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╔*═══════════════════════════════════*═╗ ║ ║ ║ A REALITY CHECK ON ANARCHY ║ ║ ║ ║ OR ║ ║ ║ ║ HOW TO BE AN ANARCHIST & STILL AVOID ║ ║ A PRISON TERM ║ ╠══════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ FROM THE DESK OF: ║ ║ ║ ║ ** MIDNIGHT RIDER ** ║ ╚*═══════════════════════════════════*═╝ * Find me at: * * * * Kaos BBS (xxx) xxx-9561 * * * * Asagard BBS (xxx) xxx-3371 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** A minor disclaimer; In this text I use all forms of the masculine in reference to he/she him/her man/woman. Any woman who may be offended by my unwillingness to spend the extra time required in typing that type of bullshit should quit reading now. If just reading this disclaimer is enough to offend you, send me E-mail at one of the above locations and I'll set up an appointment for you to blow me. ** INTRO - WHO AM I? WHAT IS THIS CRAP? Good questions to ask. I am ME. As for statistics; I'm 31, live near a major city, work in a "white collar" job, have 10 years Navy experience in electronics/computers & radar. As for my experience/reputation as an Anarchist; I'm the guy you look and say "How the fuck does he get away with all that bullshit?". I have been living on the outskirts of society all my life. At several points in my life, I tried to be "normal", to be like everyone else, to "fit in". I finally realized the futility of these efforts. I'm not like everyone else, I'm better! I've studied the thinking and beliefs of every group I could find that appeared to live outside the norm. Satanists, Anarchists, Musicians, Witches, Criminals... They've all given me pieces of what I am today. I don't know that I now fit into any certain group. If I do, it would be a very secret and elite group. I know the power of the human mind and body and I know how to use it and control it. I know how to live outside society and I know how to walk right through the middle of it without being noticed. This article (possibly a series of articles) is a compilation of observations, opinions, and, wherever possible, factual information. I don't expect most people would agree with any or all I have to say here. Most people do not have the level of understanding and knowledge I have obtained. I share this with you in the hopes that those of you who belong in this group will gain some insight and if needed, some direction. Feel free to E- mail me and express your arguments, disagreements or support. Through this manner I may consistently learn and grow more powerful. PART I - WHAT IS ANARCHY? ANARCHY (noun): insurrection, lawlessness, mobocracy, ochlocracy, revolution, chaos, bedlam, disorder, tumult ANARCHY (antonym): discipline, order To be an anarchist implies the practice of all of the former and to lack the latter. This seems to be taken to the extreme by the majority of those who choose to call themselves anarchist. Unfortunately, to practice anarchy without any order or discipline is more indicative of a rebellious teen attitude than a developed practice of anarchist belief. I have searched through the anarchy files of a number of BBS's in the hopes of gleaning some useful information. What I find instead are the immature ramblings of what seems to be a group of 16 year old metal heads trying to find their way through life, or possibly, someone older who has still not defined where he is in the world. Files like "How to trash K-mart" or "How to trash your school" have no place in the anarchists library. The true anarchist is simply a person who is unlike "the majority" and senses the unfairness of having to conform to the rules of society. Don't misread me or be offended. It is not my intention to degrade anyone. It IS my intention to make the distinction between "Teenage Fun" (regardless of the age you may be when practicing such antics) and true Anarchy. There are those of you who might say that teenage fun does not go to the degree of explosives and killing. I disagree! It depends on which group of teenagers you choose. "Fun" is reckless and serves little useful purpose other than to entertain or alleviate boredom. Anarchy is the method through which we (the Anarchists) attempt to live with and among the idiots around us. The first belief of the Anarchist must be that he is "different" from most of the population. He must understand that he is, in most respects, better than them. He must know and understand that *most* people (i.e. non-anarchists or the general population, including government and law enforcement) are mindless idiots who follow a pattern of life rather than to think independently. For the most part, it is the idiots who hold much of the power. They are the majority! There is strength in numbers. Numerous battles have proven the power of numbers over technology. Unfortunately, it is technology on which the Anarchist must rely. In doing so, he immediately is at a disadvantage. Conversely, the Anarchist is far more intelligent than society. It is throughout the use of this intelligence that he manages to exploit the loopholes found in common law and accepted norm. Some common traits of the Anarchist: 1) He is considered "weird" by most people 2) He has an above average IQ 3) He feels a sense of "not belonging" 4) He has little tolerance for ignorance and stupidity 5) He is not afraid of life or death 6) He feels emotion more strongly than others 7) He is an opportunist Most of that is pretty self explanatory, but I will expound on a few of those points. On the first point, the distinction should be made between the Anarchist "weird" and the "loser - weird". Some people (losers) act weird for attention. Acting retarded is the only thing they can do well enough to get