JOHN HARRIS - It's an Illusion 2009 (FULL VERSION)

AGORA

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Governments are registered Business, what's their most valuable asset?

If the title sound a surprise or a conspiracy to you, well, I tell you, we have so much stuff to unlearn and much more to learn. Rewire our brain I feel will be not enough, our souls have been violated since involuntary inception and each one of us can do something to have this loop ending. Anyhow, this rabbit hole feels so dark and too deep to explore it by myself, so want to share some thoughts.

Just to give you some reference to the claim on the title, you can check the Governments around the world currently registered as businesses under the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) with a SIC (Standard Industry Classification) code `8888` = _Foreign Governments_ from the link below:
[`https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&SIC=8888`](https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&SIC=8888)

Now, if what we know as "money" is just a unit of account to enable the exchange of value, can you tell me what's the most valuable asset these businesses have? 

For the records, listed below are the most relevant ones:

|CIK|Company|State/Country|
|--- |--- |--- |
|0000230098|CANADA|DC|
|0001016472|CITY OF NAPLES|DE|
|0001627521|Federal Republic of Nigeria|Q5|
|0000205317|FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL|D5|
|0000035946|FINLAND REPUBLIC OF|DC|
|0001179453|GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE|DC|
|0001163395|GOVERNMENT OF JAMICA|NY|
|0000931106|HELLENIC REPUBLIC (GREECE)|NY|
|0000216105|HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NEW ZEALAND|Q2|
|0000889414|HUNGARY|NY|
|0000052749|ISRAEL, STATE OF|NY|
|0000052782|ITALY REPUBLIC OF|L6|
|0000053078|JAMAICA GOVERNMENT OF|L8|
|0000837056|JAPAN|M0|
|0000074615|ONTARIO PROVINCE OF|A6|
|0000076027|PANAMA REPUBLIC OF|DC|
|0000077694|PERU REPUBLIC OF|NY|
|0000810961|PROVINCE OF ALBERTA|NY|
|0000836136|PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA|A1|
|0000862406|PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK|A3|
|0000842639|PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA|NY|
|0000722803|QUEBEC|A8|
|0000852555|QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORP|C3|
|0001191980|REGION OF LOMBARDY|DE|
|0000914021|REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA|DC|
|0000019957|REPUBLIC OF CHILE|F3|
|0000917142|REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA|NY|
|0001719614|Republic of Indonesia|K8|
|0000873465|REPUBLIC OF KOREA|M5|
|0000911076|REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL|DC|
|0000932419|REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA|DC|
|0001030717|REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES|R6|
|0000869687|REPUBLIC OF TURKEY|W8|
|0000203098|SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCE OF|NY|
|0000225913|SWEDEN KINGDOM OF|V7|
|0000101368|UNITED MEXICAN STATES|NY|
|0000102385|URUGUAY REPUBLIC OF|DC|



Vatican Inc. (2013)

Adequate money supply needed

An adequate supply of money is indispensable to civilized society. We could forego many other things, but without money industry would grind to a halt, farms would become only self-sustaining units, surplus food would disappear, jobs requiring the work of more than one man or one family would remain undone, shipping and large movement of goods would cease, hungry people would plunder and kill to remain alive, and all government except family or tribe would cease to function.

An overstatement, you say? Not at all. Money is the blood of civilized society, the means of all commercial trade except simple barter. It is the measure and the instrument by which one product is sold and another purchased. Remove money or even reduce the supply below that which is necessary to carry on current levels of trade, and the results are catastrophic.

For an example, we need only look at the Great Depression of the early 1930's.


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The Lawful Remedy - Episode 14 | Richard Vobe + Allegedly Dave & Peter Wilson

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Process for Claiming a Sovereign Territory


## `Intro`

Claiming a sovereign territory is deemed to be the most relevant step toward self-governance and, therefore, toward independence. This detailed guide, is a small summary redacted from the research compiled by faculty members at the NEU School of Natural Law-discipline of Self-Governance. It shall lead you through steps that must be taken in order for your land to be established as a sovereign territory.

