The Power of Consent — Why Silence is Agreement Following on from our last blog, where we explored the difference between standing in law and status in commerce, we now turn to one of the most subtle — yet powerful — levers of control in the system: consent . In commerce, silence isn’t golden… it’s agreement. What Is Consent? In law, consent can be expressed (you say yes) or implied (you don’t say no). Courts, banks, and governments rely heavily on implied consent — because most people never challenge or correct assumptions. Why Silence Is Dangerous In court: “Do you understand?” — if you stay silent, they assume yes. With bills or notices: if you don’t rebut them, you’re assumed to have agreed. Police interactions: silence often equals compliance. The Maxim of Law “He who does not deny, admits.” This principle is woven into commerce and the courtroom. If you don’t speak up, you’ve agreed by default. How to Withhold Consent Calmly say: “I do not con...
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Standing in Law vs Status in Commerce
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Standing in Law vs Status in Commerce Following on from our last blog , where we exposed the courtroom as a commercial theatre, we now shift focus to something even more foundational — the difference between your standing in law and your status in commerce. Understanding this distinction is the key to knowing who you really are — and how to stop playing the part they’ve written for you. What’s the Difference? Standing is your position as a living man or woman under natural law. Status is your role in the legal/commercial world — as a citizen, defendant, taxpayer, or “person.” Standing is your truth. Status is their label. Status: The Role You’ve Been Trained to Play The system doesn’t see you — it sees the status attached to your legal name. When you respond to that name, you step into that status automatically. “Are you Mr. Smith?” → Status trap “Do you understand the charges?” → Jurisdiction consent Every time you say “Yes,” you’re agreeing to be the legal ...