2010 USA political news
Vice President Wiedermann heads off possible impeachment and resigns. Melvin Connor is sworn in as the new VP.
The 2010 Census has nearly 150 questions and is met with massive noncompliance. Hundreds of censustakers are roughed up. Despite dire threats of imprisonment, many Americans learn that they are not required to answer the questionnaire beyond the number of citizens in their household.
2010 USA economic news
Gold is $2,573 and the Dow is 3409.
Wyoming General Election
November 2010
The US Government and most states had, through their increasingly draconian actions, boosted the "market" for freedom. Hence, many Americans were fleeing Kalifornia, Neu Jersey, Taxachusetts, Maryland, etc. This migration was like the electrical potential of voltage; it was looking for some-where to go. Only one state was a "closed circuit" with little impedance. Libertarian leaning Americans continued to pour into Wyoming, especially when they heard good reports from friends and family who had been there since 2006.
Freedom there was maintaining itself and not shrinking.
Much had been learned about relocation logistics from the "dress rehearsal" of 2006, and 2010 went more smoothly. Besides the counties of Weston, Big Horn, Washakie, Park, Converse, and Lincoln, a hoped for overflow made Goshen County possible as well. Twelve of Wyoming's 23 counties were to be under laissez-faire government in January. Except for the counties of Sheridan and Campbell (slated for 2014), the entire northern band of the state was in libertarian hands.
Continued advances in the legislature had been planned and achieved. Senate Districts 3, 16, 19, and 23, and House Districts 4, 6, 21, 24, 25, 51, and 54 were won by new candidates embracing liberty.
Washington,D.C. FBIHQ
November 2010
"Bleth, nice to see you again," Director Klein says.
"Thank you, sir."
"Lots of news from Wyoming, I hear."
"Yes, sir. It was a very successful election for the newcomers. I'm now positive that they'll be going for the entire state government in 2014."
"Really? What makes you so sure?"
"It's pretty simple: why have only half a state? Especially when their formula and their organization have been so effective for the past four years? It'd be like Hitler being satisfied with Poland after the success of blitzkrieg."
Director Klein nods and says, "Yes, that makes sense. Only at the state level would they have any real power. How much are those Free State Project people involved in this?"
"Back in 2006, perhaps a bit as a splinter faction. Today, not at all. I've concluded that the FSP has nothing to do with the Wyoming operation. They're still trying to make a go of their New Hampshire choice up in Coos County, though the Quebec secession two years ago increased FSP numbers. However, since the Wyoming operation has given libertarians a second choice of state, it seems to have drawn a lot of interest away from New Hampshire. There are some grumblings about that among the original FSP cadre. Several discussion groups have called the Wyoming faction 'splitters.' I find that amusing coming from people supposedly dedicated to competition and free choice."
"Why has a splinter Wyoming group been more successful than the chosen New Hampshire?"
"Primarily because Wyoming has 40% the population and twenty-five times less density. Any large group of newcomers risks being alienated by the indigenous citizens, but that hasn't happened in Wyoming because there is so much room. New Hampshire, however, is one of the oldest and most established states. And New Englanders aren't well-known for being overly gregarious to outsiders. They've an entrenched nativist attitude.
"So, for the purposes of a free state idea, I think that Wyoming was clearly the better choice. It's surrounded by sympathetic allies versus antagonists. It has 23 counties versus 10. Its people are western and independent and naturally distrustful of government. Its energy resources are fourth only to Alaska, Texas, and California. And, finally, whoever is behind the Wyoming operation is really marshalling his people. I'd bet he is or was either a military officer or a CEO of a fairly large corporation. The efficiency of their progress is remarkable."
"Well why did the FSP choose New Hampshire then?"
"For several faulty reasons. They overemphasized the importance of a coastline, as if 18 miles of seashore truly increases New Hampshire autonomy. A half-dozen Coast Guard cutters could blockade the entire stretch. They focused too much on a state's current reality rather than its potential. Wyoming was a shirt they could grow into, but they chose New Hampshire because they thought the shirt already fit. And they got all gooey when the 2003 governor said 'Come on up; we'd be glad to have you!' In my view, the FSP got suckered in by too many superficialities. Wyoming always had the real potential and somebody else clearly figured that out.
"If populations had been equal, then New Hampshire would have been tenable. But a free state initiative is, first and foremost, a numbers game. FSPers must maximize their voting leverage to push through their political agenda, so they require a sparsely populated state. That's Wyoming, but they instead chose the third most populated state on their list, with the second most voters. As I said, they got suckered in by the superficial advantages of New Hampshire and forgot all about the most important criterion low county population. It's the key factor to electoral success. Once in office, they can change the political environment to their liking but only once they're in. They must first win elections, and it's 5 to 15 times more difficult in New Hampshire even with fusion candidates."
"How's it going with the FSP up there?"
"Sir, the FSP married a beautiful, mature divorcée who is set in her ways and difficult, instead of a pretty Wyoming college girl who would become the better wife. They had, in my opinion, a shortage of vision. They chose a picked fruit versus one that was still ripening on the vine. The error of their decision is becoming clear. In New Hampshire they've hardly saturated even the least populated county of Coos. Elsewhere they've dribbled in with little or no regard to any statewide effectiveness, such as the southern counties of Hillsborough and Rockingham for the Boston job market."