If you so choose to… You are about to participate in one of the most important actions of your life experience in service of this beloved planet earth: the cutting-edge of sovereign-expression and consciousness-in-action.


## `But Why Claim a Sovereign Territory?`

By declaring a sovereign territory, one is literally declaring the right to self-governance and, therefore, independence from other powers. It is designed for individuals and family groups; however, communities, tribes, and nations will need to adapt the process to suit their own particular purpose.

I'll summarize below, the following steps may help you to establish your land as a Sovereign Territory.

```
NOTE: It is HIGHLY recommended that YOU research in-depth ALL steps, and continue to do so 
while seeking counsel during this seminal process! Depending on your geographical location 
things may are a bit different and harder to get. 
```

The process for claiming a Sovereign Territory is generally intended for individuals and family groups. If you are a larger community group, tribe or nation, secession will likely take a different form. [Consider reading How to Start Your Own Micronation](https://stacker.news/items/647294/r/supratic)!


## `The Steps to Claiming a Sovereign Territory`

1. Create a Private Pure Trust Declaration

The first thing to do in claiming a sovereign territory is to prepare a Private Pure Trust Declaration. This is your deed of trust between you and your land where you declare that you are the owner of the land and responsible before it. File this declaration in your local records office. Obtain a certified copy of the record with stamp/seal from the record office.

2. Claim of Right

Once the Private Pure Trust Declaration is drawn up, you'll have to go down to your local records office and file what's called a Claim of Right. This gives notice that you have a right of self-governance and autonomous control over your land. Obtain from them a certified copy of the record bearing the stamp/seal of the record office.

3. Publish Public Notice of Your Claim

Giving Public Notice in the National Gazette: Your claim must be given public notice in the national gazette in order for this to be made official. This will make your claim publicly known and secure your position as a sovereign over your land.

4. Cancel Registration of Land

You no longer recognize foreign authorities that would arbitrarily register your land since you are now a sovereign territory. Complete the process by canceling the registration of your land in the local records office.

5. Record of Establishment of a Sovereign Territory

Create a Record of Establishment of a Sovereign Territory, outlining the actions you have undertaken in claiming your territory. You will mail this document to the former presumed holder of the territorial rights to officially declare your sovereignty.

## `In a Nutshell`

Claiming a sovereign territory is quite an ambitious process, requiring careful preparation and diligence in execution. **Take care to study each step thoroughly** and adapt to particular conditions that may present to you, and don't be afraid to ask for advice where needed. 

You'll ask, why in the ~AGORA? Well, if you are a free-market bro, you should understand that there is no free market without freedom (not liberty), sovereignty, responsibility and independence. It's a long journey... and this territory just feel the more appropriate to post about it.

If you have any experience, consider sharing about it below!


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THE ART OF PASSING THE BUCK: SECRETS OF TRUSTS & WILLS


YouTube audiobook readings and Q&A.

This is the completed audio reading for this Volume. These are not listed as “Public” but as “Unlisted” on YouTube. Only way to find these are through these links, probably not public on YT because of possible copyright issues. But you can pass these around to your friends or channels. 

PT 1: https://youtu.be/WSvBczwyqfc
PT 2: https://youtu.be/38rjYDE1Ay0
PT 3: https://youtu.be/mIecN1IVeUM
PT 4: https://youtu.be/mClul6djz8M
PT 5: https://youtu.be/5V-wBlbjWTk
PT 6: https://youtu.be/UxDBxFhixzM
PT 7: https://youtu.be/qszgC3QRlos
PT 8: https://youtu.be/kfjr0e5OvdM

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The Great Deceptions - a presentation by Veronica of the Chapman (YT Playlist)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eIBQDxE1A0

PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F

Few interesting topics discussed on this presentation:

