Posse Comitatus
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The Posse Comitatus is an American right wing anti-tax group.
[edit] History
The Posse Comitatus (from the Latin phrase meaning "to be able to attend") is a loosely-organized radical social movement that opposes the United States federal government and believes in radical localism. There is no single national group, and local units are autonomous. Many Posse members practice survivalism and played a role in the formation of the armed citizens militias in the 1990s.
[edit] Federal Taxes
Members of the Posse Comitatus frequently refuse to pay taxes, to obtain driver's licenses, or otherwise to comply with regulatory authorities. They deny the validity of United States fiat money as not backed by gold, which they claim the Constitution requires.
They have legal documents drawn up and attempt to record them, declaring independence from the United States, or claiming to file "common law" liens against perceived enemies like Internal Revenue Service employees or judges. They are often involved in various tax protests, and have invoked arguments popularized by tax protesters.
[edit] Antisemitism
Many Posse members embraced the antisemitic and white supremacist beliefs of Christian Identity.
Some believe that the U.S. Federal government is illegitimate and in the hands of "ZOG,"
Posse charters were issued in 1969 in Portland, Oregon, by Henry Lamont Beach, a retired dry cleaner and one-time member of the Silver Shirts, a NSDAP inspired organization that was established in America after Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany.
In 1985, Posse Comitatus announced:
- "Our nation is now completely under the control of the International Invisible government of the World Jewry."
