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		<title>By: DON MURPHY</title>
		<link>http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/06/what-states-rights-really-mean/comment-page-2/#comment-266969</link>
		<dc:creator>DON MURPHY</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELL I AM 68 AND ON SS. STILL WORKING BUT I&#039;LL SAY TO MY GREAT STATE OF OKLAHOMA GO AHEAD AND STOP SENDING THE REVENUE TO DC. I&#039;LL GET BY WITOUT SS . REMEMBER BEFORE THE 30&#039;S THERE WAS NO SUCH THING AS SS AND PEOPLE TOOK CARE OF THEIR OLD FOLKS. WE CAN DO IT AGAIN.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WELL I AM 68 AND ON SS. STILL WORKING BUT I&#8217;LL SAY TO MY GREAT STATE OF OKLAHOMA GO AHEAD AND STOP SENDING THE REVENUE TO DC. I&#8217;LL GET BY WITOUT SS . REMEMBER BEFORE THE 30&#8242;S THERE WAS NO SUCH THING AS SS AND PEOPLE TOOK CARE OF THEIR OLD FOLKS. WE CAN DO IT AGAIN.</p>
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		<title>By: larry</title>
		<link>http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/06/what-states-rights-really-mean/comment-page-2/#comment-265576</link>
		<dc:creator>larry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#039;m Next door to you Pete In Washington state, regrettably, we are in bed with Washington DC so much so that we couldn&#039;t even get one of those  toothless meaningless resolutions claiming sovereignty passed. But, I am only 2 hrs from you, If I see Idaho taking concrete steps, I&#039;m closing my doors and on my way to Moscow.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m Next door to you Pete In Washington state, regrettably, we are in bed with Washington DC so much so that we couldn&#8217;t even get one of those  toothless meaningless resolutions claiming sovereignty passed. But, I am only 2 hrs from you, If I see Idaho taking concrete steps, I&#8217;m closing my doors and on my way to Moscow.</p>
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		<title>By: Pete K</title>
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		<dc:creator>Pete K</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PHL, I would be glad to post it, but it will lose some impact due to the uniform format avaiable here.

Is there a way to attach it here in PDF?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PHL, I would be glad to post it, but it will lose some impact due to the uniform format avaiable here.</p>
<p>Is there a way to attach it here in PDF?</p>
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		<title>By: Patrick Henry Lives</title>
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		<dc:creator>Patrick Henry Lives</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to see the petition. You should post it here so we can copy it.  I beleive that secession may soon be the only hope we have.  I don&#039;t say that &quot;today&quot; it is right, but I talk about it with a view of looking ahead.  I don&#039;t see any hope of the federal government abating its usurpations or oppressions.  I think the States will reluctantly awaken one day to the need to seceed.  Sad, but I do think unavoidable.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would like to see the petition. You should post it here so we can copy it.  I beleive that secession may soon be the only hope we have.  I don&#8217;t say that &#8220;today&#8221; it is right, but I talk about it with a view of looking ahead.  I don&#8217;t see any hope of the federal government abating its usurpations or oppressions.  I think the States will reluctantly awaken one day to the need to seceed.  Sad, but I do think unavoidable.</p>
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		<title>By: Pete K</title>
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		<dc:creator>Pete K</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although I have posed some questions, and am thankful for the insightful answers posted, I would now like to share what we are doing in Idaho.

Much discussion has evolved around the question of whether the various state sovereignty declarations are meaningful legislation, or merely symbolic statements. I would submit to you, (with out going into a lengthy discussion of similarities and differences), the state sovereignty declarations and the Declaration Of Independence are basically the same. Both documents put a usurping, overreaching, and abusive authority on notice that they the colonies/state are going to assert their independence, and no longer comply with the mandates of said authority. Both documents are statements of intent, but without the force of action carry no authority on their own. As we all know the  Declaration Of Independence turned out to be an awesome document by force of action of the Revolutionary war.

In order to put force of action into our state sovereignty declaration, we are sending a petition throughout the state via the teaparty movement requesting the Governor and Legislators enforce their statements as set forth in their sovereignty declaration. The petition also carries a clause requesting that the state refuse all federal funding with mandates and spending guidelines that encroach on the stateâ€™s 10th Amendment rights.

The petition serves several purposes.  1. It gives the people a chance for active participation in the fight against the â€œFedsâ€    2. It is a vehicle for uniting the various state Teaparty groups into a potential coalition of political action.  3. And as the petition gains exposer throughout the state, it is putting pressure on the Governor and Legislators to respond to the â€œFedsâ€ unconstitutional mandates by preemptive legislation, which I would describe as â€œNullificationâ€.

