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We all look for the magic pill or silver bullet that would end our current predicament. Each day we continue to look and not to act,
we slip further into oblivion. The natural inclination to stand with our neighbors to defend our community has been replaced with
the desire for SELF preservation. This is the hour when we must stand together in solidarity and unite in our shared struggle to
remain free.
Few know what really happened at the Continental Congress in 2009. Experiencing the event first-hand inspired me to believe
that liberty is still alive among the people. Our message is being heard. Our sacrifices are being recognized.
I present the solution that the Founders wove into the fabric of this nation, knowing that someday we would surely use it.
Exercising the right to petition is only a precursor to action. The dream of America was borne on the backs of a handful of men
dedicated to principles of freedom and self-governance. The time for petitioning is over; the time for action is again at hand.
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liberty-minded patriots gathered together to document government abuses.
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• For decades, our Government has been meddling in the internal affairs of other These violations have challenged the constitutional republic of the United
countries, without any Constitutional authority, causing foreign nationals to States and her People to its core.
Buy Above all, we have government officials who, for fourteen years, and more, have refused to honor their fun-
damental obligation to respond to the People’s First Amendment Petitions to Redress these violations. We call
this the “capstone grievance.”
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It is well settled in American jurisprudence that if anyone has an obligation to respond and he fails to do so,
his silence amounts to admission. It is also well settled that any right that is not enforceable is not a right—that
is, with every right there is a remedy. However, the Constitution cannot defend itself. It is the duty of the People
to defend it.
Now
The We The People Foundation exists for the purpose of protecting and defending our federal and state Con-
stitutions and to ensure the day comes when the American People will have institutionalized citizen vigilance
for the purpose of routinely holding their elected officials accountable to their Constitutions, regardless of their
political stripes and whether they voted for them.
The vision for Continental Congress 2009 came in December of 2008, while I was preparing to give a speech
at Faneuil Hall in Boston. The idea was well received. From January 1—May 1, I traveled to 88 cities in all 50
Before states to meet with People to see if this was an idea they would support and help make a reality. They agreed.
On May 21, the Foundation sponsored a meeting of leaders of the Freedom movement at the Jekyll Island
the Stimulus Club in Georgia. This was the place where the Federal Reserve was first conceived in 1910. We stood in the
Federal Reserve Room, as it is called, and asked our Creator to put a new and righteous record for America in
Wipes the place of what had gone before. We believe our prayers were answered. We discussed Continental Congress
2009 and if this was an idea they could support and help make a reality. They all agreed.
You Out From June 1—October 10, a national structure was established to accommodate Continental Congress 2009.
State coordinators in nearly every state volunteered their time and energy along with other citizens. A small
~•~ national management team formed to assist. Delegates were nominated in each state to attend the Congress.
A Constitutionally—correct election was held on October 10. On November 11, 2009, the delegates attended
• Gold • Silver • Continental Congress 2009 at the Pheasant Run Conference Center in St. Charles, Illinois, sponsored by the
Foundation. The Delegates of Continental Congress 2009 were not professional legislators or wordsmiths. They
• Numismatic Coins • were ordinary, non-aligned citizens from across America and all walks of life. They set aside their lives for this
Assembly. They represented You and Me, the Free People of America.
The conclusion of their efforts, their recommended Course of Action to restore and maintain Constitutional
~•~ obedience in America, is This Document called ‘‘Articles of Freedom.’’
~ Family Owned and Operated ~ It is proposed that these Articles be distributed to All in the Land, with the intent to draw the attention and
courage of a “goodly number of millions of People” who, entitled to their Freedom and essential to Its mainte-
~ Straightforward and Solid ~ nance, Arise to Restore and maintain the Constitution for the United States of America.
Then and only then shall America’s Destiny be Fulfilled.
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In one form or another, the truism “you get the government you deserve” has been expressed by count-
~•~ less pundits. That expression is very relevant to the work of Continental Congress 2009. For decades, the
American people have allowed the government to run amok in violation of the Constitution, and the 911
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tragedy enabled an unprecedented seizure of power by the federal government.
In a real sense, the people content to get their “news” from centralized corporate propaganda outlets
like CNN, Fox, and CNBC, and form their opinions accordingly, deserve the government they get.
