WTP Congress Blog

2006-04-13T14:39:00.000-05:00

Ward Dean Transferred To North Carolina

04/12/06 Dr. Dean was put on a bus this morning headed for the
mental hospital in North Carolina. The court, at the behest of
Doc's attorney, ordered a psych evaluation. We don't know how long
it will take him to get there, but he should be there from 4 to 6
weeks once he arrives. After that, he will be returned for
sentencing.

I have sent the following letter to Judicial Watch and others
without response. After we received your email from J.A.I.L., we
tried to send it to them, but it was always kicked back. Could you
please forward it to them, or give us their e-mail?

Thanks,
__________________________________________

Dear J.A.I.L.,

Dr. Ward F. Dean is my personal physician and friend. He is an
officer and a gentleman, West Point graduate, retired Navy
Commander, medical doctor and a true American patriot of the first
order.

Several years ago, Dr. Dean discovered the truth about the fiat
money system foisted upon the American people by Congress, through
the Federal Reserve, and the fraudulent administration of the income
tax. After much study of Supreme Court cases, the Internal Revenue
Code, historical documents, and many books, he could no longer
participate in the federal tax scam in good conscience. He settled
on the method of Irwin Schiff, filing a 1040 zero return with an
affidavit stating why he was filing at all, why he was filing a zero
return, and why he believed he had no liability for federal income
taxes.

After doing this for seven years, the government began to harass him
and ultimately ordered a grand jury investigation. Dr. Dean
addressed all their correspondence and requested to meet with the
grand jury. He also called a meeting with the IRS agent
investigating him and asked to see the agent's oath of office, job
description, delegation of authority from the Secretary of the
Treasury to conduct the investigation and repeatedly requested to
see the law that made him liable for any federal tax or imposed any
duty on him to file any returns. The agent would not answer any of
those concerns and got so angry that he threw a document at Dr.
Dean, knocking over Dr. Dean's tape recorder.

In the end, the government ignored everything Dr. Dean presented,
while stubbornly refusing to offer any substantive answers to his
questions. The government finally gave a pretense of allowing Dr.
Dean to testify before the grand jury, but cut him off before he had
an opportunity to discuss the law. Ten minutes after leaving the
federal courthouse, he was ambushed by a multi-jurisdictional task
force consisting of Florida Highway Patrol, Escambia County
Sheriff's deputies and IRS agents and was arrested at gun point by
M-16-bearing officers.

From the arraignment by the magistrate to the end of his trial, the
government never once cited the specific statute that Dr. Dean
allegedly violated other than a penalty statute.

The IRS's manual requires that they submit a Form 9131 before they
can legally call for a grand jury investigation. Dr. Dean
submitted a FOIA request for the required Form 9131, but it was
denied. He appealed and that was denied. He finally sued them and
got the document, but everything on it was redacted except his name.
To this date, IRS has refused to supply him with that document.

Suspecting irregularities in the selection of the petit jury and
grand jury, Dr. Dean requested to inspect the grand and petit jury
lists. The government finally allowed the inspection a couple days
before trial. He sent two private investigators to Tallahassee,
Florida. The investigators were not given a complete list of
potential grand jurors. Finally, on the morning of the trial, the
judge called Tallahassee. People from the clerk's office said they
gave the investigators the lists, and that Dr. Dean's agents were
telling a bold-faced lie. The judge had the lists e-mailed to the
courthouse and they were given to Dr. Dean and his attorneys. The
lists revealed that the foreperson of the grand jury who signed the
indictment wasn't even on the list, and many of the questionnaires
filled out by the jurors were incomplete. Some questionnaires
reflected the names of persons born overseas, some did not even bear
a checkmark in the citizenship box, and some did not show that the
potential jurors were residents of the district long enough to
qualify.

Even though there were obvious flaws in the grand jury records, the
judge ignored the issue and proceeded with the trial. The lead
defense attorney and the judge had some discussion about this, but
when the transcript finally came out, that conversation was omitted.
At the conclusion of the trial, Dr. Dean was handcuffed, shackled
and dragged off to jail, while the clerk scooped up the jury
records, even though the Supreme Court case of Test v. United
States declared that the defendant had an "unqualified right" to
inspect, copy and use those records in his defense.

The prosecution portrayed Dr. Dean as a belligerent, greedy,
anti-government radical. The (now retired) IRS agent lied under
oath and the DOJ and IRS knew he was lying, as they had access to
the transcript of a meeting that the IRS agent lied about during his
testimony. In closing arguments, the AUSA asked the jurors if they
were going to believe the dedicated IRS agent, or the lying
Defendant (in so many words). Moreover, they claimed that Dr. Dean
promoted an illegal drug, even after Dr. Dean supplied the
government with written proof that the substance was an FDA-approved
Schedule III substance and was perfectly legal.

Although the judge quoted portions of the Supreme Court case of
Cheek v. United States, in the Court's final jury instructions, the
instructions were actually opposite to what the Cheek decision
required, and came as close to a directed verdict as anything we've
ever seen.

