Unruly State of Affairs in the United States of America

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By: James Allen of the Homyak family
April 21, 2025

 

 

As an aware and evolved Minnesotan, I've become aware that the JAMES ALLEN HOMYAK being addressed by STATE AGENCIES in UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE mailings is a fictional LEGAL MONIKER which fails to also present the silent fourth word -- ESTATE in matters of extremely valuable wealth I would accumulate during my natural lifetime in this country - #1. 

The phenomenon of STATE AGENCIES crossing jurisdictional boundaries and mixing standings can be analyzed through several lenses, including legal frameworks, administrative practices, and the implications of technology in governance. This analysis will explore these aspects step by step - #2.

It appears that portions of the STATE GOVERNMENT willfully cross national boundaries with key aspects of one's identity, even when one is retired and pursuing no interest in such activities - #3.

 

Legal Frameworks

State agencies operate within specific legal jurisdictions defined by state and federal laws. When agencies cross these boundaries, it often raises questions about authority and accountability. For instance, the Interstate Compact is a legal mechanism that allows states to collaborate on shared issues, such as environmental management or transportation. These compacts can lead to overlapping jurisdictions where multiple states have a stake in the same issue.

Moreover, federalism plays a crucial role in how STATE AGENCIES interact across borders. The U.S. Constitution provides states with certain powers while reserving others for the federal government, and still the majority of powers devolves upon the people. When STATE AGENCIES engage in activities that may affect other states (e.g., pollution control), they must navigate both state laws and federal regulations, which can lead to jurisdictional conflicts.

 

Administrative Practices

In practice, STATE AGENCIES may mix standings between purposes due to collaborative initiatives or resource-sharing agreements. For example, when addressing public health crises like pandemics, [and even more dastardly, PLANDEMICS], various state health departments may work together across borders to implement uniform policies or share data. This collaboration can blur the lines of jurisdiction as agencies adopt similar protocols regardless of their home state's regulations.

Additionally, the use of inter-agency task forces can facilitate this blending of roles and responsibilities. These task forces often include representatives from multiple jurisdictions working towards a common goal but may inadvertently create confusion regarding which agency holds primary authority over specific actions.

 

Technological Implications

The rise of digital communication and data sharing has further complicated jurisdictional boundaries among STATE AGENCIES. With advancements in technology, information can be disseminated rapidly across state lines without traditional barriers. For instance, address labeling systems used for public notifications or emergency alerts might employ different type styles or formats based on local standards but are intended for broader audiences.

This technological integration allows for more efficient responses but also raises concerns about consistency and clarity in communication. Variations in type styles or labeling conventions can lead to misunderstandings among residents who may not recognize the authority behind a message if it appears inconsistent with local norms.

 

Initial Summation

In summary, the analysis supporting the discovery of STATE agencies crossing jurisdictional boundaries involves examining legal frameworks that allow for interstate cooperation, administrative practices that encourage collaboration across borders, and technological advancements that facilitate communication but may introduce inconsistencies. The interplay among these factors contributes to a complex landscape where agency roles and responsibilities are not always clearly defined.

Type styles on address labeling serve as critical indicators of the operational boundaries of STATE or State or STATE AGENCIES by establishing authority, clarifying jurisdictional roles, reflecting purpose-driven communication strategies, and adapting to technological advancements. These elements work together to ensure that messages are not only clear but also appropriately aligned with each agency's mission and responsibilities.

 


Extending into deeper Q & A


 

Q1. What methodologies are used to identify STATE agencies operating outside their jurisdiction such as the mixed use of ALL CAPITAL LETTERING on Addressee blocks but consistent use of Mixed Case on Return Address blocks?

 

A1. Methodologies for Identifying State Agencies Operating Outside Their Jurisdiction

 


Identifying STATE AGENCIES that operate outside their jurisdiction involves a combination of legal analysis, document examination, and compliance assessments. The specific methodologies can vary based on the context and the nature of the activities being scrutinized. Below are some key methodologies used in this process:

 

1. Analysis of Legal Frameworks and Public Policies

The first step is to understand the legal framework governing STATE AGENCIES. Each state has its own constitution, statutes, and regulations that define the scope of authority for various agencies. Legal analysts review these documents to determine what powers are granted to each agency and whether their actions align with those powers. In so many instances, the Public Policy has nothing to do with the actual law.

