Ask Us Anything Session: Money Orders & Public vs Private

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Why did the speaker in the content find her experience at Western Union frustrating when attempting to cash a money order?

  • The speaker was charged an exorbitant fee for cashing the money order.
  • The Western Union employee was impolite and unprofessional in his demeanor.
  • The Western Union employee requested excessive and seemingly unnecessary forms of identification. (correct)
  • The Western Union employee refused to cash the money order due to a lack of funds.

According to the content, what is a potential alternative to cashing a money order at Walmart?

  • Depositing the money order into an online banking account.
  • Cashing the money order at a post office. (correct)
  • Visiting a smaller, local bank branch
  • Using a credit union with surcharge-free ATMs

In the context of the discussion, what does the phrase 'critical thinking skills have left the building' imply about the Walmart employee?

  • The employee was new and still in training.
  • The employee was simply following standard operating procedures without applying logic. (correct)
  • The employee was distracted and not paying attention to the transaction.
  • The employee was intentionally trying to inconvenience the speaker.

What does Craig suggest as a good starting point for understanding the concepts of public and private in relation to estates?

<p>Rereading content about living in the private. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Jennifer, what distinguishes the private side from the public side?

<p>The private side is associated with our inherent energy and creativity, while the public side involves wearing a 'hat' in commerce. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the content use to illustrate interacting in commerce or the public sphere?

<p>Participating in a theatrical play where everyone wears a mask. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the nature of interaction when 'Joe Blow' is at the front desk of Walmart?

<p>A trustee-to-trustee interaction under social security numbers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the discussion, what signifies a private contract between a man and a woman?

<p>An exchange of energy outside the commercial system. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy from ancient Rome is used to explain 'persona'?

<p>Actors wearing masks on stage, where the mask amplifies the sound. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of trusts, what is considered the 'res' of the private side?

<p>The energy, creativity, and thoughts of an individual. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a real-world manifestation of taking a benefit from the public side?

<p>Receiving Social Security or Medical benefits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of walking into a court and declaring oneself the beneficiary of the CES -2K trust, according to the discussion?

<p>A psychological evaluation due to breaching the trust. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker imply by stating that people of their age have traded their private estate for 'government promises'?

<p>They have exchanged their mental and physical energy for privileges and benefits with empty value. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the primary distinction between the private and public sides in the context of estates?

<p>The private side is the world of substance and reality, while the public side exists on paper. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John, what have individuals surrendered to the government by requiring licenses and registrations?

<p>Their inherited dominion over the land, air, and water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What point does a speaker make by bringing up a hypothetical game warden?

<p>Traditions and local customs can sometimes override or circumvent legal restrictions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implied meaning of the speaker's statement that 'We are so public in our own homes'?

<p>Modern conveniences and technologies create continuous links to the public sphere. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone receive a 'frivolous return' letter from a government agency, according to the discussion?

<p>They submitted a filing that the agency deems invalid or without merit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the discussion, what is the significance of the 'entitlement order'?

<p>It claims an individual's status as a beneficiary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of Kimo's statement that the 'artificial person' now resides in Washington, DC?

<p>The artificial person is managed there. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of zip codes in relation to Washington, DC, according to the discussion?

<p>All zip codes ultimately route back to Washington, DC, indicating federal control. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the 'straw man' and the 'artificial person', according to the discussion?

<p>The 'straw man' is associated with Social Security, while the 'artificial person' is related to the birth certificate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does John suggest if someone puts their zip code in brackets?

<p>That means the person is acting as a trustee patriot. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what defines a 'natural person' in the legal system?

<p>A living human being (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario presented, what document would Ms. Gail likely use for a new teaching position, and why?

<p>A W-9 form with her social security number, acting as trustee. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Crystal give for not doing an open forum and letting everybody know specifics about trusts and estates?

<p>It's too easy to breach the trust and give away private information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what is the distinction between being a good trustee and a beneficiary?

<p>A good trustee can recoup expenses that the trustee themselves shouldn't have paid. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the content, how does one breach a private trust?

<p>Disclosing information about the trust to someone not party to it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Crystal give as a reason for why recoupment is sometimes possible?

<p>You can recoup the money a trustee spent even though shouldn't have. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker indicate as the primary thing being offered to people, not a pot of gold?

<p>Freedom from the public system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did David (mentioned in the discussion) have money at the end of his process?

<p>He became co-trustee and got compensation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having the 'right information' when engaging the system?

