UPDATES:
- Fellowship Rendezvous Networking Service
Things are humming along with the FRNS Project. We currently have a good number of Fellowship State Managers signed on to handle the requests of Save-A-Patriot Fellowship members to access FRNS. The project has yet to be released in the members assistance program newsletter The Liberty Tree. The expected release date is the end of June.
If you are a current fellowship member in good standing sign-in again at the 'Members Support' page and find out if your state has been assigned a FRNS State Manager. There is also a private forum created for exam-certified Independent Representatives who wish to access tips, tools, training and tricks-of-the-trade for enrolling others into the fellowship.
We expect full launch of the FRNS Project July 4th, 2002 of this year. How appropriate, don't you think? Don't look for The Tax Freedom 101 Report to be published for awhile as the staff is going to be plenty busy accommodating requests from members, and Fellowship State Managers for the next several weeks. As usual time sensitive announcements will be provided in the Tax Freedom 101 Discussion and Alert Forum. Sign up here for this service.
If you are unfamiliar with the FRNS Project read the June 4th issue of The Tax Freedom 101 Report to get up to speed.
- The Infamous Banner Ad
Who isn't sick of banner ads these days? Well no doubt we all are. In fact, it is safe to say that most Internet savvy Netizens are good at ignoring them by now. But hey, it's us. Yes, this time we are rolling out a banner ad - finally. Actually it is pretty startling, for those who understand what they are reading. Anyhow, we thought we would show it to you in this issue and encourage you to use it. We would especially like to encourage Tax Freedom 101 Qualified Markets and Save-A-Patriot Fellowship members to use the newly created banner ad.
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NEWS:
- Major Constitutional Revival Movement Author Breaks into the 'Conservative' Arena
Mr. G. Edward Griffin author of the well-known book in patriot circles, 'The Creature from Jekyll Island - A Second Look at the Federal Reserve' was heard recently on FreeRepublic Radio. Why is this such a surprise? FreeRepublic is primarily a 'conservative' news/activism/think-tank group that shuns most patriot oriented information - the like that this author provides. Usually FR is rah-rah conservative slant Rush Windbag, ignore the real issues focused. However of late, things are beginning to turn at FR. Could this be because more of you are beginning to sign-in and give a voice to critical fundamental issues that typically is censored and ridiculed by head-in-the-sand groups such as these?
This show was so outstanding and well produced that we had to share it with you. It has been archived. The host of the show had never heard of Mr. Griffin until a week before the show. He was blown away. You will be also!
Heads up, because Mr. Griffin is working on a new book which he discusses later in the show.
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- H.R. 2525 Fair Tax
The following article regarding the recently proposed 'Fair Tax' comes from the folks at the American Constitutional Research Service, not to be confused with the Congressional Research Service [CRS]. The bill itself is not a hoax, but the means in which it is portrayed as being 'fair' is a hoax. A quick and poignant writing on the basics of taxation as portrayed in the Constitution in relation to H.R. 2525 render the 'fair tax' proposal down to its basic elements - unfair, and unlawful.
To read, EXPOSING THE "FAIR TAX" HOAX by John William Kurowski of ACRS click here.
Related article: IRS ready to concede, April 1, 2001, available here.
- Now it Gets Interesting
Bob Schulz, organizer and leader of the We The People organization has formally announced his intentions never to file a tax return again. We applaud Bob for his bravery, and exhausting all his civil activism avenues prior to making this decision. We just pray that Bob, and his organization realize that the income tax is mandatory, but limited in its application and to whom it applies. Obviously Bob realizes, as does the organization he heads, that the income tax does not apply to them when involved in a specific activity such as earning a living in the states of the Union. Nevertheless, the income tax is not voluntary as they so often state.
Bob does state:
"The government leaves us no choice," said Schulz. "We have documented their crimes, the abuses and the mechanics of the fraud. We have petitioned. We have pleaded. We have supplicated. We will not grovel. Make no mistake -- we will not passively give up our freedoms to the repugnant acts of a dishonest government."
Welcome to the club Bob. Is this your Declaration of Independence? If so, you may want to consider membership in the Save-A-Patriot Fellowship, and soon.
Schulz's letter publicly proclaims and staunchly states that after 45 years of willful compliance he now refuses file a tax return for 2001, 2002 and for all future years. To read Bob Schulz's letter, "[We The People] 'The Gloves Are Off'" go here.