 

2. Document Examination and Analysis

A critical methodology involves examining official documents such as correspondence, reports, and notices issued by STATE AGENCIES. This includes looking at how addresses are formatted in these documents. For instance, if an agency uses ALL CAPITAL LETTERING in the addressee blocks but employs Mixed Case in return address blocks, it may indicate inconsistencies or deviations from standard practices that could suggest jurisdictional overreach.

  • Address Formatting: The format of addresses can be significant. Agencies typically follow specific guidelines for addressing correspondence. Deviations from these norms can raise questions about the legitimacy of the communication and whether it adheres to established protocols.

3. Compliance Audits and Reporting

Conducting compliance audits is another effective methodology. These audits assess whether STATE AGENCIES are operating within their defined jurisdictions by reviewing their activities against statutory requirements and operational guidelines.

  • Performance Metrics: Auditors may develop performance metrics that evaluate how well an agency's actions align with its mandated responsibilities. This can include analyzing data on service delivery, regulatory enforcement, and public engagement in contrast to private engagement.

4. Stakeholder Interviews and Determinations

Engaging with stakeholders—including agency employees, legal experts, and affected community members—can provide insights into potential jurisdictional issues. Interviews can reveal discrepancies between what agencies claim they are authorized to do versus what they actually do.

5. Public Records Requests

Utilizing public records laws allows researchers and watchdog organizations to request documentation from STATE AGENCIES regarding their operations. This transparency can help identify instances where an agency may be acting beyond its jurisdiction.

6. Comparative Analysis

Comparative analysis involves looking at similar agencies across different states or regions to identify best practices and deviations in operation. By comparing how different jurisdictions handle similar functions, analysts can pinpoint anomalies that may suggest overreach.

Ongoing Summation

In this next summation, identifying STATE AGENCIES or County Agencies operating outside their jurisdiction requires a multifaceted approach that includes legal analysis, document examination (including address formatting), compliance audits, stakeholder interviews, public records requests, and comparative analysis of practices across jurisdictions. Each of these methodologies contributes to a comprehensive understanding of whether an agency is functioning within its legally defined boundaries. 

 


Q2: In what ways do TYPE STYLES on address labeling reflect the operational boundaries of STATE agencies?

 

A2: Analysis of Type Styles on Address Labeling and Operational Boundaries of STATE Agencies

Type styles used in address labeling can significantly reflect the operational boundaries of STATE AGENCIES in various ways. This analysis will explore how these design choices convey authority, jurisdiction, and the intended purpose of communications.

1. Authority and Legitimacy

The choice of type style in address labeling often serves to establish authority and legitimacy. For instance, STATE AGENCIES may use specific fonts that are associated with official documents or government communications. These type styles can include serif fonts like Times New Roman or Georgia, which are traditionally seen as formal and authoritative. The use of such fonts signals to recipients that the communication is official and should be taken seriously.

Conversely, if a state agency uses a more casual or unconventional type style (such as sans-serif fonts like Arial or Comic Sans), it may inadvertently undermine the perceived authority of the message. This distinction is crucial because it affects how recipients interpret the information being conveyed, especially when it pertains to important matters such as public health notifications or legal requirements.

2. Jurisdictional Clarity

Type styles can also help clarify jurisdictional boundaries by incorporating specific branding elements unique to each agency. For example, an address label might include a logo or emblem alongside the text, which visually represents the agency's identity and its jurisdictional scope. When different agencies collaborate on joint initiatives (e.g., environmental programs), they may adopt a unified type style for consistency but still retain individual logos to signify their respective authorities.

Moreover, variations in type styles across different regions can indicate which agency is responsible for certain functions within those jurisdictions. For instance, if one state uses a bold font for emergency alerts while another employs italicized text for informational notices, these differences can help residents quickly identify which agency is communicating and what kind of action may be required from them.