- [1.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=1) Money VS Freedom: you can have one, the other, or both at the same time?
- [2.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=2) Lawful VS Legal: what's the difference? They are exactly the opposite, nor part of the same.
- [3.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=3) Common Law: universal and unchangeable, derived from _Common Sense_ of societal living.
- - I'm flesh and blood, I'm a brain, I'm a spirit, but I'm NOT a name, nor a NAME.
- [4.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=4) Origins of Common Law
- [5.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=5) The use of Affidavit VS a Jury of 12
- [6.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=6) The Hierarchy of Planets that support life
- [7.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=7) Definition of _society_
- [8.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCxAtLAU024&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=8) Promissory Notes and I-OWN-YOUs (IOU)
- The power of Signature/Autograph
- [9.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=9) The Title (Mortgages) Deed
- [10.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=10) Money is already detached from Governments, as treasuries and monetary funds are different registered businesses.
- - Sovereignty only apply to humans, not to fictional entities. There's not such sovereign governments.
- [11.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=11) Bring back Judges and Magistrates back to their Oath of Office
- [12.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=12) Court procedure
- [13.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=13) Orders, Bailiffs, and Policyman
- [14.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=14) Notice of Removal of Implied Right of Access
- [15.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohrB7X5f_g&list=PL45D76B40FF50B88F&index=15) Conclusions

Understanding the One People's Public Trust: A Beginner's Guide to the OPPT

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**Inspiration**
Bitcoin and Nostr solved money and identity, the base layers of our society, but commerce as a second layer is still mostly captured by the State and corporate interest. Local businesses lose up to 40% of their revenues to intermediaries like centralized delivery app (12-30% take rate), banks (4% MDR) and the State (5-15% taxes).

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**What's next for Kartapio**
Allow customers to create/sign in to their own Nostr accounts in order to write/read reviews and discover new venues based on their web-of-trust. Support stablecoins (especially on Bitcoin) as an alternative payment method for broader adoption Generate product events from a photo of the menu using LLM to make merchant onboarding easier Monetization features like: freemium relays, featured venues, fiat payment processing, integration with delivery partners and premium productivity features.


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Starting a Business in Lightning - Andi Pitt

# Summary
The video covers building a business beyond just a product, emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem being solved, the target customer, and the market size. Andy Pitt from Ego Death Capital shares his perspective, highlighting the need to assess whether the business is worth the time and energy investment. He discusses go-to-market strategies, potential revenue streams, and the sustainability of a competitive advantage. The discussion also touches on team composition, the importance of self-awareness, and funding options, including bootstrapping versus venture capital. Investor fit and the evidence needed to secure funding are also addressed. Customer interviews are mentioned as a way to validate business ideas. Revenue targets for series A funding is also discussed.