Related article and background history of We The People can be traced backwards from the news story Woeful Responses from Representatives as found in the May 28th issue of The Tax Freedom 101 Report here.
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INFORMATION:
- I Formally Announce My Resignation from the Wealth Redistribution League!
Explanation of the Affidavit of Revocation and Rescission Process to Quit Social Security
by Bryan Rusch, Financial Educator and Independent Representative for the Save-A-Patriot Fellowship
A Little Q & A to Get Warmed Up
Question: Why the affidavit of revocation and rescission process to quit Social Security?
Answer: We are going to address the issue of quitting Social Security in a moment. First, there are many statements or questions that we hear which are related. We would like to clear up some misunderstandings by responding to the following common questions and statements. By doing this it will also add clarity to the answer of the revocation and rescission process.
Question: How do I get rid of my Social Security Number?
Answer: The number isn't "yours" it's theirs [the government's], they assigned a Social Security Account Number to you at your, your legal guardian, or natural or adoptive parents formal request. The request for an SSN was made on the SS 5 application for Social Security and Tax Account Number.
Question: Can I get all my money back that I paid into Social Security?
Answer: No, not unless you apply for benefits and then meet the terms of eligibility. Even then there is no guarantee that you will get it all back. Remember that Social Security is merely a political promise. Congress could vote to end Social Security if they so desired, and there would be no recourse for those who have participated and already paid in. In today's culture it would be political suicide for a politician to end the grand daddy of entitlement benefits, therefore it is unlikely that this cash cow for the government is going anywhere anytime soon, even if the reports continue to point to Social Security's insolvency. If you like to gamble you can continue to throw 30% or more of your earnings into this black hole, then reach down inside to see what is left when you do meet eligibility.
Question: Do I have to quit Social Security to stop paying the income tax?
Answer: No. Income taxes are not connected to the wage and employment tax [SS tax], they are completely separate. The income tax is mandatory, but limited in its application and to whom it applies. The Social Security tax is voluntary, and you can decide to participate one quarter and not the next. However for you to become vested in SS, it will require you sending in those largely inapplicable 1040's with your SSN, name and earnings information signed under the penalties of perjury.
Question: If I stop filing returns now, and do not quit Social Security can I collect the benefits when I'm ready to retire?
Answer: Maybe. This depends on if you can meet Social Security's eligibility requirements, do not have a levy attached to your account at the time you apply, and of course that is if there is any money to be had in the Social Security "Trust" fund when you are ready to retire. All the money in the SS Trust Fund is already spent at the beginning of each fiscal year, and having a key to the "lock box" won't help. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Question: Can I collect on Medicare and Medicaid benefits if I quit Social Security?
Answer: If you really quit you have no right or entitlement to any Social Welfare programs. You will have to do it the old fashion way. Pay for it yourself.
Question: Should I quit Social Security?
Answer: That depends on a number of situations. Is it economically wise for you to quit at your present age? What your religious beliefs are and have to say about being numbered, and stealing from your neighbors. Do you believe you, your family, and/or community can provide for yourselves? Do you mind continually throwing away thirty percent or more by continuing to participant in SS and hence growing the government sow? There may be more situations but those were the biggies.
Revisiting the First Question
Now let's get back to the main question. Why the affidavit of revocation and rescission process to quit Social Security? In the question you might be asking, what exactly is being revoked and rescinded? The short answer is the application SS-5 is being revoked by your formal declaration of rescinding the signature on the application.
The affidavit is your personal declaration and understanding that something was done (the application process) under certain pretenses that were thought to be mandatory at the time, and now you understand that it was done in error, and that the error which occurred was a result of constructive fraud. We still have not found anyone who has applied for a government number yet who knew exactly what the ramifications were prior, although I'm sure there are some out there who knew.
Constructive fraud is defined as the following: constructive fraud - n. when the circumstances show that someone's actions give him/her an unfair advantage over another by unfair means (lying to or deliberately obfuscating the truth about a citizen's lawful requirements and duties under the law or promoting unnecessary actions to be taken by the citizen to achieve an unfair affect, for example), the court/jury/people may decide from the methods used and the result, that it should treat the situation as if there was actual fraud even if all the technical elements of fraud have not been proven.