800-225-3126 There is, however, a powerful and informed minority that chooses to dig deeper, educate itself, and to
take principled action on behalf of liberty, and our numbers are growing all the time.
2925 Newmarket, Suite 107 Few things are easier than to nod along and repeat the talking points recited by the talking heads on
the tube who simply read from a script provided by their corporate masters. It takes strength of character
Bellingham, WA 98226 and a measure of courage to stand up to do what is within your power to reclaim a government worthy
of a genuine patriot’s support. This is what Bob Schulz and the delegates and attendees of Continental
Congress 2009 were able to achieve.
Republic Magazine is pleased to highlight this event for the benefit of our readers. We’ve brought you the
next best thing to being there, our live DVD (available at www.cc09.tv) providing comprehensive cover-
age of Continental Congress 2009. We trust that you will be as inspired as we were by the dedication and
commitment to freedom displayed during the proceedings, and we urge you to participate in civic actions
Pacific Rim Trading of your own to propagate the spark of authentic American patriotism that was kindled with Continental
Congress 2009.
I believe that The Articles of Freedom are every In 1774 the Continental Congress convened to address the tyrannical
bit as important as the document that birthed the abuses of the King of England upon the American Colonists. This year,
Republic (The Declaration of Independence) and some 235 years later, another Continental Congress convened to address
the one that ordered it (The Constitution); this one the tyrannical abuses of a federal government upon the people of the United
restores Supreme Law at all representational levels, States. There are profound parallels between the two Congresses. The
and awakens and appoints Guardians for its continued original Continental Congress crafted the Declaration of Independence to
maintenance—The People—in whom are the powers proclaim the principles of liberty and justify separation from a tyrant king. The
reserved that are not delegated to the United States, or to the States, by the current Continental Congress crafted the Articles of Freedom to reestablish
Constitution. the principles of liberty and justify mass civic action to encourage the federal
None of this would have ever been possible without the tireless dedication government to comply with the Constitution. The first Congress resulted in
of one of the greatest modern-day American Patriots, Robert Schulz of a violent separation from England; the second Congress is planning peaceful
New York, founder of the We the People Foundation for Constitutional civic action based on constitutional principles. The first Congress met to
Education. America will forever be in his debt. God Bless you Bob! establish freedom; the second Congress met to restore that freedom.
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“Per varios casus, por tot discrimina rerum,” as The Continental Congress 2009 was a life-changing
attributed to Virgil, means: “Through various hazards experience for me. Meeting people from everywhere
and events, We move.” in the country who hold a myriad of views, and
This is my family motto and I’d like to think that yet all of whom support a return to Constitutional
it portrays the struggle for Liberty that We all seek. government was exciting, frustrating and thought-
I know not what course others may take, but as the provoking.
Maryland Delegate to the Continental Congress I think the most important of the Articles of
2009, it is my honor to support Bob Schulz that through his leadership and Freedom is the first, the one that deals with sovereignty. Although that
his vision we may all find it. Article and the Petition for Redress that it was based upon, both deal with
Any time one raises the subject of Freedom or Liberty it conjures up our national sovereignty, the committee hearkened back to the Declaration of
Founding Fathers, and anybody that grew up in a time when children were Independence in their discussion, and the issue of personal sovereignty was
actually educated rather than politicized, a vivid picture of those times in also addressed. In Article I it is clearly stated that the sovereignty of the
1776 found a permanent home in our hearts and minds. state arises from the inherent sovereignty of the individual. This concept
On that day in St. Charles, we began a new journey, “The Next Step for that the individual is the source of sovereignty is the basis for the philosophy
a Free People.” Ante Omnia Libertatum. Above all, Liberty. of liberty, giving the Articles of Freedom a principled foundation.
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NATIONAL I was amazed at the quality and age of the Delegates that attended the Continental
Congress 2009. Many of the delegates were under thirty years old and were highly
REPUBLIC educated. I have never experienced anything quite like the Continental Congress
2009 in my 75 years. It was gratifying to see and work with so many young
REGISTRY people, which gives me hope that our United States of America can be saved
from the clutches of the One World government. I worked with the committees
on the 2nd Amendment, and on Article 1, Section 2 -- the eligibility clause. The
latter committee addressed this question: Why has Obama has never been asked by Congress to show
his long form birth certificate, as was the case with Senator (and former presidential candidate) John
McCain? I believe this Continental Congress will go down in History much like the first and second
Congresses did.