# Highlights
## Introduction to Building a Business
- Andy Pitt introduces himself as a co-founder of Ego Death Capital and the Free Mind Institute, focusing on financial and cognitive sovereignty.
- He emphasizes that starting a business is much more than just having a product; it involves considering various components.
## Key Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
- Andy Pitt stresses the importance of asking whether the business is worth spending the next three to seven years of one's life on.
- He notes that thoroughly evaluating all aspects of the business is crucial before investing time and resources.
## Problem Solving and Customer Identification
- Andy Pitt advises focusing on the actual problem being solved and identifying the target customer.
- He suggests determining if the problem is significant enough to warrant the proposed solution.
- He also suggests that sometimes you might be designing it for yourself, solving your own problem and building it.
## Go-to-Market Strategy and Market Size
- Andy Pitt discusses the importance of a go-to-market strategy and assessing whether the problem is big enough to justify the time investment.
- He mentions using concepts like TAM (Total Addressable Market), SAM, and SOM to evaluate market size.
- He notes that in emerging technologies like Bitcoin, the market size may not be immediately apparent but could grow over time.
## Monetization and Business Models
- Andy Pitt raises the question of how to monetize the product and the potential revenue streams.
- He emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential business model and customer willingness to pay.
- He suggests evaluating the value proposition to the customer and the competitive landscape.
## Sustaining Value and Competitive Moats
- Andy Pitt highlights the importance of building something with sustaining value and creating a competitive moat.
- He explains that competitive moats can include a trusted brand, regulatory expertise (like obtaining a micro license in Europe), or being ahead of the competition with high switching costs.
- He notes that deep tech products may have a natural competitive advantage due to the difficulty of replication.
## Team Composition and Passion
- Andy Pitt emphasizes the importance of having the best team to tackle the problem and being realistic about one's own capabilities.
- He suggests finding team members with complementary skills to address weaknesses.
## Vision and Funding
- Andy Pitt discusses the importance of articulating a long-term vision for the company and identifying the steps to achieve it.
- He raises the question of how to fund the business, whether through bootstrapping or external investment.
- He stresses the importance of self-awareness and addressing personal weaknesses that could hinder the business's success.
## Self-Awareness and Team Building
- Andy Pitt emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and addressing personal weaknesses that could hinder the business's success.
- He uses the example of not trusting people enough and not building a team, which can lead to being outpaced by competitors.
- He also notes the importance of being willing to ask for help and guidance.
## Funding Options: Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital
- Andy Pitt explains different types of capital and notes that venture capital is not suitable for all businesses.
- He describes VC money as "rocket fuel" for businesses with huge potential, but it comes with the pressure of hitting metrics to raise subsequent rounds.
- He contrasts this with bootstrapping, where the founder retains full ownership and can focus on revenue generation.
## Smart vs. Dumb Money and Investor Fit
- Andy Pitt advises ensuring a good fit with investors and understanding their level of activity and support.
- He suggests asking for references and talking to other companies they've invested in to assess their behavior as investors.
- He emphasizes that the ideal funding match is when the values and vibe of the investor align with the company.
## Qualities of a Good Investor
- Andy Pitt describes that good investors should be partners, have a strong network, and be well-respected.
- He notes that they should be able to bring in other money and provide strategic guidance.
- He emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach between investors and portfolio companies.
## Market Sizing in Emerging Technologies
- An attendee raises a question about market sizing in emerging technologies like Bitcoin, where new technologies can lower costs and create new markets.
- Andy Pitt responds that it's not a red flag, but it requires being realistic and understanding who is paying today and why.
- He emphasizes the importance of validating hypotheses through customer interviews and expert consultations.
## Validating Business Ideas
- Andy Pitt stresses the importance of validating business ideas by talking to potential customers and experts.
- He recommends the book *The Mom Test* for conducting effective customer interviews.
## Pre-Seed Investment Considerations
- Andy Pitt discusses the key elements for securing pre-seed investment, including a strong team and a well-thought-out idea.
- He advises creating a pitch deck to force a thorough consideration of all aspects of the business.
- He emphasizes the importance of providing evidence to convince investors of the ability to build the business.
## Seed Round Requirements and Growth
- Andy Pitt explains that by the time of a seed round, significant traction and indication of product-market fit are expected.
- He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating a clear path to a substantial revenue to raise a series A within 18 months.
- He notes that most companies that raise a seed round never raise a series A, making it a critical stage.
## Valuation and Maintaining Relationships
- Andy Pitt advises being thoughtful about valuation to provide breathing room and avoid down rounds.
- He suggests raising only the necessary amount and being mindful of spending.
- He emphasizes the importance of maintaining proactive communication and relationships with funders.
## Revenue Targets for Series A
- An attendee asks about the revenue target for a series A, suggesting $1.5 million.
- Andy Pitt responds that it depends on the business type, and in Bitcoin, the revenue is often substantially higher due to volatility.
- He notes that Bitcoin revenue is compared more to Fintech due to its volatile nature.


How to Start Your Own Micronation

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**SO**. You want to start your own country. You have cast about and discovered the strange quirky world of micronationalism and you think you might be interested in having your own little realm to rule but where do you start?  
  

_Please note, what follows are some suggestions as to the workings of the micronational world. There is truly no specific definition that applies to any aspect of the micronational hobby, it is largely up to the individual micronationalist and the individual micronation._

  
  
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# **The Definition**  
  
First, before we get into the mechanics of this, let's have a little definition of what a micronation is:  
  

> **A micronation is an entity created and maintained as if it were a nation and/or a state, and generally carrying with it some, most or all of the attributes of nationhood, and likewise generally carrying with it some of the attributes of statehood. Though a micronation may well have begun as a mere drollery, it has the potential (given the evolution of a sufficiently vital national culture) to develop into a true nation, and possibly to achieve statehood.**  
>   
> \-Peter Ravn Rasmussen

  
Or, if you prefer, this definition, borrowed from the Kingdom of Talossa:  
  