3. Purpose-Driven Design Choices

The purpose behind the communication also influences type style selection on address labels. Different types of messages—such as warnings, informational updates, or promotional materials—may necessitate distinct typographic approaches to effectively convey urgency or importance. For example:

  • Urgent Communications: A state agency sending out emergency alerts might use all caps or bold type styles to draw immediate attention.

  • Informational Notices: A standard update about public services could utilize a more subdued font style that prioritizes readability over urgency.

  • Promotional Materials: When promoting community events or initiatives, agencies might opt for more creative and visually appealing type styles to engage residents.

These design choices reflect not only the operational boundaries but also the strategic objectives of each agency in communicating with its constituents.

4. Technological Considerations

With advancements in technology, digital address labeling systems have become prevalent among STATE AGENCIES. These systems often allow for customization based on user preferences or regional standards. The flexibility in choosing type styles can lead to inconsistencies if not managed properly across jurisdictions; however, it also provides an opportunity for agencies to tailor their communications effectively based on audience needs.

For example, an online platform used by multiple states might default to a particular type style that aligns with federal guidelines but allows individual states to modify it slightly for local relevance. This adaptability reflects both collaboration among agencies and recognition of local identities within operational boundaries.

 


Q3: Upon viewing the variations in operating capacity, characterization, application, designation and intent, it would seem that too many STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL are oblivious to the fact that these mix-ups appear to be a "changing of lanes" between public and private and a changing of standing between "people" and "persons" where the latter can be several entities besides a common man or woman?

A3: Understanding Variations in Operating Capacity and Legal Designation

The observation regarding the variations in operating capacity, characterization, application, designation, and intent of state personnel touches on several critical legal concepts. These concepts include the distinctions between public and private entities, as well as the differentiation between "people" and "persons" within legal frameworks. Below is a detailed exploration of these themes.

1. Legal Definitions and Distinctions

People vs. Persons: In legal terminology, "people" typically refers to human beings or citizens with rights under the law, while "persons" can encompass a broader range of entities including corporations, organizations, and other legal constructs. This distinction is crucial because it affects how laws are applied and who is held accountable under those laws.

  • Natural Persons: Refers to individual human beings.

  • Legal Persons: Includes corporations, government entities, partnerships, and other organizations that can have rights and obligations similar to those of natural persons.

Understanding this distinction is vital for state personnel as it influences their actions and decisions regarding governance, regulation, and enforcement.

2. Public vs. Private Entities

State agencies operate primarily in the public sector with specific mandates defined by law. However, when they engage with private entities or individuals (natural persons), there can be confusion about jurisdictional boundaries and operational authority.

  • Public Entities: These are government bodies that serve the public interest and are funded by taxpayer dollars.

  • Private Entities: These include businesses or organizations that operate for profit or specific interests without direct governmental oversight.

When state personnel inadvertently blur these lines—such as through inconsistent documentation practices or misapplication of authority—it raises concerns about overreach or misinterpretation of their roles.

3. Implications of Operational Mix-ups

The mix-ups in operating capacity can lead to significant implications:

  • Jurisdictional Overreach: If STATE AGENCIES act beyond their designated authority—whether by treating private entities as public ones or vice versa—they risk infringing on rights or responsibilities that belong to another entity.

  • Legal Accountability: Mischaracterization can complicate accountability mechanisms. For instance, if a state agency treats a corporation (a legal person) as if it were a natural person (a citizen), it may not apply the appropriate regulatory standards.

  • Public Trust: Confusion regarding roles can erode public trust in government institutions. Citizens expect clarity in how agencies operate within their jurisdictions; ambiguity can lead to skepticism about governmental intentions.

4. Awareness Among State Personnel

It appears that many state personnel may not fully recognize these distinctions or the implications of their actions:

  • Training Gaps: There may be insufficient training regarding the nuances of legal definitions and operational boundaries among state employees.

  • Policy Development: Agencies might lack clear policies that delineate how to interact with both public constituents (natural persons) and private entities (legal persons).

Concluding Sooner Or Later

Understanding the variations in operating capacity among state personnel and private people requires an awareness of the fundamental distinctions between people and persons as well as public versus private entities. The potential for confusion exists when these categories are not clearly understood or respected in practice. This lack of clarity can lead to jurisdictional overreach, complicate accountability measures, and undermine public trust in governmental operations.

