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Patriots
or Traitors – That is the question (Part 1)
By
Ed Lewis
"During
times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."
George Orwell
It
is commonly thought that this union of states is one in which the truth is
of utmost importance. Justice
depends on truth, as does proper governing.
Once lies are entered into the equation, though, the system breaks
down into something other than the American way in which truth and justice
prevail. We are now rapidly
sinking into an abyss in which liberty will be forever lost – that is,
if we do not act immediately with extreme constitutional aggression
against those who would subvert the American Way.
It
was hoped that my return from a week long deer hunt would find increased
numbers of American citizens extremely irate over the Bush
Administration’s raping of the US Constitution, that individuals and
groups had united in wiping out actions being taken against the American
people and freedom. It was
even hoped that mainstream media would be presenting facts rather than the
fictions perpetrated by the Bush Administration.
After all, every action being taken by the current administration
is unconstitutional, from the military actions in foreign lands to the
Patriot Act. Americans
can’t remain forever dumbed down to this fact, regardless of the efforts
by the current administration and media lackeys of those who intend on
destroying the sovereignty of this nation and of the people themselves
through fear instilled by the government.
One
posting has been found that boldly put forward in a manner befitting true
patriotism and the power of the people over the federal government.
It did so at great risk since the Patriot Act has nothing to do
with patriotism but deals instead with the creation of tyrannical control
by the government. The Tennessee League of the South has indirectly proclaimed
itself a terrorist group as now defined by the despicable Act passed
recently by Congress and I, for one, salute this organization.
First,
in its 11/10/2001 message from its chairman, the Tennessee League of the
South stated its position clearly with the following:
“The
Tennessee League of the South denounces the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001 as the
worst insult to the US Constitution since the Alien and Sedition Acts of
1798. The Tennessee League of the South also charges President George W.
Bush with being a traitor worse than Benedict Arnold. Arnold attempted to
turn a fort over to the British, President Bush has turned the US
Constitution on its head by violating the 1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th
Amendments. Congress has
joined in the treason by voting to enact the USA PATRIOT ACT. Together
they are attacking the 800 year-old heritage of American liberty rooted in
Magna Carta.”
Second,
it further called upon the Governor of Tennessee and the Tennessee
legislature to denounce the Act and assert Tennessee’s constitutional
responsibility to protect Tennesseans by expelling from the state any US
official or agent who attempts to enforce any provision of the Act.
With
these statements, the League is now classed as being engaged in
“domestic terrorism” since the Act defines “domestic terrorism” as
“activities that involve acts dangerous to human life that are a
violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State” or
which “appear to be intended…to influence the policy of a
government.”
Please
note that the Act says the “…criminal laws of the United States or of
any State” as this is important in understanding the basis for the
states expelling any US official or agent who attempts to enforce any
provision of the Act. This
clearly shows that the United States is separate from the States, both
geographically and in matters of jurisdiction.
In other words, just as has been stated thousands of times by
thousands of people well versed in the Constitution and law, there is
federal jurisdiction, there is state jurisdiction, and never shall the two
intertwine.
Also,
without getting too complex, the term “State”, when used by the
government with the intent of misleading people, refers to States of the
United States, which are Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands or simply to the District of
Columbia. Without the Act to
refer to, and the proper definition for State being applied in this Act,
misleading usage will prevail.
Federal
jurisdiction is stated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 17.
Since the many states are not listed, nor any clause indicating
federal control over the states, the federal government hasn’t any
authority to make any law concerning the sovereign people.
Thus, the responsibility of state legislatures and state law
enforcement is to repel any invasive laws made by the federal government,
including keeping any federal agents from enforcing unconstitutional laws,
whether by the federal government or by any of the Republics (States of
the united States of America).
Furthermore,
the federal government is not given any policing powers under any
conditions by the Constitution. It
is not given any authority to form any agency or bureau with jurisdiction
in the many states. Thus, any
action doing so or attempting to do so is in violation of the Constitution
and is, in reality, no different than any foreign power invading the many
States.