Dr. Dean was denied bond and has been in jail ever since his
conviction. This case stinks to high heaven. The indictment and
arrest warrant were sealed, even though Dr. Dean was open and above
board from the beginning. Dr. Dean was charged with six counts of
income tax evasion and one count of impeding the IRS, the first six
being felonies. The last charge was particularly bizarre. The IRS
issued a summons to his bank for books and records. Dr. Dean wrote
a letter to the bank and told them that if they released his
personal information without first making sure that the agent had
the proper, legal authority to issue the summons that he would sue
the bank. For writing that letter, Dr. Dean was tried and
convicted of a crime. The IRS never took any positive, lawful steps
by civil procedures to collect any supposed taxes owed, but went
straight to criminal prosecution. No assessment was ever produced,
no delinquent tax was ever verified and no law was ever quoted
imposing any obligation on Dr. Dean.

We can furnish you with the full court docket (except those items
that were sealed by the court), as well as the trial transcript.
Attached is Dr. Dean's CV (Curriculum Vitae) to give you some
indication of Dr. Dean's commitment to America. This fine man has
been railroaded into jail by fraud and deception, from both the DOJ
attorneys and their tag-team partner, Judge Lacey Collier.

We were hoping to find someone like J.A.I.L. who could help Dr.
Dean.

Thank you so much,

Billy Bass

Pensacola, FL

2006-04-11T16:55:00.000-05:00

From the desk of Alex Petroski, South East Regional Director

Great news!

The college campus drive has begun!

St. Petersburg College has agreed for "We The People" to set up tables at all their campus's to pass out information and answer any questions the students have regarding the organization and what we do.

The Associate Provost met with the other campus Provosts last week and we recieved their permission to set up for a couple hours per day, two days a week to start off, in Pinellas County, Fl. Also we will be setting up a table at the "Bull Market" at the University of South Florida in Tampa beginning next week, Wednesday.

We are not allowed to push anything on anyone, but we are allowed to talk, pass out flyers and brochures, and we will do our best to set up chapters on each campus to teach "junior" WTP Congressmen and women.

This is also a call to action! Anyone living in the area that can spare the time to volunteer at the tables for a couple hours one or two days a week, please get in touch with me or Steve Roberts, the Education Committee chairman.

Also, anyone wishing to set up something at colleges and Universities close to you, please call Donna and she will tell you what you need to do. All I can say is, "Thanks for all those who are making the effort to stand up for our rights." We couldn't do it without you.

Things are moving along at a fast pace, considering, so let us know soon.

Thanks,

Alex

2006-04-10T21:52:00.000-05:00

Wednesday Night Conference Call

Hello Everyone:

I apologize for being late last week. I have someone who will call me this week if I am one minute late.

Alex

We will be discussing :
Committees(they are growing)
Future Convention
Membership
Stepping up as Coordinators and volunteers
Question and Answers

Conference Details
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Start Time: 10:00 PM
End Time: 11:25 PM

Type of Conference: Web-Scheduled Standard
Dial-in Number: 1-605-725-3600

Participant Access Code: 98118
Conference Controls: Q&A Mode (participants are muted but may unmute themselves, Organizers are unmuted)

Entry Chimes - Enabled

Exit Chimes - Enabled

Conference Starts When Organizer Arrives - Enabled

Conference Ends When Organizer Leaves - Enabled

2006-04-09T16:05:00.000-05:00

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2006-04-09T13:44:00.000-05:00

It's Showtime In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nevada
SUNDAY April 9 --- 11 AM
Tropicana Cinemas
3330 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
702-450-3737

2006-04-09T13:41:00.000-05:00

Southeast Yahoo Group

We have started a yahoo group for all of you to post messages and thoughts. The mission statement of We The People is available on the Home page of the group but I thought I would share it with you now as well. Also we are asking that our members make sure you have a copy of the Constitution and amendments, as well as a copy of your own State Constitution. You can get them online or through your Secretary of State. Then Read it! Become familiar with it! You can do more knowing what your rights are and what you can stand up for!

Mission Statement

The mission of the We The People organization is:

To protect, preserve and enhance the unalienable rights, liberties and freedoms of the people.

To teach people that under our system of governance all power comes from the people and all government is limited by our written constitutions.

To help people become better informed about the history and meaning of every provision of the Declaration of Independence and their State and federal constitutions.

To help people become better informed about what is really going on in government.

To help people become better informed about how to confront unconstitutional and illegal behavior by those wielding power in government at all levels.

To institutionalize vigilance by the ordinary, nonaligned citizen-voter-taxpayers.

Links to join and post.

TO:

Post message: we_the_people_southeast@yahoogroups.com

Subscribe: we_the_people_southeast-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Hope to hear from you soon,

Alex Petroski

2006-04-08T17:23:00.000-05:00

History Is On Our Side

From the Desk of Alex Petroski, South East Regional Director of WTP

Since our last talk so much has happened.

Most significantly, WTP started the Ft. Myers - Naples Florida monthly meeting. We will be having the first Tampa Bay monthly meeting in Pinellas County next week.

The committees are beginning to get going. Remember all we ask is for 2-3 hours a week be dedicated to working together to accomplish our goals. This can be done over the phone for the most part. There are other items in motion that we will update you on as they happen.