> **Micronations, microstates, imaginary countries, countercountries, unrecognized nations, or ephemeral states, are all terms for countries which have been declared independent by (usually eccentric) individuals or small groups, but unlike other such attempts, fail to achieve widespread diplomatic recognition. Many have only one inhabitant; others are larger. Most seem to consist of a single Grand Poobah, with or without a coterie of petits Poobahs. Talossa, however, counts over 50 citizens who have been part of its wild multiparty political structure. And there are reportedly 20,000 people with Hutt River citizenship or honours--more than several members of the UN!  
>   
> In most cases, Micronation founders have declared dominion over land that actually exists; often tiny, isolated islands, sometimes under several feet of water. Like other countries, some of these nations have proclaimed declarations of independence, adopted constitutions, sought diplomatic recognition, sent out envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary, displayed coats-of-arms, and issued stamps, passports, and currency.**

  
OK, so now you know what a micronation _is_ by definition, let's get a little more into the why's and then we'll look at the how's.  
  
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# **The beginning.**  
  
So you get up one morning and you do like I did, you watch the movie "The Mouse That Roared" or "Moon Over Parador", or "The Prisoner of Zenda", and you say to yourself, "Self, I wish I could have my own country. That way I could avoid that situation the other day where I almost ran over Mrs. MacGillicuddy in my rush to get my income taxes into the mail on time." Well, that's one reason. Maybe a bad one. Or maybe you're twelve and tired of having your mom compare the condition of your room to Berlin after the war. "Mom," you say, "This room is no longer your concern, because it is now an independent country. The Kingdom of Bob's Room. And I am King. So enough with harassing me about my socks on the floor." And so, as you gaze around your domain, your new nation, you say to yourself, "Now what?".  
  
Like most people, you now abandon the idea of your own country in favor of the latest Nintendo game (for minors) or beer (for adults). But a few imaginative individuals instead forge ahead and seek to make their own path, creating their own nation, a personal Lilliput in a world of Brobdingnags.  
  
And having decided this, you must now ask yourself, what exactly is your goal? There are many different types of micronations. Erwin S. Strauss broke down efforts to start a new country into five different categories in his book, _How to Start Your Own Country_:  
  
**Traditional sovereignty:** Having status as a sovereign nation, including exchanging ambassadors, acceptance of passports, membership in international organizations. This usually includes possession of actual territory (land).  
**Ship under flag of convenience:** Ships off the coast of sovereign nations, usually as part of a money-making scheme.  
**Litigation:** Using macronational law to press your claim to independence.  
**Vonu (out of sight out of mind):** Establishing your "nation" in a remote area, far from macronational authority.  
**Model country:** A project nation designed to resemble most aspects of nationhood, without actually seeking sovereignty. Generally the definition of an on-line nation.  
  
That is one way to look at it. Lars Erik Bryld, from the Sovereign Principality of Corvinia breaks it down thus, with an eye toward the seriousness of your micronational effort:  
  
**Statehood** means acquisition and complete control over a territory, and the acceptance of this sovereignty by the international society.  
**Nationhood** means a condition where a group of persons achieve a common identity as a people and the will to be identified as such.  
**A Political Exercise** means the attempt to create a plausible and internally consistent simulation of a governmental mechanism. Though the ultimate purpose might be recreational, emphasis is on the realism.  
**Community** means a society of like-minded individuals, which in some respects does not possess the attributes of a nation as defined above.  
**Mostly Fun** means a completely spurious vehicle of interacting as a way of entertainment. Though a governmental structure may exist, the prime purpose is to have fun.  
  
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# **Your Goal**  
  
So now you know the types of micronations. Now you must ask yourself, again, what is my goal with this country? Bear in mind, most micronations start out just for fun. This can change, of course, and sometimes does. All nations evolve. It is good though to think ahead just a little. If you want your nation to be taken seriously humorous elements will have to be toned down, at least to some extent. So, if you start your nation out as the Republic of Buttwind, and at some point decide that you would prefer to be taken seriously, a name change might be in order. So think ahead, as you build your country, no matter what your current goals might be.  
  