Perhaps you'll now be able to examine existing case studies that illustrate the challenges of jurisdictional overlap among STATE agencies.
 

Q4: What conclusions can be drawn as STATE OF STATE agencies (the inchoate version) operate outside their jurisdiction such as the mixed use of ALL CAPITAL LETTERING on Addressee blocks but consistently use Mixed Case on Return Address blocks for aware and evolved Minnesotans; ones who may become aware that the FIRSTNAME MIDDLENAME LASTNAME being addressed by STATE AGENCIES is a fictional LEGAL MONIKER that fails to also present the silent fourth word which is the word ESTATE -- to leave us with FIRSTNAME MIDDLENAME LASTNAME ESTATE from a legal standpoint -- to maintain PROBATE COURT jurisdiction over any valued assets claimed by an ESTATE of a decedent in contrast to LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME MIDDLE INITIAL?
 

A4: Analysis of State Agencies' Addressing Practices

The question revolves around the practices of STATE AGENCIES in Minnesota regarding how they format names and addresses on official documents, particularly focusing on the use of ALL CAPITAL LETTERS versus Mixed Case. It also touches upon legal implications related to the representation of individuals and estates in correspondence.

Understanding Address Formats

  1. Address Formatting: The use of ALL CAPITAL LETTERS for the addressee block is a common practice in many governmental and legal documents. This formatting can be seen as a way to standardize information processing, making it easier for automated systems to read and sort mail. Conversely, using Mixed Case for return addresses may reflect a more traditional or personal touch, which could be intended to enhance readability for human recipients.
  1. Legal Monikers: The term "legal moniker" refers to how individuals are identified in legal contexts. In many jurisdictions, including Minnesota, individuals are often referred to by their full name as it appears on legal documents. The assertion that the name presented (FIRSTNAME MIDDLENAME LASTNAME) is a "fictional LEGAL MONIKER" suggests that this format does not fully encapsulate the individual's legal identity, particularly when considering estate matters.
  1. Inclusion of 'Estate': The argument posits that omitting the word "ESTATE" from the address leads to potential misunderstandings regarding jurisdiction over assets after death. In probate law, an estate is indeed a separate entity that holds rights over an individual's assets posthumously. Therefore, addressing someone as "FIRSTNAME MIDDLENAME LASTNAME ESTATE" could clarify that correspondence pertains to the estate rather than the individual personally.

Jurisdictional Implications

  1. Probate Court Jurisdiction: Probate courts handle matters related to deceased individuals' estates, including asset distribution and debt settlement. By identifying an individual’s correspondence with their estate explicitly, it may help delineate responsibilities and rights concerning those assets more clearly.
  1. Legal Interpretation: Courts often interpret names based on established conventions within legal frameworks. If STATE AGENCIES consistently use a format that excludes "ESTATE," it could lead to ambiguities in legal interpretations regarding who is responsible for debts or claims against an estate.
  1. Awareness Among Citizens: The mention of "aware and evolved Minnesotans" implies a growing public awareness about these nuances in legal documentation and their implications for personal rights and responsibilities under probate law.

Legal Frameworks

Under Minnesota law, specifically within probate statutes (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 524), estates must be properly identified for claims against them to be valid. The naming conventions used by state agencies could potentially influence how these estates are treated legally:

  1. Jurisdictional Authority: Probate courts require clear identification of estates for jurisdictional purposes.

  2. Legal Recognition: Proper naming conventions ensure that all parties involved recognize the estate's existence and its associated rights and responsibilities.


Q5: What about carelessly opening mailing from a STATE AGENCY addressed to two different persons:   a.) where one ADDRESS BLOCK shows a FULL LEGAL NAME, and; b.) the other shows only FIRSTNAME and LASTNAME in all caps, and; c.) how about returning the unopened mailing with an educational NOTICE OF ERROR to request the errors be resolved and request a new communication in follow-up to proceed with the mailing?

A5: Analysis of Addressing Practices in State Agency Mail

The situation described involves receiving mail from a state agency that addresses two different individuals using inconsistent naming conventions. One address block uses a full legal name, while the other uses only the first name and last name in all capital letters. This discrepancy raises questions about the implications of such practices and how to address them effectively.