MOST IMPORTANT! Do not look to National headquarters or even to me as the South Eastern Director to move things along. This effort MUST be a grassroots, neighborhood coalition. We need to reach the School Board, the County Commission, the Town Council. They all must be educated. We need to contact the local Police and Sheriff's offices and then the Community Attorneys.

In Tampa Bay, we are working diligently using this area as a template. From there we will duplicate what we have learned and are applying all over the South East. We here in Tampa will include all who want to help.

Please remember to put your best foot forward as many in government do not understand their true roll. We need to teach them.

I encourage all to be sure you are in compliance with all your local laws and other statutes. Those that owe Federal, State, and Local taxes be sure you file correctly and with honesty and integrity

Remember, history is on our side. A minutes worth of education and organization can institute change. We will succeed in this noble endeavor. All good men and women must stand up and be counted.

Thank you for all your help,

Sincerely,

Alex

2006-04-08T17:20:00.000-05:00

County Attorney, County Sheriff, and Police Departments

While on the conference call this past Wednesday night, a couple of people indicated they have knowledge of how to deal with the County Attorney, County Sheriff, and Police Departments.

Please contact me today. We the People needs to set this in motion.

Thanks,

Alex Petroski
Southeast Director
Tampa Bay, Florida
727-580-4247
WTPSoutheast@aol.com

When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom it's legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and, so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression. . .

--THE TEXAS DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, MARCH 2, 1836

2006-04-08T15:00:00.000-05:00

It's Showtime In San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, California
SATURDAY, April 8 1 PM to 5 PM
Victoria Theatre
2961 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-7576 Theatre
(In the Mission District, between Mission and Van Ness)

2006-04-07T23:29:00.000-05:00

Seeking Reporters

Seeking reporters from the events this weekend. If you attend any of the showings this weekend or know anybody who did or will, please leave a report in the reader comments so we can post it to the blog. Any pictures would be great too.

2006-04-07T23:08:00.000-05:00

Coming Up...

San Jose on Friday, April 7

SAN FRANCISCO, California
SATURDAY, April 8 1 PM to 5 PM
Victoria Theatre
2961 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-7576 Theatre
(In the Mission District, between Mission and Van Ness)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada
SUNDAY April 9 --- 11 AM
Tropicana Cinemas
3330 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
702-450-3737

See latest schedule and flyers here.

2006-04-07T22:36:00.000-05:00

Sunday Las Vegas Showing

From : Mike Golden mike_golden@comcast.net
Sent : Friday, April 7, 2006 10:37 PM

Sorry to bug everyone again... But I need everyone's HELP!!!! To get this Final information out... The times have been changed sooo Many times, There is a very real possibility of Confusion & or Chaos. This is the actual times of the showing...

See flyer here.

2006-04-07T13:41:00.000-05:00

Direct Link To Irwin Schiff Interview On CNN

Here is a direct link to the Irwin Schiff interview on CNN.

Thanks to anonymous in reader comments.

2006-04-06T23:40:00.000-05:00

Ask The Experts

From the reader comments...

Try this yourself and see if you get thrown off for telling the truth too about the film...

I got thrown off of Tax Expert Jeff Schnepper's message board at msn.com for posting a link to the movie trailer by Arronn Russo's new film and the statement in the movie about taxes being voluntary. Ironically I mentioned it was a lawyer in the movie who made the comment...and Jeff Schnepper is supposedly a lawyer. I didn't use profanity or vulgarity but within 30 minutes of the post I got back this message: "You are restricted from accesing this site by the group's manager or by microsoft"

http://moneycentral.msn.com

Anonymous | 04.06.06 - 11:14 pm | #

Good work anonymous. - admin

2006-04-06T23:12:00.000-05:00

Irwin Schiff Interview on CNN

From the reader comments...

I listened to the podcast of the interview of Irwin Schiff by Ali Velshi that was done on April 5, 2006. I could not believe what i heard when i heard the interview with Anthony Burk of the IRS. It made me so mad i could just screem. I could not believe the lies Anthony Burk was saying. On the CNN website that the podcast can be heard is

http://www.cnn.com/services/podcasting/

Close to the top of that website there is a place you can click on and send feedback. I did just that and below is what i sent to them as feedback from me. I think everyone should to the same.

On April 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM, Ali Velshi interviewed several people regarding the "income Tax." One of which was Anthony Burk. He states that "income is later on defined in section 61." This is a flat out lie and should be corrected. There is no section of Title 26 labeled Internal Revenue Code that defines the term "income." He mentioned early that it was passed by congress. This also is a flat out lie and also should be corrected. Congress has not and can not define the term "income." The term can only be defined by the courts. The United States Supreme Court has defined the term "income" and it is not what most people think it is. I encourage everyone to do the research required to find out the TRUE definition of the term "income."

Robert B | 04.06.06 - 11:43 pm | #

Thanks Robert B for the comments and the link. - admin

2006-04-05T13:19:00.000-05:00

Nick Jesson Sentenced to Prison

A nationally known anti-tax crusader who ran for California governor in 2002 must serve 27 months in prison for tax fraud, a federal judge ordered Monday.

George Henry 'Nick' Jesson of Fountain Valley had disputed the legality of withholding personal income taxes.

Read article ~~here~~.

UPDATE: Here is a link that does not require you to register. Thanks to anonymous in reader comments.

