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Patriots or Traitors? -
That is the Question
by Ed Lewis
elewis@shighway.com
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, ______, 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? |
