Happy 65th Birthday to Ed Brown

[Demosthenes]

Brown grows gray as siege drags on
By DAN TUOHY
New Hampshire Union Leader
10 hours, 5 minutes ago

PLAINFIELD – Ed Brown's neighbors are growing anxious. Ed Brown is growing gray.

The gun-toting tax dodger turned 65 on July 22, according to his "Oath of Allegiance to the New Hampshire Republic" filed in county tax records. He's now eligible for Medicare, an odd milestone since he hunkered down in his fortified home in Plainfield some seven months ago.

Other anniversaries may come and go: Ed and Elaine Brown say they will not leave without a fight and U.S. Marshal Stephen R. Monier insists federal forces will not storm their compound off Center of Town Road.

As the standoff continues without end in sight, the federal government is giving financial assistance to the town to defray the cost of extra police patrols and related details, Selectman Robert W. Taylor said.

"It's definitely been an added expense," said Taylor, who did not have an estimate last night. "It's pretty much a stalemate at this point."

Federal authorities have cut off power and telephone service to the Brown property, hoping to make life difficult for them and have them give up. Monier said Friday his team continues to reach out to the Browns and encourage them to end the conflict peacefully. "We do have open lines of communications with them and continue to encourage them to turn themselves in," he said. "A lot of good people are working on this."

Monier declined to say whether his office was reviewing its strategy and considering other options.

Some townspeople are frustrated at the languishing standoff.

"Marshals are dragging their feet," Gordon Wilder said last night. Residents are holding out hope for a peaceful conclusion, but the Brown showdown has stoked anxieties. A group of residents sent the Browns a letter earlier this summer to ask them not to invite hundreds of people to a jamboree at their house. The Browns ignored their request, though neighbors were cordially invited to their party.

Robin Carpenter, living nearby on Center of Town Road, said she and other neighbors expressed their "increased anxiety" regarding the increased vehicular traffic and visitors.

"None of us would want anything to happen to the Browns, or to anyone else," she said.

The Browns were convicted in January of skirting federal income tax laws, avoiding paying tax on $1.9 million Elaine Brown, a dentist, earned from 1996 to 2003. In their absence, the court sentenced them to 63 months in federal prison. As the Browns underscore in their Declaration of Citizenship to New Hampshire, as filed in Sullivan County, they do not recognize the federal government. The documents, which list birth dates of July 22, 1942 for Ed Brown and Feb. 14, 1941 for Elaine Brown, also repeatedly tout they are of the Caucasian race.

The Browns have alternate means of electricity, support from friends who risk felony charges for helping them, and maintain a couple of Web pages to promote their cause. One of the sites alleges federal agents fired 30 to 40 gunshots a week ago as a psychological operation; Monier said there was no such operation. Brown did not return a reporter's e-mail requesting comment - and wishing him a happy birthday.

Stephen H. Taylor, the state's longtime agricultural commissioner who lives in town, said there is a degree of embarrassment that the pastoral town near the Vermont state border is known for the Brown case. "It just seems to drag on. Everyone's just fed up," he said. "We're just going to have to wait it out."

Taylor, the selectman, also shakes his head at the negative attention, from the Los Angeles Times to wire services zapping the story around the world

"They're making us famous for all the wrong reasons," he said.

[Dezcad]

As the Browns underscore in their Declaration of Citizenship to New Hampshire, as filed in Sullivan County, they do not recognize the federal government.

Declaration of Citizenship to NH - and yet they didn't pay their state New Hampshire business taxes either.

[webhick]

As the Browns underscore in their Declaration of Citizenship to New Hampshire, as filed in Sullivan County, they do not recognize the federal government.

Declaration of Citizenship to NH - and yet they didn't pay their state New Hampshire business taxes either.