Understanding Addressing Conventions

  1. Full Legal Name vs. Capitalized Names:

    • Full Legal Name: Typically includes the first name, middle name (if applicable), and last name. This format is often used in legal documents to ensure clarity regarding identity.

    • Capitalized Names: The use of all capital letters may imply a corporate or legal entity status rather than an individual person. This can lead to confusion about whether the individual is being recognized as a natural person or as part of some legal construct.
  1. Implications of Inconsistent Addressing:

    • The inconsistency in addressing can create misunderstandings regarding the intended recipient's identity and rights. For example, if one person is addressed with their full legal name while another is addressed in all caps, it may suggest different legal statuses or implications for each individual.

    • Such discrepancies could potentially affect how communications are interpreted legally, especially if they pertain to matters like benefits, obligations, or rights under state law.

Returning Unopened Mail with a Notice of Error

  1. Educational Notice of Error:

    • If you receive mail that contains errors in addressing, returning it unopened with an educational notice can be a constructive approach. This notice should clearly outline the discrepancies observed and request corrections.

    • The notice should include specific details such as:

      • The exact nature of the error (e.g., "The addressee's name is incorrectly formatted").

      • A request for clarification on why different naming conventions were used.

      • An appeal for future correspondence to adhere to consistent naming practices that accurately reflect the recipients' identities.
  1. Legal Considerations:

    • When drafting your notice, it's important to maintain a professional tone and provide any necessary context that might help the agency understand your concerns.

    • You may also want to reference relevant statutes or guidelines that govern proper identification in official communications, which can lend weight to your request for correction.
  1. Follow-Up Communications:

    • After sending back the unopened mail with your notice, it would be prudent to follow up with the agency after a reasonable period (typically 2-4 weeks) if you do not receive a response.

    • Keeping records of all correspondence will be beneficial should further issues arise or if you need to escalate your concerns.

 

In furtherance of summaries

Addressing discrepancies in mail from state agencies—particularly when one recipient is identified by their full legal name and another by an abbreviated form—can lead to confusion regarding identity and rights. Returning unopened mail with an educational notice outlining these errors is a valid approach to seek resolution and ensure future communications are accurate and consistent.

 


Q6: To demand that a name style remains in full proper name format, where only the leading letter is capitalized, a private non-commercial and retired man can follow these steps:

A6: The answer is: A retired man outside of commerce should communicate clearly about his preferred name style while providing justification for its use and ensuring consistency across all platforms either public or private.

 

  1. Understand the Importance of Name Style: Recognizing that names are an essential part of identity, it is crucial to establish how one wishes to be addressed. This includes understanding the implications of different naming conventions and their impact on personal branding and recognition.
  1. Choose the Desired Format: The specific format in question is where only the first letter of the name is capitalized (e.g., "john smith" instead of "John Smith"). This choice should be clear and consistent.
  1. Communicate Clearly: When addressing this issue with others—whether in professional settings, social interactions, or legal documents—it’s important to communicate clearly about the preferred name style. This can be done verbally or through written communication.
  1. Provide Justification: It may help to explain why this naming convention is preferred. For instance, one might argue that it reflects personal beliefs about formality, equality, or simplicity. Providing context can make others more receptive to respecting this preference.
  1. Use Official Channels if Necessary: If there are formal documents (like identification cards, legal documents, or business cards) where the name appears incorrectly, it may be necessary to go through official channels to have it corrected. This could involve filling out forms or providing proof of identity.
  1. Be Consistent Across Platforms: To reinforce this naming style, ensure that it is used consistently across all platforms—social media profiles, email signatures, and any other public-facing materials.
  1. Address Non-compliance Politely but Firmly: If someone continues to use an incorrect name style after being informed of the preference, address it politely but firmly again. Reiterate your preference and ask them to respect it moving forward.
  1. Consider Legal Name Changes if Needed: If maintaining this style becomes a significant issue—especially in legal contexts—considering a legal name change might be an option worth exploring.

By following these steps and maintaining clarity and consistency in communication regarding his preferred name style, a man can effectively demand that his name be styled as he wishes.