recognized. The Anarchist is "weird" because he cannot and will not conform to the rules and laws of "normal" society. This ties in closely with point three. Society has set certain standards for how one should dress or act at social functions, on the job, in school, in public, etc. These standards are set by the majority (and we've already established that the majority is nothing but a large group of ignorant assholes), and are designed to control the actions of those who are largely incapable of independent thinking. The Anarchist cannot conform to these standards because he *is* capable of independent thinking. This is not to say that he must lack social grace entirely, but rather that he is his true self at all times. The Anarchist is not hypocritical in his actions or words. The last line should not be misinterpreted in any way to mean that an Anarchist chooses to die. It means exactly what it says, that he does not fear death. The Anarchist understands and accepts the inevitability of death. To a large degree, one cannot choose when one will die, however one should not live his life either towards or away from death. Do not be so foolish or reckless as to cause your own death for lack of caring! PART II - WHEN DO I GET TO BLOW THINGS UP? In essence, you don't. At least, you cannot cause damage without purpose. The Anarchist feels all emotions to their extremes and acts accordingly. If someone earns your love and/or respect, show them that to every extreme possible. Likewise, if someone earns your hatred, destroy them completely. Death is not a recommended means of destroying enemies, it frees them from the potential suffering they may have endured at your hands. It also increases your chances for jail time. There is no statute of limitations on murder. (It is possible to kill someone, if necessary, without risking internment. In time, I may reveal these methods to those who are capable). Everything the Anarchist must have purpose in his life. Actions that are clearly illegal are rarely as effective as those actions which may fall within a more "grey" area of legality. An Anarchist cannot be effective within the confines of a jail cell. Fortunately, most people are sufficiently paranoid enough that, with the proper inducement, they will destroy themselves! So, one of the first items the Anarchist must carry in his bag of tricks is a clear understanding of human psychology. He must learn to "read" people. He is frequently "the quiet type" because he is too busy watching and reading others to participate in their endless psychobable. Drawing attention to yourself by spouting off at the mouth or through foolish actions is counterproductive. The less you speak and act, the more difficult it is for others to read you! Let them wonder what you're up to! PART III - WHEN DO I GET TO STEAL STUFF? When appropriate. See number 7 under common traits. Ripping things off is sometimes the only reasonable means of procurement. Especially if you need something that would be illegal to buy, or, if you need something that you don't want traced back to you. The idiots who own businesses, especially large corporations, will milk you for every dime. The only way to even the odds is to rip off what you can, and pay for what you have to. This should help make up for the price gouging. As an opportunist, you should always be on the lookout for possibilities. When you're driving, take an extra minute to cruise through an area that's a little of the beaten path. When you're in a business, look around for easy targets. Check the vending machines. You'd be surprised how often people forget to lock them! Sometimes, a machine is out of order and works to your favor. Be alert and take advantage of other peoples mistakes. A word of warning though, Sometimes, these "opportunities" are left as traps. Make sure you know the situation before you spring on something. It's much better to walk away than to get busted! PART IV - WHAT SHOULD I *NOT* DO? OK. Here's my current list of Anarchist no-no's. It is by no means complete. By all means, common sense and the quest for continued freedom a paramount. 1) Do *not* believe that you can download 500 Anarchy files and not attract the attention of Law enforcement. The feds frequently monitor BBS's (as does the FCC). If they suspect you are a *real* threat they will find you! 2) Do *not* (as one file suggested) walk into a bank and shoot the guard "to prove you are serious". The cops will be there before you leave and you will only "prove" that you are seriously stupid. 3) Do *not* try to pull of some ATM scam and ignore the fact that nearly ALL ATM's have camera's built into them. Most ATM rip-off files I've seen totally ignore this. 4) Do *not* experiment with making explosives in your house unless you are VERY sure of what you're doing. Many of the explosives "recipes" you can D/L are pure bullshit. At best, they don't work. At worst, they are highly unstable! If you've got to play, go out to your garage or somewhere. 