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# **Micronational Seriousness**  
  
On the matter of micronational seriousness, a few notes. This is a subject that can be quite vexing for the new micronationalist. There are several serious micronational efforts out there, and they take themselves very seriously. They tend to avoid elements in their nations that are not mostly grounded in reality; no fictional histories, actual possession or at least claims of real places, not fictional, never any "fake" citizens, all real. Their goal, in many cases, is actual independence, on some scale or another. Most will not open diplomatic relations with less than serious micronations, feeling that to have open communications with less serious nations may damage their micronation's reputation and endanger their goal of sovereignty.  
  
It varies from micronation to micronation, but seriousness can be a real sticking point in micronational relations. As a new micronationalist, it is important not to get too annoyed when certain nations refuse to recognize yours, or even reply to your e-mails. That is their way of doing things, and you have yours. Seek nations that are at your level of seriousness, and open relations with them.  
  
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# **The Basics**  
  
Ok, so you have decided to start your country. While you think about where you want to go with it, we'll start with the basics. You need citizens. You need a website. For many micronations, this is most, if not all that their country ever is, a website and a few dedicated citizens. Some micronations start without any citizens, build a website and try to lure citizens in. This is hard, since most micronationalists want their own country and don't want to share. So, I suggest you cast about among your friends and family and find your citizens first. Or, if you wish start without citizens, build a nice website and see where it goes. Like the movie said, "if you build it, they will come", and they will. But you must have something interesting, new and exciting. There are a plethora of one-man kingdoms out there, make your nation spark interest.  
  
As a note, your website should not _be_ your nation. If your nation is just a website, it will not last very long and never be taken seriously. It should represent your nation, and be used if you want as a tool for communicating your nation to the world. It is important that your nation be something beyond your website, otherwise you will have a hard time developing your nation into something interesting that will last a while.  
  
So, now you have the idea. Get a website through one of the free hosting places, like Weebly or Webs. This will start you on the right track. I advise that you visit some of the websites of real nations (we call them "macronations") and see how they are designed, and what elements are included. Look at their national symbols, descriptions of their government, culture, people and so on. Get ideas from them and take your nation's website from there. You may also want to visit existing micronations, and draw ideas from them. Be careful that _only_ draw ideas from them, and not specific items, images, text or formats. Plagiarizing from another nation's website (or any website) is very bad, and you will end up regretting it. Trust me. Sometimes, however, the owner of another website will allow you to "borrow" with permission, and usually with credit given where due. By the way, a message board or a social networking site is not acceptable for your nation's website, not if you wish to be taken seriously. The U.S. Government doesn't conduct it's business via Facebook, does it? Neither should you. Get a real dedicated website.  
  
Once you have a website, and you have ideas of what to put on it, what's next? Well, you need a flag. I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch. What flag you choose, though, is really up to you. Your flag should represent your nation. If you never plan on actually flying it, it can look like anything. It is one of many important aspects of your nation, so think about it carefully. Of course, if you're the Grand Poobah of your nation, you can change it at will, but be careful of making too many changes, too often or else you will appear to be a flake. Rapid, frequent changes should be avoided studiously. This will require planning for the future some, but it will pay off diplomatically as your nation appears more stable and doesn't change on a whim.  
  
On to arms. A coat of arms is nice to have, although not essential. If you have limited graphic capability, you may wish to postpone this, but you will need to think of it eventually. Let your arms represent your nation, symbolically. Again, look at other nation's arms and glean your ideas from there.  
  
Other symbols. You can have a national anthem, national bird, national animal, national food, etc. Whatever you think best represents your nation. Look around at other macro- and micronations, get some ideas. You may wish to develop a coherent "theme" for your nation, such as medieval, German or something like that. Your type of government and your culture will reflect that theme. While not essential, a theme for your nation gives it more character and style, and makes it more interesting.  
  
Land. Your nation should possess or at least claim land. I know, not everyone can buy land, but everyone can claim land. It doesn't need to be solely yours, claim land that is publicly owned, like a local park, a nature reserve, that sort of thing. Go there, plant your flag, and claim the land in the name of your nation. Take some pictures and go home and load those pictures onto your website. With a few photos and a land claim you just gave your nation and its website depth and you made it interesting. It changes everything, makes you a nation to be noticed, so go do it!  
  