Those state taxes are frickin' looney. It seems the more expenses you have, the more you pay in state tax. Half the time, if you don't owe the IRS anything, you owe the state thousands. The more payroll you have, the more you owe the state. The more depreciation you have, the more you owe the state. At least one CPA has said to me (on a client who owed a lot of taxes), "I'm going to lower the deprecation expense so [client] owes the state less, but the IRS more because he can get a payment arrangement with the IRS and the fees will be less"

Not that I'd advocate not paying the state...but those are my observations on the tax returns I've seen.

[Demosthenes]

Dennis, there's some lively irony down here...

A MySpace bulletin distributed yesterday.

From: OLD BUCK
Date: Aug 5, 2007 5:27 PM
Subject: Message from ED Brown to all friends and supporters
Body: As you all Know I am at Ed and Elaines Ed has asked me to put ths message out.

"NOBODY SPEAKS FOR THE BROWNS"
"Ed Brown"

by this he means if you are receiving mesages or bullitins claiming that it is from or on the behalf of the Browns disreguard them

[Demosthenes]

From: Ed & Elaine
Date: Aug 5, 2007 4:51 PM
Subject: vid request
Body: In our on going effort to help save Ed and Elaines life from the international banker's government (we must stop calling it our governmaent because it isn't), Here at E&E's myspace we are putting the call out for SUPPORT VIDEOS,

Make a short vid of yourself showing your support for our brave American inspirators E&E.

Keep em short , if fear still has a grasp on you----wear a mask if you do not want your face known,

1. your first name only

2. state your from

3. your support sentence

4. "show us the law"

that would be perfect

send them to

articlesofconfederation1781@yahoo.com or
shaun @makethestand.com

or through this myspace


spread far and wide..... we hope to get as many as possible ,to put together a classy video showing the American People are united in their stand for liberty and the restoring of our republic. Letting the Enemy know that if they harm 1 hair on those innocent Americans(E&E) they might as well be swating a hornets nest and the american people will respond united to repel the enemy from the nest, "freedom at all cost"! you mess with one,,,you mess with all of us!

Remember DO SOMETHING! this is your chance to make a little bit of a difference, do not react, respond to this bulletin with your support vid

thank you, on to victory, we can win this if we unite, unite, stand as one

E&E

[Dezcad]

2. state your from Huh?

to put together a classy video "classy" isn't the word that jumps to mind

Can any of the E&E supporters spell properly or ever use proper grammar or diction?

[webhick]

TP version of classy probably involves pasties and a strobe light.

[Dezcad]

TP version of classy probably involves pasties and a strobe light.

Did you mean TP or NH? Or both?

[jkeeb]

What's not classy about pasties and a strobe?

[webhick]

TP version of classy probably involves pasties and a strobe light.

Did you mean TP or NH? Or both?

Now that I think about it. Both. Up here, we have a strip-joint located in a junk yard. Seriously. I heard about it before it was ever profiled on "The Daily Show".

Update: Found this in CourtTV archive dated March 7, 2002 (Added emphasis.):

Judge not amused by suspect's clown costume

KEENE, N.H. - Daniel Kingery arrived in court last month wearing a half-kangaroo, half-clown costume to protest what he considers an unconstitutional system of parking.

Kingery, 40, did not impress the judge with his "kangaroo court" antics on Feb. 25 and instead was threatened with contempt. Kingery, a candidate for the town selectman, argues that the state discriminates against non-handicapped drivers by allowing people with disabled license plates to park for free, according to a spokesman for the Keene County district court.

Kingery intentionally parked at five expired meters in Keene over the course of several months. The judge is expected to soon issue a ruling in the case.

This isn't Kingery's first run in with the court system. Last year, Kingery, a former junkyard owner, served a day in another county jail on a contempt charge. Kingery also sued the town of Peterborough for $250 million in 1999 after officials shut down a strip club at his junkyard, which Kingery claimed was a cultural facility.

If it's cultural, it's classy. Right?

[grixit]

Well stripping is an old and traditional part of society, so yeah, i'd say it's cultural.

[webhick]

Now, if it was an interpretive dance facility located amidst a recycling facility......well, that's something completely different......