Also anonymous shows us that the comments are working it's just that the counter does not show up until the first comment is made. Thank you anonymous commenter.

2006-04-05T11:41:00.000-05:00

Wednesday Night Conference Call

Conference Details

Date: Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Start Time: 10:00:00 PM EDT
End Time: 10:55:00 PM EDT

Type of Conference: Web-Scheduled Standard
Dial-in Number: 1-712-580-1800 (Iowa)

Participant Access Code: 86395
Conference Controls: Q&A Mode (participants are muted but may unmute themselves, Organizers are unmuted)

Entry Chimes - Enabled

Exit Chimes - Enabled

Conference Starts When Organizer Arrives - Enabled

Conference Ends When Organizer Leaves - Enabled

Subject: Weekly South East Conference Call
Comments/Agenda: Membership
Committees
Aaron Russo Film in Orlando
Montel Williams Show
Colleges
Questions and Answers
We have to keep focused, so keep questions pertaining to the above information.
Any other questions should be emailed to me or call to discuss at another time

Conference booked by Alex Petroski on Friday, March 31, 2006 at 12:12:08 PM

2006-04-05T11:34:00.000-05:00

CNN News Radio With Irwin Schiff

From: Angela Stark angelastark@comcast.net
Subject: Correction IS Wed. April 5 Morning CNN News Radio
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 8:49 AM

Listen to CNN News radio with Irwin Schiff.
Wednesday April 5th
11 am - 11:15 am eastern
CNN Headline News
Tax News Show

Try this link to listen.

Click on CNN News

WEDNESDAY APRIL 5th.

Angela

Email not read until after the show time. No further details at this time. - admin

2006-04-04T23:28:00.000-05:00

Reader Comments

Something is wrong with the reader comments. We're working on it. Can leave comments here in the meantime.

2006-04-04T01:19:00.000-05:00

Roger Sherman

Roger Sherman (April 19 (O.S.), April 30 (N.S.), 1721 - July 23, 1793), was the only person to have signed all four basic documents of American sovereignty: the Continental Association of 1774, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. He also wrote "A CAVEAT AGAINST INJUSTICE or An Inquiry into the Evils of a Fluctuating Medium of Exchange." Thomas Jefferson is quoted as having said about him, "That is Mr. Sherman of Connecticut, a man who never said a foolish thing in his life."

Read more here.

2006-04-04T01:15:00.000-05:00

Seeking Volunteers

Seeking volunteers to leave comments at U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston's blog as well as other blogging lawmakers found here.

2006-04-03T23:27:00.000-05:00

Be Audible Ready

"On the football field, when the game plan just isn't working, that coach and team ready to execute substitute plays inevitably have the edge. Just as Dan Marino's on-field "audibles" (verbal commands) can turn crises situations into game-winning touchdowns, the office quarterback prepared with a variety of options can execute quick, on-target decisions in the face of unexpected change or challenges." - Don Shula

2006-04-02T17:22:00.000-05:00

Coming Up...

April 7 San Jose

SAN FRANCISCO, California
SATURDAY, April 8 1 PM to 5 PM
Victoria Theatre
2961 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-7576 Theatre
(In the Mission District, between Mission and Van Ness)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada
SUNDAY April 9 --- 11 AM
Tropicana Cinemas
3330 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
702-450-3737

See latest events schedule here.

2006-04-02T17:12:00.000-05:00

From the reader comments...

My wife and I just arrived back home from seeing this showing. It is absolutely amazing that our servant government has gotten away with this for so long. My wife was sickened by the conduct. This movie is a MUST SEE for every American.

2006-04-02T09:57:00.000-05:00

SUNDAY, April 2 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Community Theater Foundation
1424 Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
(203) 255-6112

See latest events schedule here.

2006-04-01T22:20:00.000-05:00

As Thomas Paine wrote in Common Sense: "We have it in our power to begin the world anew."

2006-03-31T22:49:00.000-05:00

RTP Lawsuit Update: Powerful Amicus Brief Filed

California attorney John Wolfgram, in conjunction with the Constitutional Defender Association and attorney Cyrus Zal, recently submitted an Amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, DC arguing on behalf of the We The People Foundation plaintiffs in the landmark Right-to-Petition lawsuit, We The People vs. The United States, case No. 05-5359.

Read more here.

2006-03-31T02:18:00.000-05:00

A time comes when silence is betrayal.

I come to this magnificent house of worship tonight because my conscience leaves me no other choice. I join with you in this meeting because I am in deepest agreement with the aims and work of the organization which has brought us together: Clergy and Laymen Concerned about Vietnam. The recent statement of your executive committee are the sentiments of my own heart and I found myself in full accord when I read its opening lines: "A time comes when silence is betrayal." That time has come for us in relation to Vietnam.

Read more here.

2006-03-31T01:47:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY, April 1 12 NOON - 4 PM
COMMACK MULTIPLEX CINEMAS
Exit 52 off Long Island Expressway
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 462-6952 (Entrance on Commack Rd.)

SUNDAY, April 2 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Community Theater Foundation
1424 Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
(203) 255-6112

See latest events schedule here.

2006-03-30T23:56:00.000-05:00

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Read more here.