<p>You have the right entity on your behalf. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the speakers, what is the point of putting brackets around the zip code of Washington, DC?

<p>This is not valid at all. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what should a natural person do legally?

<p>Their actions are not recognized in court. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone choose to act as an independent contractor instead of an employee?

<p>To be on 1099 basis than employee. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the expression 'State Secrets'?

<p>It can cause public harm. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the context, why can the content be discussed in that specific meeting?

<p>Everyone is a private member. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the phrase, 'We need to get back to it'?

<p>Get back into a limited government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the speaker initially choose to cash her money order at Western Union inside Walmart?

<p>She wanted to avoid using a bank account connected to her trusty role. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potentially makes recoupment possible, according to Crystal?

<p>Having mistakenly acted as trustee and paid for things that should not have come from personal funds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jennifer suggest is a factor in wearing multiple 'hats' at once?

<p>Engaging in activities that utilize public services while in a private capacity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a zip code in relation to Washington, D.C., according to the speakers?

<p>It inherently places individuals under the jurisdiction and authority of Washington, D.C. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what action nullifies the protection against being charged by a game warden for illegally catching a fish?

<p>Cooking and eating the fish. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By emphasizing the distinction between public and private domains, what are the speakers ultimately trying to impart?

<p>A deeper understanding of their rights and responsibilities within those domains. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Crystal describe the result of sharing private trust information with someone unauthorized?

<p>It damages the trust like revealing a secret to a non-trustworthy friend. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John, what fundamental right do individuals surrender when they obtain licenses and registrations from the government?

<p>Dominion over land, air, and water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jennifer suggest is the primary difference between public and private in terms of trust?

<p>The private side is the world of substance and reality, whereas the public side exists on paper. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are people truly being offered, and what are they not being offered?

<p>A chance to be free, not a definite pot of gold. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific characteristic defines a 'natural person' in the legal system, according to the discussion?

<p>The living, breathing individual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential risk is highlighted in the discussion about discussing sensitive information in a public setting?

<p>It may cause public harm due to the dissemination of confidential commercial information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How, according to Crystal, does acting as a trustee without full knowledge potentially enable recoupment?

<p>It leads to misuse of personal funds to cover public expenses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance, according to the speakers, as to where our artificial persons reside?

<p>By claiming the entitlement order, the artificial person now resides in Washington, D.C. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'all the world's a stage' analogy apply to interactions with the public commercial system?

<p>It suggests that each person has to wear a hat to engage in public exchanges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should one respond to a frivolous return letter from a government agency, according to Crystal and others?

<p>File it away, assuming it is already covered by previous actions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to discuss private information, what does Crystal say is a requirement?

<p>One is a part of a private member association. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did family members give the federal government in 1933, and for what?

<p>Gold in exchange for a mere promise. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the trust, what represents the 'res' on the private side?

<p>The energy, creativity, and mental capacity of the individual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the crucial distinction between what David received and what others might expect to receive from such processes?

<p>David earned compensation as a trustee, while others are beneficiaries seeking freedom. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the speaker believed that those of her age spent their time, energy, and creativity?

<p>Granting it away, becoming good trustees without personally benefiting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Crystal suggest that they can't do an open forum and let everybody know specifics about trusts and estates?

<p>Because of the legal ramifications about the nature of this information, which has be done privately. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the speakers, what action demonstrates that you are acting as a 'trustee patriot'?

<p>There is no such thing as a trustee patriot. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a trustee shares a secret with a beneficiary, in what violation does that fall?

<p>It is acceptable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Crystal mean when she says "the system commercial system, corporate Babylon, Rome, you can't walk in there and do business with them unless you are wearing a hat."

<p>These systems are set up to keep man out of the interaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might government employees be processing old frivolous filings?

<p>They are clearing desks as they come back to work. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the trustee do if they are performing the benefits of a grand tour?

<p>The public trustee has to do the work for the public beneficiary. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be filed with the IRS to start being a legitimate trustee?

<p>56 form, W8ben form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following scenarios would we benefit, according to the speakers, as trustees?

<p>The public sides provide for us. An example would be a utility bill being paid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the birth certificate treated, from an entity perspective, within a legal system?

<p>It is the entity known as the artificial person. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word "Persona" comes from what ancient practice or era?

<p>Ancient Rome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When someone goes into court, according to the discussion, what capacity does the court recognize?