Would that be a similar interpretive dance to the one soolauq was going to have to do as a condition of Ed's "Show Me the Law" challenge...or is this the one you did at last years comicon...you know that one that netted you that indecent exposure charge?

[webhick]

Now, if it was an interpretive dance facility located amidst a recycling facility......well, that's something completely different......

Would that be a similar interpretive dance to the one soolauq was going to have to do as a condition of Ed's "Show Me the Law" challenge...or is this the one you did at last years comicon...you know that one that netted you that indecent exposure charge?

Hey, it was a terpsichorean tribute to Snakes on a Plane. I can't help it if some people are afraid of an impressive example of the Euro-American whitesnake. And you wonder why Samuel L. Jackson says "DAMN!"

Pffft...If you're gonna pick a movie to do a terpsichorean tribute to, do an albino version of Anaconda. It was a suck-ass movie (like Snakes on a Plane), but you'll leave with 7 or 8 of the loveliest ladies in the audience. Of course, then you have the problem of living up to expectations.

[Doktor Avalanche]

Would that be a similar interpretive dance to the one soolauq was going to have to do as a condition of Ed's "Show Me the Law" challenge...or is this the one you did at last years comicon...you know that one that netted you that indecent exposure charge?

Hey, it was a terpsichorean tribute to Snakes on a Plane. I can't help it if some people are afraid of an impressive example of the Euro-American whitesnake. And you wonder why Samuel L. Jackson says "DAMN!"

Pffft...If you're gonna pick a movie to do a terpsichorean tribute to, do an albino version of Anaconda. It was a suck-ass movie (like Snakes on a Plane), but you'll leave with 7 or 8 of the loveliest ladies in the audience. Of course, then you have the problem of living up to expectations.

The only redeeming thing about Snakes on a Plane was the sacrificial chihuahua.

[Demosthenes]

Monday, August 06, 2007

11:29 PM - TODAY’S DOCKET
Category: News and Politics

TODAY'S DOCKET

Today's docket we have four cases. All of them are tax cases at the federal level. The Jury has been seated the judge is at the bench, the prosecutor has signaled he is ready. Shall we begin? Note: all four Defendants wished not to have a B.A.R. (British Aristocratic Regency or British Accreditation Registration) Lawyer represent them.

First up, is Johnny American who has been charged with not paying a tax on distilled spirits. The prosecutor asks do you import and distribute distilled spirits? Johnny says Yes I am a beer and liquor distributor. Why haven't you paid your tax on the distilled spirits? Johnny replied because there is no law that says I am liable to pay a tax on distilled spirits. The prosecutor, pulled out the law book, and showed Johnny Title 26 sub-section 5005 and asked him to read it for the jury. Johnny read "The distiller or importer of distilled spirits shall be liable for the taxes imposed thereon by section 5001 (a)(1). There you have it, you are wrong you are liable. The jury took 5 minutes to find Johnny guilty.

Second up, is Suzy Citizen who has been charged with not paying a tax on her cigarette business. Suzy makes cigarettes from tobacco she grows on her farm and sells cigarettes to the locals and tourist in the area. The prosecutor asks if she grows tobacco. Yes says Suzy. Do you turn that tobacco into cigarettes, asked the prosecutor? Yes says Suzy. The prosecutor asks, why haven't you paid your tax on your tobacco products? Suzy replies because there is no law. The prosecutor, gets out the law book, and turns to Title 26 sub-section 5703, and asks Suzy to read it. Suzy reads, the manufacturer or importer of tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes shall be liable for the taxes imposed thereon by section 5701. Slam dunk Suzy is convicted by the jury in a matter of minutes.