2006-03-30T18:08:00.000-05:00

From The Desk Of Alex Petroski Southeast Regional Director

Hello Everyone,

This Tuesday will be the first meeting of We The People held in the Ft. Myers, Coral Gables, Bonita Springs area. After this first meeting, the meetings will be held the 4th Tuesday of every month. Let all your contacts know.

If you are not a member, that's ok. Hopefully you will see the benefit of being one eventually.

It will be held at the

S. Ft. Myers Perkins
12300 Cleveland Avenue
Ft Myers, FL 33907-3896
(239)936-1150

There will be a $5.00 per person charge to cover a desert, and beverage and the room. If you want to buy dinner, that will be in addition and you will be responsible for that amount.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks,
Alex Petroski
Tampa Bay, Florida
727-580-4247
WTPSoutheast@aol.com

2006-03-30T17:30:00.000-05:00

Email From Jesse Toca

We recieved this email from Jesse Toca, a fellow whose trial we have been watching because of a few possibly corrupt judges, and prosecutor. He asked us to forward it to all of you as well. He prevailed yesterday in his court action. The prosecutor was trying to have him put in jail for 4 years for a breaking his probation by refusing to give up his 1st, 4th, and 5th amendment rights. This case was in the court system for 8 years. It was there because Jesse refused to give up his God given, and Constitutionally upheld rights.

Read more here.

2006-03-30T00:21:00.000-05:00

Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death

Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775.

No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.

Read more here.

2006-03-28T23:48:00.000-05:00

First News Article Published On "America...' Is Favorable

Aaron Russo's documentary, "America...From Freedom to Fascism" appears to be having a powerful effect on all who see it - even news reporters - as it continues to play before standing room only audiences.

Read article and see latest photos here.

2006-03-28T02:26:00.000-05:00

Letter From Joe Banister

Dear Friends:

I just wanted to alert those in the San Francisco Bay Area that Hollywood Producer Aaron Russo, who has received acclaim and awards including a Grammy, a Tony, and an Emmy and whose films have been nominated for six Academy Awards and seven Golden Globes, is bringing his masterpiece film, "America: From Freedom To Fascism", to the Bay Area for two pre-screenings, one in San Jose on April 7, 2006 and one in San Francisco on April 8, 2006.

I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Russo's film in a private screening a few days ago and, despite the fact that I am familiar with much of the subject matter of the film, I was literally on the edge of my seat from beginning to end - I know you will be too.

Mr. Russo plans a nationwide commercial release of the film this summer but in early April Bay Area residents will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience one of the most provocative films you will see in your lifetime, at no charge.

Our plan is to have a San Jose screening at 6:00 pm and another at 8:00 pm at San Jose City Hall. San Jose City Hall is located at 200 East Santa Clara Street (between 4th and 6th Streets), San Jose, California. The screening will take place in the "West Wing" of the complex. See pictures of the facility here.

See a map of parking facilities here.

Seating for the San Jose screening is very limited - there are only about 115 seats for the 6:00 pm screening and 115 seats for the 8:00 showing. Come early to claim your seat. Once the seats are taken, we have no choice but to close the doors and you will go away disappointed.

The film is about 1 hour and 45 minutes long and we will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and again at 8:00 pm. We must vacate the facility by 10:00 pm sharp so we will follow a tight schedule. It is important that those who are seated not be distracted by commotion at the door - the film requires the viewer's complete attention from the very start - so we will be very strict about getting people seated and starting promptly at the designated times. If you think you will have trouble getting to downtown San Jose by 5:45, plan on coming to the 8:00 pm screening - but be aware that this is a first come, first served event and demand may exceed seats available - if you are going to make the effort to attend, then COME EARLY. If you can't come early, perhaps you should consider attending the San Francisco screening where upwards of 500 seats are available (details below).

Working together, we can make sure the San Jose screening goes very smoothly. I look forward to seeing you there.

I am not involved in the coordination of the San Francisco screening, although I plan to try to attend the San Francisco event nonetheless. The screening will be held at the Victoria Theater located at 2961 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94103. The phone number for the Victoria Theater is (415) 863-7576. The theater seats 500 and I believe, BUT HAVE NOT CONFIRMED, that there is no need for a reservation. Additional information is available at www.givemeliberty.org and www.freedomtofascism.com.

Joe Banister

Misc Audio

2006-03-27T20:10:00.000-05:00

Audio Reports From Russo Screenings
In New York and New Hampshire

3/25 & 3/26

2006-03-27T20:08:00.001-05:00

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From the Desk of Alex Petroski, South East Director of WTP

Montel Williams has expressed a desire to do shows regarding truths the American people are not being told. He plans to air these shows on Tuesdays of each week until the elections. I would like for us to send a mail blitz to the show. (This idea was sent to us by a SE member)

Because Aaron Russo, Bob Schulz, and Joe Banister are so credible, and in light of the film "America.... from Freedom to Fascism," it seems like a good idea to have them all interviewed and let the American people learn what is happening in this country right under their noses.They may want to interview others as well. But this is a start.

It would be great if all of you would send a letter to this effect to the show. I am sending mine tonight although I have already submitted the idea online. I got word that actual letters and phone calls work better than online messages.