5) Many of the files that discuss how to fuck with people or get revenge say nothing of how one might accomplish these tasks without drawing attention to themselves. There are 2 solid rules to follow when you're fucking with some deserving asshole. #1 is; You are only effective if they KNOW it's you that's fucking with them. #2 is; They must not have any *proof* that it was you who committed these acts. 6) Breaking into cars. I have not seen any "breaking into cars" files that mention the all to common presence of an alarm. Especially around the bigger cities, nearly everyone that has a car worth breaking into, has an alarm. Fortunately, most commercial alarms are lame pieces of shit, but you DO have to get past them! 7) Telephone games. A tap may be useful/necessary at times, unfortunately most files on tapping are unsatisfactory. Either the quality of transmission is poor or detection is too easy. Bullshit files on frying modems seem to ignore the fact that the phone company (and most computers) have spike protection. PART V - THE BEGINNING I've said a lot about what's wrong with the common Anarchist and talked about what not to do. I would hardly be in a position to complain if I didn't have any solutions or answers. Some of what I know, I won't tell (for reasons that may later become obvious). Much of the information I will share with you is just plain common sense thinking. If you have a problem with the things I said above, you are probably more prankster than Anarchist and have no place reading any future files. I will share my formula for living *above* society, for as Anarchists, we *KNOW* we are better than society! If you must label me, then call me a "white collar" anarchist. I work more with technology and loopholes than explosives and weaponry. I'll give you a small taste of what I'm talking about before I end this first article. PART VI - NETWORKING One of the simplest methods of accomplishing a given task is also one of the best methods for avoiding detection. It is known well in the business community. For those unfamiliar with the term; Networking in it's simplest terms means "having the right friends". Preferably, you'd network with other Anarchist. A non- anarchist may not be willing to go along with something bordering on illegal. Then again, if you are using a non-anarchist, you may be able to get him to play along without realizing what he's doing. Look through your current list of family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances and co-workers. You may know people that have access to information that's difficult to get. You may know someone who owns a business or equipment that can be useful. Private detectives, phone company employees (or any utility), police officers, doctors, lawyers, pharmacists... almost anyone has potential. Often it is worthwhile to "make friends" with someone you may need later. It's imperative to have as many network options as possible. One important point of networking; *KNOW* the level of trust you can expect from any contact. The more people you involve at any one time, the more likely it is that someone will shoot off at the mouth. Whenever possible, work alone! PART VII - EPILOGUE I haven't given you a bunch of info that you can run out and do anything special with, yet. In future series, I will discuss specific subjects and methods for accomplishment. I am considering doing a "review" of current Anarchy files at some point in time. If you have, or know of, any files that you believe to be particularly good or bad, E-mail me at one of the above boards. *** MIDNIGHT RIDER *** ╔*═══════════════════════════════════*═╗ ║ ║ ║ A REALITY CHECK ON ANARCHY ║ ║ ║ ║ OR ║ ║ ║ ║ HOW TO BE AN ANARCHIST & STILL AVOID ║ ║ A PRISON TERM ║ ║ ║ ║ *** PART II *** ║ ║ ║ ╠══════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ FROM THE DESK OF: ║ ║ ║ ║ ** MIDNIGHT RIDER ** ║ ╚*═══════════════════════════════════*═╝ * Find me at: * * * * Kaos BBS (xxx) xxx-9561 * * * * Alternative BBS (xxx)xxx-6504 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Disclaimer/Note; Use this information in conjunction with (rather than in spite of) your common sense. I am not and will not advocate any activity which is clearly illegal. The way of the true Anarchist is to use the law to his advantage. Know the loopholes and know your limits. At the very least, always remember this; You can do ANYTHING that you want, as long as you're willing to accept ALL possible consequences (good or bad). If you don't understand that philosophy, you needn't read further. INTRO - RECAP & EXPANSION This is the second in a series. If you have not read the first part (AREALITY.TXT), stop now and read that first! If you have read Part I and you are still here, you have obviously decided that you are an "Outsider". If you're still not sure, I'll give you a hint; If your main interests are collecting PhiLeZ and wAreZ and you like hanging out with KeWl d000dz, you are probably in the wrong place. I think *most* (if not all) people go through a period of feeling like an outsider. If you truly belong in this group, you have felt like an outsider ALL of your life. My goal in writing these articles is to share my knowledge with you. In doing so, I will hopefully accomplish two things; 1) I will help you to avoid having to go through some of the lessons I've learned on my way to getting where I am. and 2) I will attract the attention of others who are like me and they will then share their knowledge with me, thus I may avoid some harsh lessons not yet encountered. In Part I, I talked, in general terms, about how I (and people like me) think and I started to discuss some of the methods one might employ in living outside of societal norms and law. The final chapter discussed the importance of maintaining a good "network", so I'll start there. PART I - WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS NETWORK THING? OK, so you now understand what a network is, but you're not sure how to develop it or use it. You have looked at your list of "friends" and identified the resources available through them. Now what do you do? For the most part, you do nothing until you need to access those resources. For right now, you need only do two things; 1) Cultivate the contacts you have. Few people will want to help you if you only call them when you need something. Maintain friendly contact with these people as frequently as possible. Buy them lunch. Do things for them and they