<p>The Artificial person. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, how do we put ourselves out there on the public side?

<p>We fund trust assets, such as electricity, water, and gas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where you put your zip code in brackets with the WDC, what are you considered?

<p>Still acting as a trustee patriot. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are packages that are being sent to the treasury ultimately transferred to?

<p>Salt Lake/Ogden with private delivery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely reason the speaker suggests avoiding Western Union inside Walmart for cashing money orders?

<p>The process can be unnecessarily difficult and frustrating. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a person choose to present a passport instead of a driver's license for identification when cashing a money order?

<p>The person may not have a valid driver's license or prefer not to use it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Craig imply about a person's understanding of 'public' versus 'private' concepts after revisiting the material?

<p>Repeated study can lead to a deeper and more meaningful comprehension. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to grasp the distinction between public and private estates, according to Craig?

<p>To navigate legal systems effectively and understand one's position. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jennifer describe the origin of an individual's private domain?

<p>It originates from one's innate mental and creative energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of public and private interactions, what is the significance of wearing a 'hat' or 'mask'?

<p>It represents the role or capacity in which one engages with the commercial system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the commercial public system not recognize the 'living man', according to Jennifer?

<p>The system is designed to interact with entities and roles, not individual beings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jennifer suggest is the nature of interaction between individuals in a commercial setting?

<p>It happens between 'hats' or roles assumed by individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a private contract between a man and a woman from a commercial transaction?

<p>Private contracts involve the exchange of energy and are not subject to public regulations or 'hats'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ancient Roman 'persona' analogy in the context of public and private identities?

<p>It shows how individuals adopt masks or roles to interact within public systems, mirroring the original theatrical sense of 'persona'. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What funds the trust on the private side, according to the discussion?

<p>One's energy, thoughts, imagination, and creativity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents tangible and intangible aspects in the discussion about trusts?

<p>Physical assets, ideas, and creative ability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the public and private divide, what is presented as a real-world example of benefiting from the energy within the private side?

<p>Having utilities and resources like electricity and water, used daily. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of entering a court and proclaiming oneself as the beneficiary public trust?

<p>It may be viewed as a breach of trust, because trust information should not be discussed in public. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did family members give to the federal government in 1933 ,according to this discussion?

<p>Gold in return for a promise, creating a trust. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John, what actions signify surrendering dominion over land, air, and water to the government?

<p>Requiring licenses and registrations for activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's the main point of the game warden anecdote?

<p>To highlight how individuals unknowingly relinquish their inherent rights by adhering to governmental regulations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement, 'We are so public in our own homes,' imply in the context of the discussion?

<p>Modern conveniences and technologies create constant links to the public sphere, even within private residences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the IRS send someone a 'frivolous return' letter, according to the discussion?

<p>Because the agency is catching up on processing backlogged filings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is one acting by putting their zip code in brackets with the WDC?

<p>Trustee Patriot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Man in the private

The energy, power, and imagination that creates and understands things.

Commercial System

The public side where one must wear a "hat" or "mask" to interact in commerce.

All the world's a stage

An analogy describing how we adopt different roles or identities when engaging in public or commercial activities.

Cestui Que Trust

Public side or beneficiary trust.

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Private Trust

Private side ; funded by our energy, with us as the beneficiary and grantor.

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Trust RES

Tangible (physical) and intangible (conceptual and energy).

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Public Benefits

Benefits one is supposed to receive because of the energy within the private side.

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Entitlement Order

Claiming our status as beneficiary; name on birth certificate connects the living to a public charitable trust.

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Artificial person

The artificial person created by use of the birth certificate.

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Resides under the zip code

Refers to the zip code, implying connection to Washington, D.C. and the federal system.

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State secrets

Intimate conversations become subject to scrutiny.

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Study Notes

Ask Us Anything - March 11, 2025

  • The session is an "Ask Us Anything" format, where participants can ask questions and receive answers from the group.
  • It's emphasized that attendees should be mindful not to pose overly complex questions that could confuse those with less experience. More advanced inquiries should be directed to the study hall.

Brenda's Money Order Experience

  • Brenda attempted to cash a money order at Walmart's Western Union without a local bank account, opting to use accounts from other states.
  • The Western Union employee requested her Social Security number and driver's license, despite Brenda providing her passport as identification.
  • Brenda was frustrated by the additional requests and the $4 fee for cashing the money order.
  • It's suggested to cash money orders at the post office instead of Walmart, depending on the amount. Smaller post offices may have cash limits.