"You mean they moved to New Hampshire just so they could commute to Massachusetts?" the Director asks with a stunned look on his face.
"Yes, sir, if you can believe it. It's greatly diminished the Coos County effort. Nearly split the New Hampshire movement in half, actually."
The Director harumphs with bland glee. "These people can't even agree on what part of New Hampshire to take over. Sorry, go on, Bleth."
"There are several main differences between the two groups of free staters. One, the Wyoming group seems much more resolute. Remember, of the original 5,500 FSP members, only 46% took the time to send in their one page ballot. And the envelope was even pre-addressed."
"Why did nearly 3,000 members not vote?"
"At least two-thirds allegedly 'abstained' because they had no strong preference between the ten state choices."
"Abstained? They didn't vote but were relied upon by the FSP to actually move to a state chosen by others?"
"It was a contradiction, I agree.
"OK, let's get back to Wyoming."
"Yes, sir. The second difference is that the Wyoming people are predominantly rural, while the New Hampshire people are urban. They are 80/20 inverse images of each other. Because so many Wyoming counties had less than 15,000 or even 8,000 people, they were ripe for takeover by newcomers not adverse to rural life. Several of those counties are extremely desolate. Imagine central Kansas but without the charm. This is a hardy bunch.
"In New Hampshire only the northern county of Coos is sparsely populated, but it's still five times denser than the Wyoming average. The FSPers are facing a somewhat chilly reception there. In Coos County a man named Carl Drega went on a 1997 shooting rampage and killed two state troopers. Libertarians claimed that Drega had been pushed over the edge by environmental regulations, and one notorious columnist even titled a
book The Ballad of Carl Drega. So, many locals in Coos County aren't very happy with an invasion of libertarians whom they suspect of applauding the nut Drega.
"The third difference I've seen is that the Wyoming people are uprooting and transplanting many more businesses. They're not relying on local jobs, they're bringing jobs with them in their companies. There's almost none of that in New Hampshire.
"In conclusion, New Hampshire was a much steeper hill than Wyoming to climb socially, demographically, industrially, and politically. And they're trying to do it with far less organization and absolutely zero operational security. They chat freely online and over the phone about their people, plans, problems, etc.
"Taking over a state can only be done through a succession of county victories to hone political skills and also to showcase the alleged virtues of a libertarian society. That's why the Wyoming newcomers have gone so much further. Their coordinators are treating the state like an archipelago nation to be conquered island by island, and they're doing it. New Hampshire, with only 10 counties, is a different model and one far less suited for the FSP."
"Anything new on the Wyoming methodology?"
"Yes, sir, and this is interesting," Bleth says. "RV and mobile home parks and co-housing communities are built in preparation for the newcomers. Looking at county building permits is another way I've learned to forecast where people are moving to next in Wyoming."
"Have you investigated who's doing all this building?"
"It's a pretty diversified group of folks. No one particular corporation, unfortunately. We're still on top of it, though. The day a new permit is filed, we look into it."
"I'm sure you do, Bleth. You've been very thorough so far."
"Thank you, sir. Oh, and you'll like this. Some of these newcomers are mobile residents in RVs who seem to be posted in successive areas as needed. They'll move from one Wyoming county or legislative district to another in late September, dock at one of their RV parks, declare a change of address and register in the new locale just in time to vote there. These people must be directly controlled by whoever's crunching the electoral data, so we're investigating communication links. We suspect cell phones or pagers owned through intermediaries. They get a new posting and they can be on the road in the morning. Most are retirees. They probably love the 'action.' After the November elections, many of them avoid the snows and head south to Texas and Arizona for the winter. But they always return to Wyoming every May, almost like some kind of military TDY. They're a very effective and efficient voting block. And nobody resents them. They have their own retirement income, so they don't stress the local job market. They bring their own homes, so they don't burden the local housing supply. They arrive, spend outside income, and cause no trouble. It's perfect. Since they love the RV life anyway, somebody thought to put them to good use. What do they care if they change locales a few times a year? Wyoming residency gives them great tax advantages, and fuel's cheap there."
Director Klein laughs suddenly.
"Sir?"
"Sorry, but they remind me of Gallagher's quip that Jehovah's Witnesses should deliver the mail and deaf people should live near the airports."
"Oh, right. Maybe Gallagher is in charge out there."
They both chuckle at this.
Klein ruminates, "RVers as a mobile voting strike force. That's damn clever. You get the feeling that we're playing a bad game of catch-up here?"
"Only several times a month, sir."
"Anything new on the Wyoming organizers?" asks Klein.
Bleth says, "Not really. It's a very tight-knit group, however. Since they have been elected to 12 counties, we are focusing our investigation on their sheriffs and county commissioners. Those leaders will almost certainly be in regular communication with their hierarchy. Also, we've managed to obtain and please don't ask me how a list of the FSPers who voted in October 2003 for Wyoming, but so far we haven't been able to make any leadership connections. Who ever is behind this may not have even signed up under the FSP back when they were looking for their first 5,000 members for the vote."