I would be pleased to share this petition with any of you in other states, as perhaps it could serve as a template for a proactive movement in your state. I firmly believe our only chance for survival as a nation is for the states to put this Federal monster back into itâ€™s original constitutional cage, and the more states that join this movement, the better our chance for survival as the Republic intended by our founders.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although I have posed some questions, and am thankful for the insightful answers posted, I would now like to share what we are doing in Idaho.</p>
<p>Much discussion has evolved around the question of whether the various state sovereignty declarations are meaningful legislation, or merely symbolic statements. I would submit to you, (with out going into a lengthy discussion of similarities and differences), the state sovereignty declarations and the Declaration Of Independence are basically the same. Both documents put a usurping, overreaching, and abusive authority on notice that they the colonies/state are going to assert their independence, and no longer comply with the mandates of said authority. Both documents are statements of intent, but without the force of action carry no authority on their own. As we all know the  Declaration Of Independence turned out to be an awesome document by force of action of the Revolutionary war.</p>
<p>In order to put force of action into our state sovereignty declaration, we are sending a petition throughout the state via the teaparty movement requesting the Governor and Legislators enforce their statements as set forth in their sovereignty declaration. The petition also carries a clause requesting that the state refuse all federal funding with mandates and spending guidelines that encroach on the stateâ€™s 10th Amendment rights.</p>
<p>The petition serves several purposes.  1. It gives the people a chance for active participation in the fight against the â€œFedsâ€    2. It is a vehicle for uniting the various state Teaparty groups into a potential coalition of political action.  3. And as the petition gains exposer throughout the state, it is putting pressure on the Governor and Legislators to respond to the â€œFedsâ€ unconstitutional mandates by preemptive legislation, which I would describe as â€œNullificationâ€.</p>
<p>I would be pleased to share this petition with any of you in other states, as perhaps it could serve as a template for a proactive movement in your state. I firmly believe our only chance for survival as a nation is for the states to put this Federal monster back into itâ€™s original constitutional cage, and the more states that join this movement, the better our chance for survival as the Republic intended by our founders.</p>
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		<title>By: larry</title>
		<link>http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/06/what-states-rights-really-mean/comment-page-2/#comment-264813</link>
		<dc:creator>larry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pete,

Certainly,if the production of goods and services are allowed to proceed without the current level of federal intervention, guidelines, tax, and oversight. this would promote the growth needed. But as it is now, companies that are required to pay federal income tax every month, are required to submit to federal regulations, are limited by  guidelines are effectively hamstrung..
 Savings to States would include
   Environmental taxes,
  Communications and air transportation taxes,
  Fuel taxes,
  Tax on the first retail sale of heavy trucks, tractors and trailers,
  Luxury tax on passenger cars, and
  Manufacturers&#039; taxes on the sale or use of a variety of different products.

This is of coarse a very short list, But as you can see, eliminating the federal equation would promote growth in a number of sectors.

That said, it would be unwise for a state to &quot;create a bubble&quot; so to speak, an open market in which the unrestricted flow of goods and services is healthy for the economy.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pete,</p>
<p>Certainly,if the production of goods and services are allowed to proceed without the current level of federal intervention, guidelines, tax, and oversight. this would promote the growth needed. But as it is now, companies that are required to pay federal income tax every month, are required to submit to federal regulations, are limited by  guidelines are effectively hamstrung..<br />
 Savings to States would include<br />
   Environmental taxes,<br />
  Communications and air transportation taxes,<br />
  Fuel taxes,<br />
  Tax on the first retail sale of heavy trucks, tractors and trailers,<br />
  Luxury tax on passenger cars, and<br />
  Manufacturers&#8217; taxes on the sale or use of a variety of different products.</p>
<p>This is of coarse a very short list, But as you can see, eliminating the federal equation would promote growth in a number of sectors.</p>
<p>That said, it would be unwise for a state to &#8220;create a bubble&#8221; so to speak, an open market in which the unrestricted flow of goods and services is healthy for the economy.</p>
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		<title>By: Pete K</title>
		<link>http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/06/what-states-rights-really-mean/comment-page-2/#comment-264784</link>
		<dc:creator>Pete K</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been an interesting discussion concerning SS, but I am fearfull that  the economy is going down hard, and all of us wether on SS or otherwise will feel the full force of being without.

