Innoculating yourself against the state


Begin BEFORE they smash down the door
Something interesting came up on one of my liberty lists. Someone wanted to know how he could get immunity for himself and his family regardless of who had apparent political power and who had true political power.

There's no simple answer for this question, although I did run across a quote that fits.

"I have always said that totalitarians should be put on an exclusive diet of red herring, wild goose and raspberries."
— The Landed Underclass, Government Spies Are Everywhere

I do think that America is in a struggle for freedom as the centralized state collapses, things are going to get worse and messier before they get better. Many in the freedom movement have already withdrawn because they saw the signs. But there are still resources out there if you look.

Claire Wolfe is no longer an active writer, but some of her practical stuff is still online. Claire Wolfe's old website is archived here. Although some may be a little dated, go hunt down her books. They are a great introduction.

One of my favorite sites Sunni and the Conspirators works very well to turn your thinking in the right direction.

Chances are if you do get into a confrontation with the FedGovs or StateGovs or LocalGovs, it's going to go badly. You may be able to trust individuals that you know, but you can't trust institutions or agencies. Your best bet at first is to be nice. Be really kind and really cooperative, ask their permission for every single thing you do. If you need to shift your weight, ask. If you need to scratch your nose, ask. If you need to sneeze, ask. The idea is to kill them with kindness.

It's almost too late to do anything if you wait until they move first. Do a little homework. Decide for yourself if you are going to keep a low profile or a high one. Your best bet is to minimize visibility.

If it does get nasty, you're probably going to lose property. Computers, paper, books, anything that can be used against you will be. Your bank assets might be seized. You could lose your car. Recognize that and plan for it.

Windows computers have so many security holes it is not even funny. Don't use them to keep secrets. Go to a Linux build or a Macintosh. Strong passwords and obscured security questions are a must no matter what your system.

Don't confront them where they are strongest. Find ways to make their weakness work against them. For example, unless you are REALLY high profile and high risk, you won't be facing computer experts and something like PGP can go a long way.

If "they" want to come after you, they will and there is nothing you can do to stop them. But with a little thought and preparation, you can make sure they get nothing that will hurt you.

And maybe have a few giggles along the way.

It's that or screaming.

One more thing. Remember

Government authority tends to be used against those least likely to resist.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Sun - October 19, 2008 at 03:21 PM  Tag


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