Topic: Commerce

Authors Joe Toland Ackman and Glenn Soclevin released a book titled "Gonzales, Drover's Brands Cattle and More" documenting local ranching history. The text details 175 trail drivers who departed Gonzales County between 1865 and 1885, including their destinations and specific cattle brands. Copies are available for purchase at the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and local retail stores.

The Republic of Texas organization continues to operate its congress and foreign affairs despite the incarceration of its leadership. Richard McLaren explains that the group is utilizing modern United Nations human rights treaties and the historical Law of Nations to challenge the legality of the 1845 annexation. He threatens to use these international legal frameworks to disrupt international commerce and bring the current court system to a standstill.

A field report captures footage of Austin Police officers in black uniforms and combat boots conducting roadside inspections. The reporter describes the scene as "military-style" enforcement and claims the officers' presence is intended to collect "tribute" from commercial activity rather than ensuring public safety.

Joyce Riley highlights Senate Report 103-900, a document from Senator Don Riegal's committee regarding U.S. dual-use exports to Iraq. She alleges the report proves the United States knowingly exported biological warfare agents to Saddam Hussein through the Department of Commerce and the CDC. Riley claims the document is no longer available through the Government Printing Office because it exposes a massive cover-up.

George Humphreys asserts that the 10th Amendment was designed to strictly limit federal power to specific functions like national defense and interstate commerce. He claims that since 1933, approximately 95% of passed laws violate the Constitution, specifically targeting Social Security as an unauthorized federal program. The segment emphasizes that local decision-making is the only legitimate form of governance under the original constitutional framework.

Keith Perry's argument that the FCC only has jurisdiction over interstate radio is examined, suggesting that low-power signals staying within state lines should be exempt from federal control. The panel warns that despite legal arguments, the FCC and local police often seize equipment, including non-broadcasting items like refrigerators, during raids. They compare the current micro-broadcasting surge to the hemp movement's use of civil disobedience.