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For CC2009 to achieve its goals, it is necessary to have a common bond of faith in God comparable to
S olution To that of the Founding Fathers. It is only on that foundation that success can be built.
Hassle -Free Ron Teed - Illinois Delegate
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I truly believe that the Articles of Freedom (AoF) provide an affective platform,
in conjunction with a critical mass of associated signatories on the AoF, for the
restoration of Constitutional governance in our nation.
I urge all to read and sign the AoF. Join me and my fellow delegates in making
history and changing our country. Thank you We the People and Robert Schulz.
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I was very proud to have helped write the Article on Property Rights. Too few in
the nation understand that the UN’s Agenda 21 and its policy called Sustainable
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Power comes from the barrel of a gun. Authority comes from being congruent
with natural/higher law. The federal government is all power and no authority.
The Continental Congress is all authority and no power. Lex is Latin for law, Rex
is Latin for king. The question is, is the king (government) the law? Or is the law
(principles of individual liberty/Constitution/Declaration of Independence) the
king? Do we have a Lex Rex society or a Rex Lex society? America is faced with
a situation that has occurred repeatedly throughout history. The Continental
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seeds of liberty through the flames of many a crumbling empire to plant them in the ash, the fertile soil
of tyranny fallen. Now is the time that we must, and we will, secure a rebirth of liberty and law.
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A s the organizers of Continental Congress 2009 were vividly aware, protect our Rights as Free Men and Women, to secure the blessings of liberty for
it is very difficult to get any two people to agree on anything. our posterity, and to document our Resolve to resist any external or internal force
Fortunately, all of the delegates to that event proceeded from a which may seek to curtail those Rights make this affirmation:
mutual understanding of the underpinnings upon which the new Articles of
Freedom would be constructed. All sovereignty originates with the Creator, and is gifted to the individual; from
Among the greatest blessings we Americans enjoy is the fact that we do where it is delegated to the family, the family to the State, the State to the
not have to put our heads together to come up with a group of rules to live Nation. Any corruption of this order violates Natural Law and the God-given
by. We already have a foundation in place -- a brilliantly conceived work that Rights of the People.
still makes sense today, more than two hundred years after it was written.
The Constitution of the United States is an elegant, simple, and consistent WHEREAS, all political power is inherent in the People, and
document providing us with a guide to follow back to the freedom that our
forefathers won on our behalf at such a terrible cost. WHEREAS, the Natural Rights of Persons are unalienable, and any violation of
Below is a glimpse at the Articles of Freedom – specifically, the affirmation these rights is cause for remuneration and/or punishment, and
of common ground and the instructions to Congress and the states, as
agreed upon by delegates from forty-eight states at Continental Congress WHEREAS, according to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of
2009. The document provides instructions to the assemblage and elucidates government is “to secure these rights,” and
governmental actions antithetical to the law of the land as stated in the
United States Constitution. WHEREAS, a government that has become destructive of these rights has abused
When you read this material, a particular word comes to mind that its authority, and
encapsulates the entire document: sovereignty.
Once an independent constitutional republic, the United States has WHEREAS, history has shown that the further away governments are removed
surrendered its sovereignty by intermingling its affairs with those of other from the People, the more corrupt and oppressive they become, and
would-be sovereign nations. The other half of that tragic equation is found in
the surrender of sovereign control over of our currency. But the solution is WHEREAS, the Officers of our governments have taken an Oath or Affirmation
not a mystery. When people fed up with the wars, the unemployment rate, to support and defend the Federal, and State Constitutions, and
stagnant or declining wages, socialized medicine, governmental handouts
and corporate bailouts look for answers, they need not wring their hands in WHEREAS, the Federal Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and
worry; all they have to do is embrace – and, just as importantly, enforce -- the
Constitution. WHEREAS, certain unelected, supra-national bodies seek to usurp the authority
That is exactly what Continental Congress 2009 was all about. As you of the United States Constitution, and therefore the actions of these bodies are
digest this information you will gain an understanding of the impeccable logic incompatible with the Liberty of the People of the United States, and
at the root of this historic event, which has spawned an ever-growing legion
of like-minded citizens who believe in the power that We The People possess WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence declares Man’s Right to establish
to steer our country back onto the proper course. governments to secure his Liberty, and alter or abolish those which do not, and
The Articles of Freedom: WHEREAS, the Concept of exclusive Judicial Review of Constitutionality is not
to be found anywhere in the Federal Constitution, and
ARTICLE 1 WHEREAS, the 9th and 10th Amendments to the Federal Constitution clearly
SOVEREIGNTY AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE[1]
indicate that all powers not enumerated in the Federal Constitution are reserved
A. AFFIRMATION to the States or the People; and
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We, the People, in order to maintain our independence from any oppressor, to WHEREAS, the States are not ruling on Constitutionality; it is the responsibility
Be it further Resolved, that: this Body appeals to the People to secure their C. ADDITIONAL REMEDIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CONGRESS
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force is brought to bear on the People, it is the Right of the People to meet that We hereby instruct Congress to repeal all legislation for which it cannot show
force with equal force; be it from a foreign body, or the misuse of domestic power. constitutional authority under the enumerated powers of Article I, Section 8.
