Gene Keating's Views on Taxation and Law

Aug 21, 2024

Lecture Notes: Gene Keating on Taxes, Inflation, and Legal System

Introduction

  • Gene Keating, a guest on High Frequency Radio, discusses the privatization of government and legal intricacies.
  • Claims the U.S. government has been privatized since the 1860s.

Key Historical Context

  • Privatization of Government: Began under the Insurrection and Resumption Acts of 1861-1862.
    • Martial law was declared, reconstruction acts passed.
    • Claims no constitutional government has existed since 1861.
  • Corporate Control: Courts operate under corporate interests and admiralty maritime law.

Legal Insights

  • Admiralty Maritime Law: Courts use admiralty law akin to maritime contracts.
    • Example: Genesee Chief case allows maritime law on land if contracts are involved.
  • Cage Code System: Courts have government activity codes indicating private ownership.

Legal Procedures and Challenges

  • Writs and Motion Practice: Successful use of writs of prohibition.
    • Importance of proper document preparation and understanding court rules.
  • Mortgage Foreclosure: Challenges the validity of default claims.
    • Notes and deeds of trust viewed as securities, not loans.
    • Discusses unconscionable contracts and presumption of defaults.

Financial Instruments and Legal Definitions

  • Notes as Securities: Any note over nine months is treated as a security.
    • Rule of statutory construction separates notes from securities.
    • Sales of notes classify as collateral under Article 9.
  • Creditor and Debtor Dynamics: When sold, the buyer becomes the creditor.
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and REMICs: Discusses tax filings and securitization issues.
    • Many are allegedly in default at closing.

Insurance Contracts and Derivatives

  • Insurance Fraud in Mortgages: Title insurance viewed as securities derivatives.
    • Calls for forensic audits to uncover issues.
    • Insurance firms like AIG implicated in financial engineering.

Tax Implications and Strategy

  • IRS and Tax Code: Discusses EIN numbers and declarations of death for tax purposes.
    • Estate and trust management for tax mitigation.
    • Administration of estate taxes under various code sections.

Global Financial Implications

  • Potential Economic Crisis: Predictions of bank account liquidations similar to Cyprus.
    • FDIC's potential role in bank account confiscation.
    • Concerns over social security and retirement fund confiscation.

Legal Remedies and Actions

  • Using Legal Instruments: Advocates for filing insurance claims as a defense.
    • Emphasizes the role of Dodd-Frank Act in foreclosure defenses.
    • Encourages understanding and application of legal codes to challenge fraudulent practices.

Viewer Engagement

  • Taking Questions: Engages with audience questions on legal procedures and personal cases.
    • Offers classes and personal instruction in legal document preparation.

Conclusion

  • Gene Keating's insights provide a radical view of the legal and financial systems, urging individuals to educate themselves and challenge existing structures through understanding and using the law.