"Hmmm. That'd be curious, wouldn't it?"
"Yes, sir. It would suggest that their plan preceded the July 2001 founding of the FSP that there always was a splinter group."
The Director chuckles. "If their plan preceded the FSP, then the FSP is the splinter group, not the Wyoming people." Klein shakes his head. "We could be looking at this whole thing backwards. We may have to investigate further back than 2001."
"I'm beginning to think so, yes, sir."
"Good, I'm glad you agree. How would you feel about a Wyoming transfer? SAC of Casper, perhaps? I know that might seem like a demotion from HQ, but I hope you know that's not the case. I need somebody in Wyoming to crack this thing. Who else better than you?"
Bleth doesn't even pause to answer. "I serve the Bureau, sir. I'd be pleased to transfer wherever you think best."
"Thank you, Bleth. I knew I could count on you. Will 90 days be enough time?"
"Yes, sir. I rent, and as you probably know I'm not married. I can leave even sooner than that."
"Good, but I've got to smooth this over with what will be a very unhappy Casper ASAC who was expecting the slot. While I figure out where to send him, start packing your bags. I'll see that nothing new gets put on your plate here in the meantime."
"Thank you, sir."
"Oh, and start thinking about how you'll infiltrate those people."
"Yes, sir, I have. I think the Bureau should buy me an RV. A really nice one. I brought a Winnebago brochure with me to show you."
Klein is stunned for a second, and then says, "You're kidding, right?"
Bleth tries not to, but laughs. "It was worth a try. If you don't ask, the answer's always 'No.' Good day, Director."
THE 2010 CENSUS & YOU WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?
In order to apportion Representatives and direct taxes to the States, the decennial census was authorized by the Constitution in Article 1, Section 3:
The actual enumeration shall be made . . . every . . . ten years, in a manner as they (Congress) shall by law direct.
Nothing in the Constitution requires Americans to answer any Census question beyond the number of people in one's household. This is all the Federal Government needs to fulfill its constitutional duty of apportionment.
Unfortunately, the Government has transformed the Census into an unconstitutional invasion of our privacy. The 1870 Census asked only five questions. The 2010 Census will pose hundreds of questions ranging from your ethnic background, religious preference, education, and how many flush toilets you have.
Contrary to popular belief and Government propaganda, you do not have to answer anything on the form beyond how many people are living in your household. Do not let the Government try to intimidate you; there are no legal penalties if you reserve your right to privacy. Congress may have unlawfully expanded the Census, but they have not required you to waive your rights to privacy. Just because the Government asks doesn't mean that you have to answer.
Recall the law-abiding 110,000 Japanese-Americans who were rounded up during World War 2 and herded into concentration camps? Most of them lost their homes and businesses. (Many thousands of German and Italian Americans were also rounded up, though this is not widely known.) How did the Government know their ancestry?
From the 1940 Census!
Knowledge is power!
This unlawful roundup was permitted by the US Supreme Court in 1944 Korematsu. Only a half century later was the Government forced to apologize and offer some minuscule reparations for the Japanese-Americans' loss of freedom and property. Most of those harmed had died long before.
Over 90% of what the Government knows about you and your family is information that came directly, or indirectly, from you. From warranty card info to credit applications, Americans snitch on themselves daily and this information (i.e., power) is used against us!
You are not required by law to answer intrusive Census ques
tions.
You are not required by law to speak with Census-takers.
You are not required by law to allow Census-takers in your home.
Census technology and Nazi Germany misuse of it
Satan rose up against Israel and incited [King] David to take a census of Israel... This command was also evil in the sight of God...
Then David said to God, "I have sinned greatly by doing this. Now I beg you to take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing."
—I Chronicles 21:1,8
In 2001 a groundbreaking book was published which proved the partnership between IBM Germany and the Nazi government. IBM and the Holocaust by Edwin Black fully describes how IBM punch card technology was designed and employed to identify German Jews and other "undesirables."
After decades of documentation by the best minds, the most studied among them would confess that they never really understood the Holocaust process . . . How could it happen? How were they selected? How did the Nazis get the names? They always had the names.
What seemingly magical scheduling process could have allowed millions of Nazi victims to step onto train platforms in Germany or nineteen other Nazi-occupied countries, travel for two and three days by rail, and then step onto a ramp at Auschwitz or Treblinka and within an hour be marched into gas chambers. Hour after hour. Day after day. Timetable after timetable. Like clockwork, and always with blitzkrieg efficiency.
The survivors would never know. The liberators would never know. The politicians who made speeches would never know. The prosecutors who prosecuted would never know. The debaters would never know.
The question was barely even raised.
—Edwin Black, IBM and the Holocaust (2001), p. 425 426
The process of genocide goes like this: First, the government desires the technology. Once it has that, then come the laws. After the laws comes action. IBM took governments (US and Nazi Germany) into the information age back in the 1930s. Today, Microsoft, Oracle, and other amoral computer companies are taking the Government into the next generation of omniscience.
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