Any infringement on the Liberty and Freedom of the People as enumerated in
the Constitution is an act of WAR against the people and the People and their D. ADDITIONAL REMEDIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SEVERAL STATES
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We hereby instruct our State Legislatures to:
Be it further Resolved, that: this Affirmation serves as notice to any and all 1. Adopt State Sovereignty Resolutions that assert the power of the State to treat
would-be oppressors that the People’s resolve shall not be questioned, and no as null and void all federal legislation that exceeds the enumerated powers
person or group has the Right to exert their will upon another. The strength of our of Congress under the Constitution; and to enforce such resolutions by the
convictions is deep and powerful; and these are tested at great risk to our would- interposition of the State to protect its citizens from unconstitutional federal
be oppressors. If this tyranny is brought to our doors, then the consequences will legislation.
be brought to theirs. 2. Demonstrate principled leadership: Strengthen the State’s power to protect
its citizens; and completely and forever eliminate the most common means of
B. REMEDIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CONGRESS federal coercion by refusing all federal funds that are not specifically authorized
AND EACH OF THE SEVERAL STATES by the Constitution.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3. Encourage the true and proper “general welfare” of the State by repealing
Congress and the Legislatures of each of the Several States shall reaffirm the state welfare legislation. Thus, leave the citizens free to build strong families,
fundamental political and legal principles that: exercise true individual charity and rebuild actual community through voluntary
• The Declaration of Independence is the Original and Supreme Assertion of the association rather than government coercion.
Independence and Sovereignty of We the People and as such, it constitutes the
Great and Indispensable Charter and Guarantee of our Freedom and Liberty.
• The Declaration of Independence asserts that We the People have “assume[d] (Visit http://articlesoffreedom.us to read the document in its entirety.)
so that everyone can once again agree that there are problems that need to be Second Amendment-Related Civic Actions
addressed in a round robin exercise in preaching to the choir. • Lobby State Legislatures to introduce and/or pass a version of what is
After identifying the root causes of the challenges confronting us all, both commonly referred to as the “Firearms Freedom Act."
individually and as the collective citizenry of the United States, it is time to • Utilize existing “Second Amendment Scorecards” on each of their
take action. Convening the Continental Congress 2009 was an exercise in representatives.
seizing the day and making something positive happen, rather than sitting idly
by waiting for somebody else to do something. The Articles of Freedom born Privacy and 4th Amendment-Related Civic Actions
of the Congress powerfully elucidate the People’s grievances and outline the • Visit www.cc2009.us and click on the Privacy Reference List, study all
means of redress legally available to us. They offer veritable treasure trove of information provided in that list, and act in their best interest according to
recommended civic actions, and we are sharing an overview of them here. the information provided.
If we took the energy we expend complaining and lamenting about the • Stay informed about the police and surveillance state that is being created in
state of affairs in our country and divert that sincere passion and concern into America in direct violation of the 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th Amendments.
tangible civic actions, we would make a genuine difference. It was Gandhi • Lobby your state legislature to nullify the Patriot Act.
who said: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” It is incumbent • Be aware that no citizen is required to release his or her Social Security
upon each of us to model the ideals we believe in on whatever scale we can. number and should not release it if there is an alternative.