Let's go !

The Montel Williams Show
433 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Attn: Viewer Services

Liz Frillici
Senior Supervising Producer
MONTEL
433 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019
fax #: (212) 262-4602

212-989-8101
800-777-8398
800-987-5446

2006-03-27T12:40:00.000-05:00

Info For Irwin Schiff Letters And Donations

Earmark your donations for Irwin Schiff or Cindy Neun and send to:

We The People Foundation.
2458 Ridge Rd.
Queensbury, NY 12804

To say thank you send your cards and letters to Irwin and Cindy plus copies of your complaint letters to keep them updated:

Irwin A. Schiff, Inmate ID No. 08537014
Florence Correctional Center
1100 Bowling Road
Florence, Arizona 85232

274586 Cynthia Neun
2332 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Ste 200
North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Judge in Irwin's case:
United States District Court , District of Nevada
Judge Dawson

OR:

Any contributions should be sent to Irwin Schiff at:

The Freedom Foundation 444 East Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104. For further information please call 1 800 829 6666

The Honorable Shelley Berkley is the Congress lady for Irwin's area. You can write to her online, using the following zip code:

89104-2573

Also write to your own Congressman or woman, by using your own zip code.

OR:

Write to the warden to voice your complaints at:
Florence Correctional Center
1100 Bowling Road
Florence, Arizona 85232

Also, for further information see the following links:

Irwin Schiff

Pay No Income Tax

2006-03-26T02:02:00.000-05:00

Aaron Russo On Chicago WLS AM

Aaron Russo doing two hours on Chicago's largest talk radio station WLS 890 with talk host Deborah Rowe on March 17 just prior to the recent We The People event in Chicago.

Listen here.

Thank you HearLiberty.com.

2006-03-25T22:41:00.000-05:00

From The Desk of the Southeast Regional Director of WTP Congress

We just completed two major tasks after the showing of the Russo film here in Tampa. We helped arrange the Atlanta showing, and some of us participated at the Veteran's for Peace Rally in Tampa to get the message out about the importance of "redress of grievances" as one of our fundamental rights to keep an out of control government in check.

Although WTP Congress is non partisan, we made some great contacts with the political parties in Tampa. We also have some possibilities of getting Bob, Joe Bannister, and Aaron Russo on the Montel Williams Show.

A new member that we met last week came to her first meeting with us and made arrangements for us to go to USF (The University of South Florida) to pass out flyers and help get some of the students involved. We are planning to start a WTP Congress Chapter there. But we are not stopping there. Our goal is to start a WTP Congress chapter in every college and University across the South East. This is just the beginning.

We have had some of the members begin to help by committing to a few hours (2-3) each week. We have to keep reminding ourselves that when Dr. Martin Luther King began his movement, he didn't have cell phones, email, fax machines, computers, blogs, websites, printers.......well you get the point. He only had word of mouth, and those mad enough and motivated enough to get moving.

Are we mad enough yet to get motivated?

When I took the position of South East Regional Director for WTP, Donna and I made a descision that she would quit her job, I would work full time, and that with her help we could together put in 50-60 hours to get WTP up and running in the SE. We know not everyone is in the position to do that, nor do we expect you to, but 2-3 hours a week is great!

Also, back in November, Bob Schulz said that he was going on another hunger strike. I suggested that he not do that until he had an organization big enough to stand behind him. So it is time that we all start applying ourselves. Everyone in the organization has to help. It might appear we can't do it alone, but we will if necessary. Look what others have accomplished with less means. With a committment of 2-3 hours a week, you will be surprised what can be accomplished. It can be done during your lunch break, or after the kids go to bed. There is no lack of ideas to hold the government accountable. We can all do a little bit.

Last time we put out a call to action, we had so many people respond but we weren't prepared. We are ready this time! The SE chapter of WTP Congress has a very definite purpose and goal in mind. Please give us a call and tell us what committee you would like to be on, and then we will begin to work together as a well organized group. We have job descriptions for each committee. If you'd like a copy of them let us know. Someone will be contacting you to update your information and see where you stand as far as committees. But don't wait for them to call you. Call me, or Donna, or email us.

Thanks,

Alex Petroski
Southeast Regional Director
Tampa Bay, Florida
727-580-4247
WTPSoutheast@aol.com

Tyranny is when the people fear their government. Liberty is when the government fears the people.

We The People Congress, Inc.
2458 Ridge Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
http://givemeliberty.org

Post-Star story Schulz/Russo Movie

2006-03-24T19:25:00.000-05:00

Post-Star Runs News Article
About Schulz & Russo Movie

On Friday March 24, the Post-Star daily newspaper, which covers upstate New York, published a news article about WTP Chairman Bob Schulz's local fight to exercise the Right to Petition and Aaron Russo's new movie which screens tomorrow in the Glens Falls area. Russo was interviewed for the story.

Click Here To Access The Article

Las Vegas screening details finalized for April 9th!

Check The Latest Event SCHEDULE !

2006-03-24T00:46:00.000-05:00

Seeking Volunteers

Seeking volunteers for the We The People Congress blogging committee.