Third up, is Paul Patriot who has been charged with not paying a tax on the wagers he accepted. Paul runs a late night gambling room out of his home. The prosecutor asks Paul if he takes wagers on sporting events. Yes, replies Paul. Do you accept wagers on casino games such as roulette and blackjack asks the prosecutor. Sure replies Paul, there my best money makers. The prosecutor asks Paul why haven't you paid your wagering taxes? Paul says because he could not find a law that makes him liable for wagering. The prosecutor grabs his trusty law book and turns to Title 26 sub-section 4401 (c) and asks Paul to read it. Paul reads, each person who is engaged in the business of accepting wagers shall be liable for and shall pay the tax under this subchapter on all wagers placed with him. Paul's bubble burst, and the jury sent him off to jail.

Last but not least we have, Ed Brown who is charged with not paying a tax on his labor. Ed works as an exterminator, on his own. He trades his labor and expertise for federal reserve notes. The prosecutor asks are you incorporated. No replies Ed, I am not a corporation. Do you earn income asked the prosecutor? No replied Ed, I told you I am not a corporation, therefore I cannot have income, because I believe the congress and the Supreme Court has said income is a gain or profit from corporate activity. Mr. Brown you do earn a living, do you not. Yes I do, replied Ed. Then why haven't you paid your income tax asked the prosecutor? Ed says because I can not find a law that makes me liable for an income tax. The prosecutor paused, looked around and seen the Jury was waiting for the law book to come out, to shine its light of truth to the Jury once again. But wait no law book, the Jury is wondering now. The prosecutor starts to bead up with sweat and asks the judge in a scratchy soft voice for a recess.

Once back from recess the Judge orders the Jury to deliberations because he says the trial has concluded. The jury asked itself, why didn't the prosecutor drop the law in Mr. Brown's lap and make our job easier? So the Jury sent a note out to the judge asking for the law book the prosecutor was using. The judge sent a note back, you have all you need to get the job done, it said. Well the Jury smelled a rat at this point. The Jury said, no law, no crime, and no conviction. When the Jury read the not guilty plea in open court the judge's face went pale white and the prosecutor stomped out of the room. One Juror remarked all they had to do was show us the law, like in the first 3 cases, and they would have gotten their conviction.

SHOW US THE LAW!

danny riley 8-7-07

[webhick]

Ah, yes, Danny Dogwalker. Show us some hypothetical cases, not actual cases and then compare them to a real one. Moron.

[Demosthenes]

Last but not least we have, Ed Brown who is charged with not paying a tax on his labor. Ed works as an exterminator, on his own.

No Ed wasn't. All of the income was Elaine's.

And both Ed and Elaine were "shown the law" by the prosecutor in the court filings preceding the jury trial.

[Dezcad]

Last but not least we have, Ed Brown who is charged with not paying a tax on his labor. Ed works as an exterminator, on his own.

No Ed wasn't. All of the income was Elaine's.

And both Ed and Elaine were "shown the law" by the prosecutor in the court filings preceding the jury trial.

Danny conveniently omits 31 USC 5324 - the only statue applicable to Ed (for financial structuring).

And as far as the other 3 cases, those people should have been advised to plead the 5th.

[webhick]

Hmm, it is funny that Danny Dogwalker is claiming that Ed was taxed on his labor - since that would imply that Ed actually worked, or for that matter got his fat ass off the couch for more than a Constitutional Ranger's meeting (BTW, Ed, I'm still waiting for that deed to your house. You can't ignore my right to property forever!).

[ErsatzAnatchist]

Hmm, it is funny that Danny Dogwalker is claiming that Ed was taxed on his labor - since that would imply that Ed actually worked, or for that matter got his fat ass off the couch for more than a Constitutional Ranger's meeting (BTW, Ed, I'm still waiting for that deed to your house. You can't ignore my right to property forever!).

Silly Webhick. Ed does not own the house. He is merely the watchman and caretaker. God owns the house, the couch on which his fat ass sits, and the TV which once connected to the cable network which supplied the magical Cartoon Network.

However, perhaps you could ask God to assign you to be the caretaker and Ed can watch over a different piece of God's property. Maybe a small room which has bars in the windows.