Alfacast #282 - Commerce And The Global Crime Syndicate w/ Clint Richardson
Sep 3, 2025
Clint Richardson, a researcher and producer of 'Corporation Nation', explores the complex relationship between commerce and sovereignty. He unveils how America was subtly transformed into a global corporation through trade zones, often devoid of constitutional rights. The discussion dives into emergency powers that expand executive authority, as well as the implications of privatization and public-private partnerships on governance. With fascinating insights into legal structures like FTZs, Clint emphasizes the importance of knowledge in navigating the intricate web of modern commerce.
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Municipal Corporations Run Dual Functions
- Clint Richardson explains many U.S. local entities are municipal corporations that operate both legitimate governmental and private commercial functions.
- That dual corporate structure lets cities, counties, and states act as legal persons and handle commerce outside normal constitutional roles.
100-Mile Border Becomes 'Constitution-Free'
- The 100-mile border 'constitution-free' zone gives Customs broad warrantless search powers and reduced privacy protections.
- Clint ties this diminished protection directly to commerce enforcement and border-search doctrine.
Permanent Emergency Powers Shape Commerce
- A long-standing state of national emergency grants presidents sweeping commercial powers and suspends ordinary legal checks.
- Clint warns these emergency delegations enable executive control over commerce, property, and industry.