2006-03-22T20:33:00.000-05:00

Petition For Redress Of Grievances Relating To The "War On Terrorism"

WHEREAS, During October, 2001, the U.S. Congress passed and the President signed the U.S.A. Patriot Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism), and

WHEREAS, The U.S.A. Patriot Act was voted on by men and women engulfed in a terrifying atmosphere of shock, fear, mass media hysteria and anthrax mailings, and

WHEREAS, It has been acknowledged by some members of Congress that most congressmen were pressured to vote for, but never bothered to read the 324-page Act before voting on it, and

WHEREAS, All men are created equal and are endowed by their "Creator" with certain unalienable rights, and

Read more here.

2006-03-22T20:28:00.000-05:00

Tell Your Sheriff: No Enforcement of So-Called "PATRIOT" Act

By: Devvy Kidd

Americans who are not in a self imposed coma are aware that Congress has once again shredded the Fourth and Fifth Amendments with their recent vote to extend certain provisions of the un-Patriot Act. The only problem is, the Constitution must be amended, not changed, altered or nullified depending on the vicissitudes dictated by political corruption. The day following the vote I watched Judge Andrew Napolitano attempt to explain to that silly fop on FOX News, Shepard Smith, what Congress in fact did with this latest shot at the Constitution.

Read article here.

2006-03-22T17:55:00.000-05:00

Message From Alex Petroski

I need volunteers to help with a project. You can have them call me. I need someone from each state to help me with organizing each state by regions, setting up committees, and doing some different things to increase membership. We want to reach the college campus' and also different groups.

Alex Petroski
Southeast Regional Director
Tampa Bay, Florida
727-580-4247
WTPSoutheast@aol.com

2006-03-21T21:23:00.000-05:00

Message From Gary Franchi

Gary Franchi left this note in the reader comments. Thank you Gary Franchi.

Video of the Chicago event here.

America: From Freedom to Fascism this film will change the face of the nation.

On 3/18 the film was shown to a packed house in St. Charles, IL about an hour outside of Chicago.

Two words: STANDING OVATION.

Before the film was presented the Chairman of the "We the People Foundation" Bob Schulz spoke for about 25 min, after the film's Director spoke, for an equal 25 min, and took questions from the audience. This is the video recording of the event.

Our video starts with an opening montage using still images and KMFDM's song "New American Century" followed by a few words from the founder of the "Lone Lantern Society", Gary Franchi. It then opens with a short introduction speech then Bob Schulz speaks for 20 or so min. In the middle is the trailer for the film "America: From Freedom to Fascism", followed by words from the director himself, Aaron Russo and Q/A from the audience.

EXCLUSIVE--- Use this link to stream the LLS Video of the event here.

America: From Freedom to Fascism is so powerful in content that once the American people see it they will know the absolute truth about the deception played on them.

America: From Freedom to Fascism is tentatively scheduled for release on July 4th 2006.

Topics include:
The IRS Tax Fraud
The Federal Reserve Lie
Real ID, Microchiping Americans
Free Trade
Executive Orders that can enslave the American People.
And more.......

Shot on location at The ARCADA Theatre by LLS founder Gary Franchi.

60min
87MB
WMV

Spread the word about America: From Freedom to Fascism

2006-03-21T21:10:00.000-05:00

1600 See Russo Movie In Chicago

This past weekend, Aaron Russo's movie received enthusiastic ovations from combined crowds numbering more than 1600.

Read article here.

Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor Screening Event, Sunday March 19

Audio blogs below

Early arrivers settling in

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Ann-Arbor post interview

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Regarding Irwin Schiff Who Appears In The Aaron Russo Film

We just learned that the IRS has started taking Mr. Schiff's commissary money so he cannot buy tooth paste, a decent razor, candy or chips, across the counter medications or anything else not provided by his jailers. Additionally, because of those confiscations he cannot make any phone calls or buy stamps for letters!!

Read more here.

2006-03-19T11:02:00.000-05:00

Freedom Film Momentum Builds

This past weekend, the We The People Foundation sponsored three more screenings of "America...From Freedom to Fascism," producer Aaron Russo's compelling new documentary about the erosion of freedom in America.

Read article here.

2006-03-19T10:43:00.000-05:00

World Net Daily Covers New Russo Film

A new documentary dealing with the Federal Reserve system, income tax and government power is making its way around the nation this year, telling the story of "America: From Freedom to Fascism."

Read article here.

2006-03-19T10:09:00.000-05:00

A Blogger Talks About The New Movie

This morning, Saturday, March 18, I went to what I thought was going to be a seminar with speakers giving their point of view. Little did I know that a movie was to be shown; a movie that is being shown around the country; and it was entitled "From Freedom to Fascism," I thought that with an intrigueing name like this it had to be good, and it was. Very thought provoking, and very disturbing...This is a good movie that all American's should watch and ponder. It will open your eyes to what is really going on, and you will never be the same.

Read article here.

2006-03-19T09:50:00.000-05:00

Devvy Kidd Promotes New Movie

A new and powerful movie is now finished and has been showing in selected cities across the country. From Freedom to Fascism was written and produced by my friend, Aaron Russo. While I was at his house in February 2005 for a visit, I was able to see the full interview from the movie with a former IRS Commissioner and Joseph Banister. Just watching those two segments on Aaron's huge TV screen told me this was going to be one powerful film.