Where
is the proof of this? This will be shown below but for a moment, think rationally.
If a president can issue orders that are laws, how is that any
different than a monarch issuing orders or making laws?
Where is the authority to do so and where are the checks and
balances of the system? Where is the representation of the people, the only bona fide
authority for law? Keep in
mind – the people do not elect the President.
Congress
was given specific authority by the people.
Its authority is to make laws concerning the carrying out of the
responsibilities delineated by Article I, Section 8 and to meet the
dictates of prohibited actions stated in Article I, Section 9 (for states
prohibited actions are in Article I, Section 10).
A thorough read of the Constitution (not the interpretation by
those intent on subverting it) will show that no clause or section of any
constitutional article gives the authority for the federal (or any state
government) to suspend the Constitution, not even if Congress has properly
declared war against an invading nation.
The
president has very limited authority.
Before a citizen enters on the Execution of this Office, he shall
take the following Oath or Affirmation:
“I
do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of
President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability,
preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Article II, Clause 8, US Constitution
His
duties and authority are given in Article II, Sections 2 and 3.
It is true that he is made Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
of the United States, and the Militia of the several States (if called
into the actual direct service of the United States) but he is not given
power to engage these forces in war, since the declaring of war is
reserved for Congress. Once
war is declared, then he may direct the forces only with monitoring and
approval by Congress.
He
does have the power to make Treaties but only if two thirds of the
Senators present concur. He
may also “…appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls,
Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States,
whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, but Congress may
by Law vest the Appointments of such inferior Officers, as they think
proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of the Law, or in the Heads
of Departments.” This does
not give him the power to CREATE departments, agencies, or bureaus.
He
shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.
His oath demands that such laws are within the confines of the
Constitution. He also shall Commission all the Officers of the United
States and have the power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences
against the United States, except in cases of Impeachment (note that this
does not includes pardon or offences made by one or more sovereigns
against another citizen/s).
In
other words, the President hardly has any power at all.
The power he absolutely lacks is the authority to declare war and
to circumvent the Constitution through Executive Orders (EO).
In fact, at all times his duty is to uphold and defend the
Constitution; thus, any act outside his powers as stated in the
Constitution is an act of attempted treason or treason.
Either is probable cause for impeachment.
Article
VI, Clause 3 of the Constitution for the united States of America requires
that every elected official, including state legislators, all executive
and judicial officer both of the United States and of the several States
(note once again the separation of the United States from the several
States) shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support the Constitution.
Then, Title 5, section 3331 states this:
An
individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an office of
honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, [includes
representatives and senators] shall take the following oath:
''I,
AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and
domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I
take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of
evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the
office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.''
Thus,
all officials or persons acting in an official government position –
whether in a civil office, military, judicial, or law enforcement – are
required to take an oath or affirmation to uphold and defend the
Constitution for the United States against all enemies, whether foreign or
domestic, and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office, so help
them God. Failure
to do so is treason.
It
is important in putting together logical, irrefutable conclusions that one
avoids any potential of being labeled a “conspiracy theorist”.
This is the government catchall term for those attempting to tell
the truth about government transgressions against the American people.
Avoiding being labeled is particularly important in determining
whether Congress, the President of the United States, the military, and a
plethora of other executives and officers of various levels of government
have committed treason.
And, if so, what can be done?
The
first question to deal with is whether war has been declared and, if it
has, whether the rights of the American people can be circumvented?
Second,
can Congress assume powers not given to it by the Constitution?
In other words, does Congress have authority above and beyond the
Constitution securing the rights of the citizens – the sovereign of
these united States – and essentially doing away with the Constitution?
This includes giving a president power beyond that given him in the
constitution.
Third,
what can be done if the government has far exceeded its authority?
Is there any hope for Liberty in the union of States or must we
supposedly “free men” succumb to dictates of a very small number of
people?
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