Below are some calls to civic action culled from the Articles of Freedom • Conduct business only with companies that do not require a social security
that arose out of Continental Congress 2009 (full text available at http:// number.
articlesoffreedom.us/). • Use open-source software solutions, encrypt computer hard drives, and use
proxy servers when connected to the Internet, for computer security and
General Civic Actions privacy reasons.
• Make informed choices regarding health insurance, vaccinations, mental • Promote local and state legislation compelling local and state governments
health screenings, dietary supplements, medications and other health to scrutinize carefully the process of accepting grants or other funding
matters based on personal choice, and not merely in obedience to intrusive concerning surveillance and the militarization and federalization of
and offensive federal laws, with a willingness to disobey such laws when local police departments by federal agencies such as the Department of
conscience or reason dictate. Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.
• Seek out information about companies that use federal and state • Lobby for a local resolution banning red-light cameras or other surveillance
governments as their agents to rob us of our wealth and enrich themselves equipment in public areas.
through bailouts, grants, subsidies and other corporate welfare, and to
communicate to them our refusal to do business with them while they Furthermore, the public is advised to contact their state and local
persist in their thievery. representatives without delay to begin a dialogue urging that they repeal
• Refuse support to churches, religious organizations and charities that all legislation violating the Privacy Clauses of the Constitution. Americans
denigrate our Constitution by availing themselves of unconstitutional should also contact their local respective sheriffs and demand they uphold
government programs rather than voluntary charity; and instead vigorously their sworn oath or affirmation to protect and defend the Privacy Clauses of
and generously support churches and religious organizations that boldly the Constitution.
stand for the Principles of Liberty enshrined in our Constitution; and
rebuild strong community structures on the basis of voluntary association, Private Property-Related Civic Actions
rather than government coercion. • Encourage self-education regarding the property rights protected by the
• Refuse to give the federal government absolute control over our children's Constitution.
Many of us have had the experience of reaching the tipping point after reading or hearing about yet
another outrageous governmental intrusion into the lives of the citizenry, and thinking that “Somebody
has got to do something!” That “somebody” is you.
Have you have seen enough of the routine usurpation of our Constitutional rights by the globalists?
Well, now you no longer have to scratch your head and wonder what to do. Thanks to the hard work
that was put in by the organizers, delegates, and attendees of Continental Congress 2009 we now
have a template offering a clear-cut plan of action.
Even if you can’t engage in all of the recommended civic actions for one reason or another, identify
the actions that you feel comfortable with and let your voice be heard. When you look at an overview
of what is being demanded, it is not anything that should be hard for anyone to understand or accept.
Continental Congress 2009 simply insists that our government and its agents obey the laws of our land
as articulated in the United States Constitution. It’s that simple -- and it is up to each of us to raise his
or her voice and join in a chorus of dissent echoing throughout the corridors of power and leaving those
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A real estate market that supposedly produced more wealth than
any previous one in human history is now in a serious meltdown.
According to the market research company RealtyTrac, 2.8 million
homeowners lost their properties to foreclosure in 2009, with millions more
facing the same prospect this year.
down with a company that may want to keep it. For every mortgage sale that
occurs, the new mortgage owner is supposed to record a new/amended trust
deed (or lien) in the local property records. Also, although the new owner
is required by the federal Truth In Lending Act to notify the mortgagor (one
who owes the payments) of the change in mortgage ownership, they usually
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, one in four homeowners don’t. This makes determining an actual mortgage note owner complicated
is “upside down” -- owing more than the property is worth. This is leading enough.
some people simply to walk away from their homes. In many areas, this But things get even more complicated when you add the mortgage service
combination of factors is leading to further slumps in already-depressed real companies into the mix. Most lenders use a mortgage servicing company to
estate prices. But there is an more fundamental problem that is just now collect payments and do other administrative tasks. Ever wonder why the
making its presence known – one that will strike many people as deeply ironic, company you make your payments to changed a few times, especially during
once its implications are understood: Thanks to the institutional corruption of the first 18 months? (I have wondered why more people don’t even question
the mortgage lending system, nobody can reliably say who legtimately owes this). It’s usually because the mortgage was sold, and the new owner uses
what to whom. a different servicing company. But over recent years, determining who
It has always amazed me how little attention people pay to mortgages, the mortgage “owner” is has become increasingly difficult, and sometimes
even though they constitute the largest debt most people will ever see in their impossible.