will want to do things for you. 2) Determine where your network is lacking and assess your ability to eliminate these weak areas. Admittedly, this could prove to be rather difficult. There are two rather critical contacts that are worth a great deal of effort to establish, a lawyer and an accountant. Any lawyer will "represent" you for a fee. If you've ever had the displeasure of needing legal services, you soon realize that some lawyers graduated at the bottom of their class! Paying for legal representation does not guarantee any level of quality. There will also be times when you only need legal advice. Your best bet all around is to have a "friend" who also happens to be a decent lawyer. An accountant is almost as critical to you. Accountants know all the tricks for keeping what money you have, and creating new money sources. It would be extremely costly to seek the advice of an accountant on a regular basis, having one as a "friend" allows you to bring up your questions in friendly (and free) conversations. With any luck, you already know these people, maybe a relative or neighbor. If you don't, it can be difficult to establish yourself in such circles as these types of people might associate. It's always worth the effort to do anything possible to get connected with the right people. PART II - LIVING DAY TO DAY As an "outsider", your main purpose in life is not Anarchy in it's most literal sense. Your use of Anarchist belief and technique is but a means by which you can live amongst those that are lesser than you. On a day to day basis, you have little need for anything that even borders on criminal activity. When the need for explosives or revenge tactics does arise, there are a million files available in any Anarchy section of your favorite BBS. What people *don't* tell you is all the insider tips, tricks and secrets you can use in every day living. There's a good reason for this. Most of these methods exist because of loopholes in existing law and policy, if they are employed by too many people, they will become obvious and, shortly thereafter, closed (I will share some of these tips with you later). The other key to living as an outsider is something I'll label "personality magic" (hereafter referred to as PM). PM is simply your ability to control yourself, your life and (to some degree) the people and events around you. Once you master PM, almost everything in your life seems much easier. PART III - PERSONALITY MAGIC There is no such thing as "personality magic". It is just a term I have chosen to use for the purposes of this article. It allows me to offer you a basis of reference for some of the ideas and concepts I am discussing. PM is almost a religion. Once you understand it completely, it will change the way you look at almost everything around you. As it is almost an entire way of life, it would be impossible for me to explain every component to you. I will try to hit on the key points and, hopefully, give you enough basis for your own expansion. Every component of PM logic is nearly as crucial at the next, so, these are not presented in any order of importance. KNOW YOURSELF! - Sounds easy enough, doesn't it? In reality, few people are honest enough to know themselves. You must understand and admit to ALL of your strengths and weaknesses! Amazingly, people find it as difficult to admit they are good at something as to admit they're bad at something. Spend time alone, evaluating and assessing yourself. Go off into the woods or somewhere where you know you won't be bothered. You can start with a simple list of "My good points/My bad points". Then, look at specific events in your life. What have you done good? What are your successes? WHY did you do them good? How could you have done better? What about the bad things in your life? The failures? Why where they bad? What did you do to contribute to you failures? (I don't really care for the term "failure" - In my mind, you only ever fail when you quit) What could you have done to change the bad things in your life? A good rule to follow here (always) is, Change what you can and don't worry about what you can't change. (worry *never* solved a problem!) Don't blame other people for your problems, they can only effect you as much as you let them. Accept responsibility for your own life! (and remember the rule from part I - You can do *whatever* you want... as long as you're willing to accept the consequences!) You should not ever "finish" this self evaluation. Do this regularly and BE HONEST! The most important thing is, Be the person YOU want to be (not what your parents, your girlfriend, your wife, your school, society, or anyone else would like you to be). KNOW PEOPLE! - I can't stress the importance of this one enough. Most people don't know how to read other people. Learn to shut up! You cannot learn anything about someone by flapping your jaw. Open your eyes and ears any time you are dealing with other people. Listen to what they say. Listen to what they mean! Watch their body language. Everybody has "buttons". Things that make them happy, sad, angry, etc. You can control the conversation (and the person) by knowing their buttons. It could be something you say or something you do. Knowing what someone's buttons are *always* gives you the edge. You don't have to be a psychology major to understand the basic principles of dealing with people. Use the law of psychological reciprocity to your advantage! Simply put, it means that people are compelled to treat you in the same manner you treat them. (i.e. if you scream and yell at someone, they feel compelled to scream and yell back). You can frequently totally disarm an angry adversary by being nice to him (or at least appearing to be nice). Another