In light of this projected poverty, my next question is: Is it possible to form a bubble of economic stability within the borders of an individual state by the use of very wise legislation and cooperation of the citizens? The success of this concept would vary depending on the resources of each individual state, thus the need for commerce between states. All this speculation on my part is predicated on the assumption that the state has successfully asserted it&#039;s 10th Amendment rights, and will ignore the Commerce clause of section 8.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been an interesting discussion concerning SS, but I am fearfull that  the economy is going down hard, and all of us wether on SS or otherwise will feel the full force of being without.</p>
<p>In light of this projected poverty, my next question is: Is it possible to form a bubble of economic stability within the borders of an individual state by the use of very wise legislation and cooperation of the citizens? The success of this concept would vary depending on the resources of each individual state, thus the need for commerce between states. All this speculation on my part is predicated on the assumption that the state has successfully asserted it&#8217;s 10th Amendment rights, and will ignore the Commerce clause of section 8.</p>
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		<title>By: Sterling</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sterling</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is just the beginning of a small wave that could turn into a Tsunami!!!

I LOVE IT!!!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is just the beginning of a small wave that could turn into a Tsunami!!!</p>
<p>I LOVE IT!!!</p>
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		<title>By: larry</title>
		<link>http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/06/what-states-rights-really-mean/comment-page-2/#comment-264699</link>
		<dc:creator>larry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yikes!,
I hope he wasn&#039;t checking ID
I know that we are just prolonging the inevitable, it&#039;s going to happen. I heard or read somewhere that this mess rests squarely on the shoulders of greedy Baby Boomers The story goes, that they made quite a nice retirement for themselves, and that the returns on their investments make SS look like pocket change, some say they should have made SS unavailable to those who are financially setup. My take is that as soon as it was implemented it was doomed to fail. We all know that anything government touches can be considered doomed.

If you get the chance, see what Gerald Celente has to say about the state of the economy, and where it is heading. To some he may seem like an alarmist. But he abhors politics, and has a knack of saying exactly what he thinks. Refreshing while others are tip toeing around the obvious train wreck-in-a-tunnel that we are in.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yikes!,<br />
I hope he wasn&#8217;t checking ID<br />
I know that we are just prolonging the inevitable, it&#8217;s going to happen. I heard or read somewhere that this mess rests squarely on the shoulders of greedy Baby Boomers The story goes, that they made quite a nice retirement for themselves, and that the returns on their investments make SS look like pocket change, some say they should have made SS unavailable to those who are financially setup. My take is that as soon as it was implemented it was doomed to fail. We all know that anything government touches can be considered doomed.</p>
<p>If you get the chance, see what Gerald Celente has to say about the state of the economy, and where it is heading. To some he may seem like an alarmist. But he abhors politics, and has a knack of saying exactly what he thinks. Refreshing while others are tip toeing around the obvious train wreck-in-a-tunnel that we are in.</p>
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		<title>By: Terry Morris</title>
		<link>http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/06/what-states-rights-really-mean/comment-page-2/#comment-264686</link>
		<dc:creator>Terry Morris</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, I really hated to run the risk of insulting you, but, you know.  Anyway...

I understand your concern, and I admit it is a legitimate concern as I said in reply to Pete.  It&#039;s going to be tough medicine to swallow for many seniors who have &lt;i&gt;actually paid&lt;/i&gt; social security taxes on the promise of receiving benefits when they come of age.  For all the rest (people who haven&#039;t actually paid net social security taxes), I literally have no sympathy whatsoever.  But it doesn&#039;t change the fact that social security is in a state of irrecoverability.  Nonetheless, being a Bible believer myself I harken back to when the children of Israel were wandering around in the desert preparing to go into the promised land.  At one point in the story God announced to them that everyone above twenty years old would first have to die out before he would allow them to occupy &#039;the land of milk and honey.&#039;  Hmm.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, I really hated to run the risk of insulting you, but, you know.  Anyway&#8230;</p>
<p>I understand your concern, and I admit it is a legitimate concern as I said in reply to Pete.  It&#8217;s going to be tough medicine to swallow for many seniors who have <i>actually paid</i> social security taxes on the promise of receiving benefits when they come of age.  For all the rest (people who haven&#8217;t actually paid net social security taxes), I literally have no sympathy whatsoever.  But it doesn&#8217;t change the fact that social security is in a state of irrecoverability.  Nonetheless, being a Bible believer myself I harken back to when the children of Israel were wandering around in the desert preparing to go into the promised land.  At one point in the story God announced to them that everyone above twenty years old would first have to die out before he would allow them to occupy &#8216;the land of milk and honey.&#8217;  Hmm.</p>
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