thank you for your kind words and for reading my stuff. I don't know how many people will bother to read what I've written. But God knoweth. Praise God. Amen.
Thank you.
You're welcome. All the glory to God. Amen.
Though I agree with all four of your main points (I have consciously declined to vote for over 3 decades); I especially want to affirm your point to stop paying taxes. Most people I know are terrified of being audited by the irs, but I suspect the chances of getting audited are actually very slim, perhaps less than getting struck by lightning. I recall noticing some years ago a flurry of headlines about the irs hiring 77,000 new agents—I immediately wondered whether us normies (producers not parasites) have any way knowing how many were actually hired. 770? 7700, perhaps. 77,000, very doubtful. The real purpose of those headlines was propaganda of fear and intimidation. It’s so much easier for the tyrants to scare their victims into complying than having to audit each of them (and fine them and imprison them).
When each of us stops paying taxes it may not seem like much; the criminal gangs calling themselves governments have so many other ways to access money, including borrowing and outright counterfeiting (with the global banking cartel).
The real power of this choice comes on the side of us as individuals, staking claim to our individual sovereignty in our own minds, and among those whom we choose to inform of our choice. The most powerful word in the English language? — “No”. It is incredibly empowering to say “No!” to bullies and tyrants alike (though it can be dangerous as well, so prudence and discernment are recommended).
Identifying rules that are stupid and/or evil and consciously choosing to break them is good for the soul.
And of course my favorite Heinlein quote comes to mind here: “I am Free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am Free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
A few addenda to your well-placed comments:
1. "Who do you expect to count the votes? The people who count the votes are not inclined to count votes for reducing their power ..."
This reminds me of a quote from Stalin, who was so forthright in telling the truth at times:
"It is not the voters who determine the outcome of elections but those who count the votes."
2. "But if you would stop paying them, they would go away. " The best way to make beasts go away is to quit feeding them. Perhaps the leading constitutional lawyer on our side of the Great Divide is Larry Becraft of Huntsville, Alabama: http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Ebecraft/Taxation.html
I recommend beginning with his site to learn about the facts and also the "silver bullets" of bad legal theories from those selling convictions to those who use them. The most basic fact is that nobody can find in Title 26 Subtitle A - the income tax statutes - where ordinary Americans working in America are liable for the tax. Larry's legal briefs explain the situation clearly.
Accordingly, most people not participating in the confession of their financial data are not guilty of any crime for it. However, one must consider who has the police power, and to arrange one's affairs in view of this - namely, to "leave the System" along with any trace of your wealth.
Nice article - the last one is probably the most important of them all.
Praying is important.
Peace,
BK
Thank you Jim for your bold and very usefu,l mature prayer which you always include at the end of your essays - I'm trying to memorize it at least the essentials as it looks to be very proper.
Godspeede sir - Geo