Defining the word "constructive" may also help. Constructive, adj. a legal fiction for treating a situation as if it were actually so. Some examples help to clarify this term:
a) although there is no written law requiring participation in Social Security for citizens of the 50 states of the Union, Social Security has enacted programs [Enumeration at Birth Program] and given incentives and instructions to hospitals to coerce parents into numbering their children at birth.
b) although there is no written law requiring participation in Social Security for citizens of the 50 states of the Union, the states have made requirements upon the people to be numbered in order to travel, renew occupational licenses, give blood, etc.
c) although Social Security repeatedly reports there is no law requiring participation in Social Security for citizens to live and work in the United States, the United States Congress, and the Internal Revenue Service, by deceptive and misleading words and statements in the Internal Revenue Code, as well as IRS publications and generated news articles have repeatedly deceived the general public into believing that a citizen is required to have a Social Security number to live and work in the United States, and hence they must file returns on their domestic source earnings.
d) although the written law is clear as to the intent of the Congress and is in conformity with the United States Constitution as to our system of taxation, widespread rumors and misinformed public opinion, and the general practice of lawyers, C.P.A.'s and income tax preparers has misled the public to incorrectly believe that the 16th Amendment to the US Constitution authorized Congress to impose a direct tax on labor, property, exchanges of property, property received as a result of exercising a constitutionally secured right to contract.
Rescinded Therefore Resigned
The actual affidavit of revocation and rescission that has been developed goes into tremendously more detail on Constructive Fraud and past actions of one who unwittingly applied for an SSN, as well as their previous acts of filing returns. The law and Supreme court cases are referenced, cited and interwoven throughout the affidavit which bolster the affiants position.
So what is an agency such as the United States Treasury to do when they receive a detailed explanation of a citizen's sincere understanding of the law (documented with the law) with respect to requirements of obtaining an SSN and personal requirements on the filing of returns?
Well because the government in this case is the proponent of a rule or order, it is their job to rebut the allegations contained within the affidavit and they must prove the challenge to their jurisdiction is incorrect as specified under Section 556D of Title 5 government agencies and employees. If the rule of presumption in this particular case with respect to the affidavit of revocation and rescission is not reversed and no rebuttal is forthcoming from the Treasury then the information as presented within the affidavit will stand to be correct. The government is now required to prove its jurisdiction! Since it has been a consistent practice of the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury not to respond by rebutting the affidavit, they never have by the way, then the allegations and statements within the affidavit can be relied upon to be correct. As they should.
In the future the affidavit can become a beautiful piece of exculpatory evidence (to clear from alleged fault or guilt), which can then be entered into evidence as to why one did not file a return if a criminal charges such as willful failure to file or even tax evasion charges are sought...as rare as that might be. This was the case when one of our members', Donald Paul was acquitted on multiple counts in an information under Internal Revenue Code, Section 7203, Willful failure to file when he entered the Affidavit of Revocation and Rescission. See Reasonable Action Issue #221, 1996. For a related article on criminal prosecutions you should certainly read, "The Tale of Two Cites". You can read this article available on the Internet by clicking here.
Let me say it is a real education unto itself to actually read this 8 page affidavit prepared by the Save-A-Patriot Fellowship, as yours truly filed this very same document back in April of 1997. After fully understanding the nature of the tax situation and the purpose of Social Security I did not hesitate to send it in certified mail return receipt requested on three separate occasions. I just wanted to make sure they received it if you know what I mean. They did. As usual, no response. Mr. Rubin must have been busy bailing out third world countries that day.
Be A Part of History
The affidavit goes into significant detail of the constructive fraud that has continued to this very day. If the government can not be honest with its citizens as to their actual duties and responsibilities now, it stands to reason that when the house of cards does finally collapse under the weight of "non" compliance, the government will then have to point its finger at yours truly and the thousands of others who have decidedly quit the Wealth Redistribution League in order to keep their fair share. I certainly will be proud to have been recognized as playing a part in destroying Socialism or blatant Communism in this country if and when that day ever comes.
Related Topic. - "The Covered Employee - To Be or Not to Be Covered", The video tape summary from Part 5 of the Just The Facts Video Lecture, click here. (Requires Real Player)
Wishing you a tax-free day,
The Tax Freedom 101 Staff
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