lifetimes. Other than interest rates and monthly payment amounts, most The first reason for this is a company called Mortgage Electronic
people don’t even give them a second thought before they get on what I call Registration Systems (MERS). This is a Florida based company established
the “mortgage treadmill.” This is the proccess in which people continuously by the major institutional lenders and banks. The main purpose of MERS
get new 30-year mortgages, either by refinancing or getting into another is to allow its members to use its name as a ‘nominee’ mortgage owner in
property. Everytime this happens, you start over at the first month of 360 local property records so any mortgage sales among the members won’t
months of payments. require any new recordings in those records to reflect a change in mortgage
When you add it all up, instead of making 30 years of payments on an ownership. It saves a lot of recording hassles and fees. But, at the same time,
original loan, you have 40, 50, or even 60 years of payments on consecutive it also makes a mystery of an actual mortgage owner.
loans. This is on top of the fact that for the first several years of repayment, The second reason is that during the mid-2000’s there was more going on
about 80 percent of each monthly payment on a fixed interest rate loan is in the mortgage industry than allowing anyone who had a pulse and ability to
pure interest, with only about 20 percent being payment on the principal. So sign a name to get a mortgage. Mortgages were bundled by the hundreds or
if someone has a $1200 monthly payment on a $200,000 loan at a 6 percent thousands into blocks, which were then sold to investors around the world
fixed rate, about $1000 of that amount is nothing but interest for the first few as securities. Investors could then buy an interest in one or more of these
years of repayment. The lenders love this. Wouldn’t you? But just who are “securitized” mortgage bundles. But in the bundling process, an interesting
these lenders? thing happened — many of the mortgage notes were lost or destroyed!
Most people are familiar with the consumer side of mortgages. You search For the few people who know about it, the fallout from this is just getting
for a lender, make your application, supply reams of information if you’re started.
application is accepted, then sign and initial a blizzard of papers at closing, Over the last 2-3 years some people have been successfully using this issue
including a loan/repayment note. Though most people don’t realize it, this to defend against the most dreaded lender hammer available — foreclosure.
note is the most important document of any they may have signed. Whoever A news article describes the sentiments of Ray Garcia, a Florida attorney
owns this note is the party actually entitled to receive the payments on the representing Ana Fernandez in her foreclosure proceedings. Chevy Chase
loan. So what happens on the other side of the transaction? Bank allegedly bought Fernandez’s loan from another institution. Garcia
What many people don’t know is that within hours, or a few days at most, says, when he examined the copy, it showed ownership of the loan had never
the mortgage you took out from the broker (and in many cases banks or other been assigned or transferred to Chevy Chase. “As we sit here today, they
institutional lenders) is sold to someone else. That’s right -- sold. And the haven’t produced a note,” relates Fernandez. “They’ve produced absolutely
market for these is huge: Just enter the search term “mortgage note” into no record evidence that Chevy Chase has a right to bring this action.”
any internet search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) and see the results you get. Lawyer April Charney, who works with Jacksonville Legal Services in
In most cases, the mortgage will change hands several times before it settles Florida, has become an expert on defending homeowners against foreclosures.
Dave Wellington is an author and paralegal of 20 years. To find out more on this issue, and learn how you
can investigate the legitimacy of your mortgage, go to www.mortgagefreedominfo.com
Not
The extreme polarization and brewing partisan rancor represent just the begin-
You Will
ning. Just wait until we can’t borrow more, or the interest on government debt
increases enough to consume a majority or all of our current or projected revenues.
We can’t keep printing money either, unless we’re willing to suffer Weimar-like lev-
Survive!
els of hyperinflation. Any event of this will announce the arrival of the time when
the hard decisions and the real hardball politics and finger pointing begin.
The questions will come down to a form of economic triage: Who to pay and
why, and who to cut and why. Like actual battlefield triage, those decisions could
literally mean life and death for many. In the meantime, it’s still easy to maintain
Unless You Are Prepared status quo using credit cards and fighting over how to spend trillions of dollars in
borrowed money.
We are at an unprecedented crossroads. We are entering just the first phase
of an historic economic crisis that will indelibly redefine our future.
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