Public vs. Private: Understanding the Concepts

  • Craig shares insights from re-reading "Living in the Private," emphasizing the importance of understanding public and private distinctions.
  • Individuals are born in the private sphere, utilizing their energy, creativity, and abilities.
  • Interacting in commerce requires adopting a "hat" or "mask" in the public sphere, as the commercial system doesn't recognize living man.
  • The public commercial system operates with numbers and paper, while individuals contribute energy from their private selves.
  • Private interactions involve direct energy exchange between individuals without commercial hats.
  • All the world is a stage, with individuals as actors wearing masks (personas) that project sound (sona).

Cestui Que Trust and Beneficiary Trust

  • The Cestui Que Trust is associated with the public side as the beneficiary trust.
  • The trust on the private side is funded by individual energy, with the person acting as both beneficiary and grantor.
  • Public aspects include utilities, groceries, and other benefits obtained through the trustee role.
  • Gold held by the federal government funds the beneficiary trust (Cestui Que Trust).
  • Claiming to be a beneficiary of the Cestui Que Trust in court is seen as a breach of trust, leading to potential psychiatric evaluation.
  • Accepting benefits like Social Security or medical assistance means taking benefits instead of claiming the estate. Even trustees receive compensation.
  • Individuals have spent their lives granting energy but haven't fully benefited from it due to training. The public sphere involves exchanging effort for privileges and government promises.

Dominion and Inheritance

  • In the private sphere (Genesis), there's dominion over land, air, and water. In the public sphere, exercising these rights requires government licenses.
  • Paying the government for the right to exercise inheritance conditions the inheritance itself.

Public vs Private: Real-world Examples

  • The act of leaving one's house can be regarded as entering the public sphere.
  • Even within one's home, using services like electricity or internet connects individuals to the public sphere.
  • It's difficult to be entirely private due to modern conveniences and connections to the public system.
  • People are Public in private, and share too much

IRS Frivolous Return Letters

  • Some members have received frivolous return letters from the IRS, potentially related to Form 56A filings.
  • Unless a response is specifically required, it may be best to file the letter away, as corrections may already be in progress.
  • The IRS is catching up with their work and may send notices for past issues that have already been addressed.

Entitlement Order and the Artificial Person

  • John stated that the artificial person resides in Washington, DC, due to the entitlement order.
  • The name on the birth certificate is the beneficiary of the public charitable trust, residing in Washington, DC.
  • Before the entitlement order, the artificial person resided with the individual.
  • Returning the birth certificate via the entitlement order turns the government into a trustee.

Natural vs Artificial Persons

  • The legal system recognizes artificial and natural persons.
  • Natural persons cannot go into court, so the artificial person (birth certificate) must be used, with the individual acting as an agent or beneficiary.

Teaching Position and Tax Forms

  • Gail has been offered a teaching position and, since she closed her LLC, wonders what tax form to use.
  • It's preferable to act as trustee for the social security number and use a W9 as an independent contractor rather than a W4 as an employee.
  • A W9 with the social number is the recommended approach.

Estate and Trust

  • One cannot share information about the trust if they are not a party to the trust
  • In breach of fiduciary responsibilty, people share information that are private in nature, which is in breach of trust.
  • One cannot have an open forum about topics that has to be done privately
  • Compensation for claiming the right to the estate is the opporunity to be free of the public slave system.
  • In order to claim freedom, the role of the Trustee needs to be understood
  • People should question everything that was learned originally in order to relearn it again accurately

Begging for Forgiveness

  • There should be no begging for forgiveness to the trust agreement or commercial security agreement to the Fed, to the Treasury.

Washington DC Treasury and IRS Closed

  • The Treasury in DC, and the IRS are closed
  • Because of closures, packages may be re-routed through private transits, for processing
  • Sending a letter to DC show the intent to contact, that address is 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue in DC, and is still a good address until there are updates.

Breaching the Public Trust

  • One breaches the public trust if matters are shared in the open court, and the case needs to be moved to private to avoid psych evaluation
  • The point of being in court it to move the context to private in chambers, and has to be kept away from a public setting
  • This is to avoid a psych evaluation, because the info in confidential commercial information(CCI).
  • This is also so people are not harmed, or made to panic
  • Unless the group is in the private/PMA/under trust, speaking about these issues could be problematic

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