 

 


Final Conclusion

Based on this analysis, it can be concluded that the inconsistent use of ALL CAPITAL LETTERS for addressees while employing Mixed Case for return addresses by STATE AGENCIES may obscure important legal distinctions regarding individual identities versus their estates; specifically, failing to include 'ESTATE' could complicate jurisdictional clarity in probate matters.  

The inconsistent use of capitalization by state agencies when addressing individuals may reflect deeper issues related to legal identity and jurisdiction over estates in Minnesota. The omission of "ESTATE" from official communications could undermine proper recognition under probate law, potentially affecting asset management and distribution processes following an individual's death.

The probability that this conclusion is correct is high due to established practices in legal documentation and probate law interpretations.

 

Analysis of STATE Agencies Crossing Jurisdictional Boundaries
By: James Allen of the Homyak family
April 21, 2025


 

  • About the Author: James Allen has gotten his feathers ruffled one time too many today.
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    THE ABUNDANCE PARADIGM: WHY AI FORCES A RETHINKING OF MONEY ITSELF — PART 1

    By Ellen Brown on May 11, 2026

    A Universal Basic Income (UBI) has long been proposed as a way to cushion the blow of jobs lost to automation. Under that model, everyone receives a modest monthly payment – enough to cover basic needs and prevent extreme poverty. 

    But Elon Musk has gone further. On April 16, he posted on X:

    Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI.

    Rather than a subsistence stipend, Universal High Income (UHI) would be a level of income allowing ordinary people to live well in a world where machines do most of the work. Musk has also said that AI and robotics are the only things that can solve the massive U.S. debt crisis. 

    That sounds promising, but where will the government get the money to pay the UHI? Critics say any government that tried it would go bankrupt. There are also other concerns, which will be addressed in Part 2 of this article. Here we will look at the financial underpinnings: why UHI is even thinkable, why AI forces a reexamination of how money enters the economy, why the current system cannot scale to meet what is coming, and the implicit transition needed to meet that challenge.

    Why the Current Money System Cannot Scale

    The national debt of the U.S. government just topped $39 trillion. China’s is $18.7 trillion. Japan’s is $8.6 trillion. Those of the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain are each in the multi-trillion-dollar range. Collective global debt now stands at $353 trillion, 305% of the world’s annual economic output. So even if, hypothetically, everything produced in the world in a year were applied toward liquidating the debt, it still would not be enough to pay it all off. 

    In fact the debt can never be repaid, because of the way money currently enters the system. Nearly all of the money supply today is created by banks when they make loans. Banks do not lend their existing capital. The loan itself creates the money. The bank adds the loan amount to the asset side of its balance sheet and balances that sum with the same amount on the liability side. When the borrower withdraws or transfers the funds, either the bank takes them from its reserves in “vault cash” or the Federal Reserve debits the bank’s digital reserve account at the central bank. But the lending bank typically has funds coming into its reserve account at about the same rate as they are going out, so its reserves are continually replenished. Thus a very small reserve account can support a much larger money creation engine. For decades before the Fed discontinued the reserve requirement in 2020, it hovered at around 10%.

    The chief problem with this debt-based system is the interest, which the bank does not create in its original loan. For a typical long-term loan, interest can double the total tab or more. Where is the money to come from to pay this added liability? Across the system as a whole, it must either come from more borrowing or from existing funds. In the case of governments, that means issuing interest-bearing bonds or tapping taxes and other revenues. The interest on the debt compounds, meaning the government is paying interest on interest. This makes the debt increase exponentially, until it is mathematically unsustainable. Then bankruptcies occur, of banks or even whole governments. Booms turn into busts, and the cycle begins again.

    Today, interest on the federal debt is the second largest budget line item after Social Security, exceeding $1 trillion. Meanwhile, workers are losing jobs to AI/robotics, shrinking the income tax base. The system is clearly unsustainable.

    How to Raise Demand to Scale to the Upcoming Supply

    A Universal High Income would replenish the shrinking tax base by replacing the lost wages of unemployed workers. But where will the money come from to pay the UHI? The only sustainable solution is for the government to issue it interest-free. That does not mean through the Federal Reserve, which creates money in the same way banks do: it buys federal interest-bearing securities with accounting entries. The Fed collects the interest, which it is supposed to return to the Treasury after deducting its costs. But since 2008, its costs include paying interest on the reserves of its participating banks, which consumes its profits. (See my earlier article here.) 