Read article here.

2006-03-19T09:46:00.000-05:00

Ashland, Oregon Screening of America: From Freedom to Fascism, Continues Popular National Tidal Wave for New Documentary

by Lindsay A. Gerken

March 14, 2006 1430 PST (FTW) - ASHLAND - Do you ever ponder where all the money given to the IRS goes? And have you ever questioned whether there is a written law that says you're required to pay taxes on your wages? Answers to these and many more engaging questions were logically explained in a screening of Aaron Russo's documentary, America: From Freedom to Fascism, in Ashland, Oregon on Saturday, March 11.

Read article here.

Chicago

2006-03-18T18:52:00.000-05:00

Chicago Russo Event:

Audio Reports From the Chicago
WTP Screening Event Below

Crowd of About 700 hundred cheers film
Producer Aaron Russo signs autographs

Russo to attend Ann Arbor, MI screening event
tommorrow (Sunday, Noon- 4 PM.)
See www.GiveMeliberty.org for details.

WATCH THE MOVIE PREVIEW

Check back for Chicago pictures soon....

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post-event interview

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OVERVIEW

Pre-St. Charles audio blog includes recap of Thursday at Chicago's Transitions Bookplace with Aaron Russo (pics coming soon!) and Friday AM talk show on Chicago's 50,000 watt WLS talk-radio station.

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boston legal video

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Video -- TV Show Boston Legal:
An Income Tax Trial And The Bill of Rights

http://www.boston-legal.org/19-stickit/BL-2x19-StickIt-ClosingArguments.asx

Renee Portland -- Article, Russo Movie Change Life

2006-03-17T20:40:00.000-05:00

Letter to the Editor, courtesy of the WTP supporter
who arranged for Aaron Russo's movie to be shown in
Portland, Oregon last week:

Who Thought a Movie Could Change Your Life

On Sunday March 12th an event took place that was both shattering and invigorating at the same time. We had all gathered simply to watch a movie but the movie would change forever how I felt about the government and my taxes.

Obviously, I wasn't alone in how I felt because at the end, the rest of the audience was on its feet just like me giving the film a standing ovation. We all knew this was an important part of history and a truth finally being told.

The movie is Aaron Russo's incredible new documentary America -- From Freedom to Fascism and I thought I was just going to see some interesting footage about the IRS, the Federal Reserve Bank and how they have not been exactly straightforward with us for decades. I had no idea what I was in for.

The standing room only crowd of about 250 had waited patiently outside in the cold for over two hours before the doors of The Clinton Street Theater opened. A long line was still there when capacity of the historic theater was reached and the doors closed.

A quiet mannered, gray-haired gentleman I'd never heard of addressed the crowd and when Bob Schulz began to talk, an immediate hushed silence feel on the audience giving me the impression that I was in the presence of someone very important. It wasn't long before I understood why that feeling was so absolutely correct.

Bob Schulz is the founder of the We the People Foundation, the organization bringing the advance screening of Russo’s movie to theaters across the nation. He spoke for about 30 minutes on the lawsuit being brought against the US government.

I was a little confused at first but it all came into focus when I realized this man had put his money, house and possible future liberty on the line to help prove a very important point. Our government and a herd of very wealthy bankers have massively deceived us all for over 75 years, robbing us near penniless in the process. I was starting to think maybe this wasn't going to be such a fun afternoon.

Russo's movie started quietly enough with Aaron just asking some simple questions of an amazingly cooperative Federal government bureau – the IRS. The answers he was getting were funny at first but then all of a sudden it stopped being funny and I started feeling sick to my stomach. What followed was 90 minutes of a sometimes very humorous but often chilling expose of a purposeful gang of thieves and their intent for the American people – you and me!

The evidence was undeniable and so damning as to make me feel party to the dirtiest little secret ever perpetrated on a populace anywhere at any time in history. But it also made me feel oddly thankful. It's out! Like some dark, long hidden, sick and sad family event that has finally come into the light. It felt clean and fresh and hopeful.

This is the most important movie you will see this or any other year. It will tell you the truth. It will break your heart and then it will make you very, very determined to change things. Make no mistake. This is a disturbing movie and you will not leave feeling like you've just seen Lord of the Rings. However, you will leave with a sense of a new destiny for this nation.

If you think, "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned", you haven't met an electorate that has been lied to by generations of their elected representatives. It makes a scorned woman look like a purring kitten. Washington DC, you are being put on notice, we know the truth and we are NOT amused.

Renee Daphne Kimball

More photos SPOKANE 3/13

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More Photos:
Spokane, WA - Russo Screening 3/13

More Photos: Russo Screening Portland 3/12

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More Photos
From Portland, Oregon
Russo Screening
3/12

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Around the Blogs

Hammer of Truth links to We The People.

The Libertarian Party blog links to We The People.

Thank you very much.

2006-03-01T18:59:00.000-05:00

Study: Few Americans Know 1st Amendment

CHICAGO - Americans apparently know more about "The Simpsons" than they do about the First Amendment.

Only one in four Americans can name more than one of the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment (freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition for redress of grievances.) But more than half can name at least two members of the cartoon family, according to a survey.

Read more here.