Activities. Sure you just held the elections for the National Assembly, or you just had a splendid coronation of yourself as Emperor of Bob's Room - now what? More elections? Establish foreign relations with Bob's Bathroom? No, you need to get out in the sun. Go do something in name of your nation. A nation isn't just about it's government, it's about a world of other things, too. How about foreign trade? Make something and trade it for something else from your buddy down the street - voila! Foreign trade, announcement it on your website. How about sports? Go play football (either kind) and announce it on your website. Science? Go explore someplace and, you guessed it, announce it on your website. Here's a thought: That public land you claimed in the preceding paragraph? Get a trash bag and go tidy it up. Take a couple of pictures, and not only put it on your website, but also send the announcement in to your local newspaper. Not only is it good for the environment, it's good publicity for your nation in the real world. And hey, how about appearing in a local parade? Most towns have a parade sometime during the year, go ahead and get your imperial self into it! These are just some ideas, but the overriding concept is there - get away from the computer and your bedroom and get out in the world and do things with your nation!  
  
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# **The Government**  
  
So, now, to government. Having a government is often the point of a micronation, although not always. As you see from the definitions above, some micronations are political simulations for the purpose of practicing the workings of government. The other extreme would be an absolute monarchy, where the workings of government is in the hands of the king and how things work is based on how he wants things done. In the latter case, government plays a comparatively minor part, and your nation could compensate with an interesting culture or something like that. In the former case, government is all-important and the interaction of the government is the draw for new citizens. Culture, while present, may take a back seat.  
  
Your type of government also reflects how others see your nation. Extreme governments, such as communist or fascist carry with them much psychological baggage. This can affect not only who and what kind of citizen becomes part of your nation. It can also affect the kind of nations that recognize yours and your overall standing in the micronational world. While communist nations can be accepted by the micronational community, for example, fascist nations generally are not, and your nation will almost certainly be an outcast from the beginning if you choose this type of government. Monarchies and republics tend to be more mainstream and garner fewer preconcieved notions.  
  
Speaking of which, acceptance by the community is an often sought-after goal, although it can be very transitory and fickle. Design your nation in a manner that makes you happy, and do it well, and you will naturally make friends. You can't make everyone happy, and anyway, that is not the point.  
  
Which brings us to:  
  
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# **Diplomacy**  
  
Diplomacy, defined by Webster, is the art or practice of conducting international relations, as in negotiating alliances, treaties and agreements. A second part to that is tact and skill in dealing with people. Diplomacy can be a very big issue for many micronations. Often, when a new nation emerges, while their internal workings are still being formalized, diplomatic relations are eagerly sought after. In this area it is important to take a close look at the nations you are seeking relations with. As I said above, serious nations may avoid relations with new nations, often refusing to open relations at all with those nations that are less serious than them. This can be very subjective. Seek relations with those nations that seem to share similar concepts and ideals with yours. Branch out to other nations as you learn more about the hobby.  
  
When seeking diplomatic relations, begin formally. Do not assume that the person you are speaking to is as informal as you might be, instead, assume the opposite. Use standard mail formats, heading, salutation, body, closing, signature. Later, if an informal relationship develops between you and a micronationalist in another nation, informality is allowed. But communication between two nations should always be formal.  
  
Remember, you represent your nation at all times. NATION. Not a cute little website that you call a nation. If you are going to play the game, play it right. Your purpose, whether serious or not, is to have your own country. Behave that way at all times, as if your nation were real. In this way, you will gain respect from your peers and gain greater standing in the micronational world.  
  

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`source:` [`https://www.molossia.org/howto.html`](https://www.molossia.org/howto.html)



The History of Banking – Ernest Rauthschild

Paying out debt and bills using the Bills of Exchange act

Now, it probably sound weird to you, because most of us are unaware of how laws have been structures and how our everyday life has been constrained into a fictional commercial system since long time ago. 

This video explain the dinamica and the process to pay out any debt and bills using the funds available on the trust created at your birth, instead of paying from your savings or pocket money.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xl63IqETCGI