    The only interest-free, debt-free solution that will actually increase the money supply sufficiently to match the projected productivity of AI/robotics is for the money to be issued directly by the Treasury.

    This is not a radical new idea. It is authorized in the U.S. Constitution, which provides in Article 1, Sec. 8, that “The Congress shall have Power To … coin Money [and] regulate the Value thereof .…” Abraham Lincoln used government-issued “Greenbacks” to avoid a crippling debt to British-backed bankers. Debt-free government-issued money was also the funding mechanism by which the American colonists succeeded in creating a thriving economy and liberating themselves from the oppressive yoke of the British Empire.

    In his 1729 pamphlet “A Modest Inquiry into the Nature and Necessity of a Paper-Currency,” Benjamin Franklin argued that a lack of currency was a tax on industrious farmers and producers, and that a reliable, locally issued paper currency was the “oil” for the gears of trade. The “Nature and Necessity” of this currency was to facilitate the movement of goods between neighbors. Franklin observed that the British strategy of keeping the colonies short of cash was a method of economic suppression. By forcing the colonies to use gold and silver, which were constantly drained back to London to pay for imports, the Crown kept the colonies in a state of permanent debt and low productivity. When the money supply matched the productive capacity of the people, universal prosperity resulted without inflation. 

    This logic evolved into the “American System of Political Economy” championed by Henry Carey, economic advisor to Abraham Lincoln. He wrote:

    Two systems are before the world… One looks to pauperism, ignorance, depopulation, and barbarism; the other in increasing wealth, comfort, intelligence, combination of action, and civilization. … One is the English system; the other we may be proud to call the American system, for it is the only one ever devised the tendency of which was that of elevating while equalizing the condition of man throughout the world.

    In the context of the 21st century, the “oil” that best lowers the friction of trade is debt-free government-issued money similar to Lincoln’s Greenbacks and colonial scrip. Rather than implementing a radical financial innovation, we would be returning to our roots.

    Inflation or Deflation?

    The chief objection to the colonies’ paper “scrip” was that they tended to over-print, so that “demand” (money) outstripped supply. Too much money chasing too few goods produced price inflation. But in the 21st century, we will soon have the opposite problem: too little money chasing too many goods. Machines don’t need food, clothing, shelter, transportation, medical treatment or other services. So who will buy those goods and services? 

    Money needs to be issued to human consumers, and not just to a few wealthy human consumers serving as debt brokers thriving on interest. To create sufficient demand for the voluminous output of AI/robotics, it needs to go to the whole national population, evenly distributed. Not only can UHI work in that sort of abundant supply without producing price inflation; it is actually essential to prevent deflation.

    In a conversation on X, Musk wrote:

    In a normal economy, issuing more money simply increases the dollar price of the existing output of goods & services, meaning people do NOT get more stuff. If AI/robotics massively increase goods & services output, then you actually MUST issue dollars to people or there will be massive disinflation. 

    As paraphrased on Yahoo Finance (reposted from Benzinga), Musk wrote that handing out more dollars becomes a problem only when the economy’s supply of goods and services fails to surge alongside the money supply. His claim is that AI and robotics could lift production so sharply that the bigger risk would be falling prices, not rising ones.

    But aren’t falling prices a good thing? In this case, no. Prices would be falling due to a lack of demand, meaning producers can’t find customers for their products. They wind up laying off workers and eventually going bankrupt. When spread across the whole economy, the result is a deflationary spiral: prices fall, businesses lose revenue, and the economy contracts, not because production is inadequate but because purchasing power is insufficient. The result is recession or depression. In the Great Depression of the 1930s, food was rotting in the fields while people were starving, because they were out of work and had no money to spend. 

    Job cuts from AI are already happening. According to the same Benzinga article:

    Evidence of near-term strain is showing up in corporate announcements: employers disclosed more than 27,000 job cuts linked to AI in the first quarter of 2026, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The outplacement firm said that figure was up 40% from the same period a year earlier. 

    Robert Reich reports that wages are around two-thirds of the typical corporation’s total cost, and that in the first four months of 2026, big U.S. corporations cut over 128,000 jobs. 

    How Soon Will All This Happen?

    Another Benzinga article, reposted on Yahoo Finance on March 16, detailed Musk’s projected time frame:

    Speaking remotely to the Abundance Summit last week, Musk told XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis that the global economy is on the verge of an explosion so massive it defies historical precedent.

    “I’d say the economy is 10 times its current size in 10 years,” Musk said, before quickly clarifying that the growth could be even more explosive. “Greater than,” he added, framing the projected shift in economic output as a “fairly comfortable prediction.” …

    Ray Kurzweil, author of The Singularity Is Near, sees AI reaching Artificial General Intelligence (human-level intelligence across virtually all domains) by 2029, and full transformative abundance by 2045.

    Other experts question these time projections, but a radical transformation of traditional manufacturing and trade is likely to happen sometime in the reasonably near future. The question is, will the money system transition soon enough to rescue all the laid-off workers from homelessness and famine?

    The Sovereign Wealth Fund Alternative

    There is another model for distributing the gains of automation, one that can be phased in gradually as the AI workforce expands. It comes from Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. In an ironic twist, Altman and Musk, who jointly founded OpenAI in 2015, are now locked in a high-profile legal battle over whether Altman diverted Musk’s $44 million investment to transform what was conceived as a nonprofit “for the benefit of humanity” into a highly lucrative for-profit enterprise.

    That dispute aside, Altman’s alternative model for sharing AI-generated wealth is a national sovereign wealth fund seeded by the profits of AI and robotics. His proposed American Equity Fund would take public stakes in the companies and technologies driving automation, capture a portion of the resulting productivity gains, and distribute them as universal dividends. The Fund would not replace a Universal High Income but would complement it.

    This approach has several advantages. It ties payments directly to real output, scales automatically with productivity, and can be introduced gradually, avoiding the shock of issuing large payments before the supply side has fully expanded. It would resemble the Alaska Permanent Fund, which distributes oil revenues to residents, except that here the resource would be the most powerful general-purpose technology since electricity.

    Conclusion: A New Monetary Logic for a New Productive Era

    For centuries, money has been issued as a claim against the future productivity of human labor, repaid from the income that labor generates. The logic of this debt-based system collapses when machines become the primary producers of goods and services. Then the limiting factor becomes purchasing power — the ability of human beings to access the abundance their own technologies create. That requires a monetary architecture that expands with output rather than debt, and distributes income not through wages alone but through mechanisms tied to the productive capacity of the whole system.

    Universal High Income and a sovereign wealth fund are two ways of doing that. One ensures a stable floor of demand; the other ensures that the public shares in the gains of automation. Both would be grounded in real production. But for the public to have access to those gains, the money supply needs to expand in proportion to the expanding pool of goods and services. This can be done by restoring the innovation our forefathers baked into the Constitution: debt-free money issued by the government itself.

    How to fund a UHI without triggering inflation or driving the government into bankruptcy is the first objection critics raise, but there are others. They argue that people would stop working or stop learning, that society would collapse into idleness or chaos, that life would lose meaning without jobs, that the government would have the power to control how people spend their money.  Will a UHI ring in the promised utopia or lock us into a state-controlled digital prison? Part 2 of this article will address those concerns. 

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    This article was first posted as an original to ScheerPost.com. Ellen Brown is an attorney, founder of the Public Banking Institute, and author of thirteen books including Web of DebtThe Public Bank Solution, and Banking on the People: Democratizing Money in the Digital Age. Her 400+ blog articles are posted at EllenBrown.com.tom of Form

     

     

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    WAY TO GO MR PUTIN - RUSSIA FINALIZES 'LBGTQ PROPAGANDA' BAN

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    Date: Thursday, 1-Dec-2022 05:31:08
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    Many a time I often think about moving to Russia, so sick and tired of living here in the West.

    Over there things get done and child molesters etc don't just get away with a slapped wrist, free to again prey on the innocent.

    Those promoting society's moral decay will now have to answer for their actions also.

    Way to go Mr Putin.

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