point is to realize that people expect and like conformity (and resist change). Use this to your advantage! You can steer people either by appearing to conform to their expectations, or, if you want to attract their attention, by doing something completely unexpected. Silence speaks louder than words! When you act or speak, it allows others to read YOU. It allows them to learn what YOUR buttons are (and thereby, they can then control you!). Silence forces people to draw their own conclusions based on little or no information. Most often, left to their own devices, people will imagine the worst case scenario. Use this to your advantage. I've read a lot of Revenge files. They all talk about how to mess with someone physically. Physical pain ends rather quickly. Mess with someone's mind, and they may never be the same again! CONTROL - Once you have gained a clear understanding of yourself and others, you can put PM to work for you. There are hundreds (thousands) of groups that claim to give you power, in one form or another. Christian religions rely on the power of prayer. Satanic practices (satanic worship, witchcraft, ouija boards, etc.) give you power through ritual. In reality, all any of these things give you is a reason to believe in yourself. Lighting candles or praying or dancing naked around a fire are only a means of focusing the energy and capabilities within yourself. In essence, they are all either "real" or they are all "fake". Any ritual that helps you to focus your mental abilities to the extent that they will influence the world around you is "real" - as long as it actually accomplishes this focus! Anything that promises to give you "power" from an external source (i.e. God, Satan, Lighting a magic candle, etc.) is fraud. If you are in a burning building, and you pray for some god to save you, you will burn and die. Your mind and will are very powerful tools, but, they will not cause action on their own. You cannot *make* things happen through sheer will, you can only influence, the rest is up to you. You have a mind AND a body, use them both. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: What I'm talking about here pretty much boils down to Self-Confidence and Attitude. If you believe in yourself, everyone else will too. It's a proven fact that criminals look for easy targets, people who appear to lack confidence in themselves. If you *look* like a victim, you will be a victim (in some form or another). If your stature and attitude command respect, you will get respect. I'm not talking about macho, shooting off your mouth bullshit or "kicking someone's ass". Neither of those will gain you any respect (the latter will likely gain you a free tour of the local jail). Doing such things only serves to make you appear immature and lacking control. You needn't be a body builder to command respect. You need self-confidence, self-control, and attitude . Say what's on your mind, honestly and intelligently. If you disagree with someone, tell them! Then, tell them WHY you disagree. This person may be your boss or teacher or a cop. If you present your case logically, they will respect your honesty. They may not agree with you, but you will have earned a great deal of respect. Always know the facts. If you *ask* for a raise, you may or may not get it. Explain to your boss why you believe you are due a raise in a manner which allows no room for disagreement. I have found it best to ask as few questions as possible. If you ask someone a yes or no question, you are providing them the opportunity to make a decision. People hate to say "no". Don't make it easy for them! If you want a date, don't ask "Can I take you out for dinner some time?", Say "I was thinking we'd go out for Italian Friday night". You have to walk the border between arrogant and self- assured. If you push too hard, you push people away. if you don't push enough, they'll walk over YOU. CLOTHES - DRESS FOR SUCCESS! - It's been said that the clothes make the man. It's sad to think that we live in a world where a person is judged first on what he looks like. You won't likely do much to change that, but you CAN use it to your advantage. PM, charisma and attitude mean nothing if you don't get the chance to speak. Dress for the occasion! Wearing the wrong clothes at the wrong time might cost you an opportunity. An employer will not take you very seriously if you show up for an interview in torn jeans and a T-shirt. Then again, if you're involved in some "black market" dealings, a suit and tie might make you look like a Fed. First impressions count for a lot! Studies have proven that people make the biggest impact on others within the first 10 SECONDS of meeting them. Don't kid yourself into believing that a 17-year-old with long hair and blue jeans gets the same treatment from a cop as a businessman in a suit and tie. ADVICE & TAKING IT - Just a quick note on advice. Listen to everything people have to say. Even if you're sure they'll be wrong, they may offer some shred of information you don't have. Always consider the source. Don't take financial advice from a street bum! Anyone who claims to have answers should be able to apply them to their own life. This "Personality Magic" isn't something you'll learn overnight. Some people seem to have natural charisma, others need to work to develop it. The world will always have leaders and followers. Be one of the leaders! You can't accomplish much from the bottom of the pile! More than any insider secrets or any revenge tactics knowing yourself, knowing how to read people, and understanding psychology will be the keys to living your life in whatever manner you choose. Don't waste your time on ignorant assholes! PART IV - SOME TIPS (FINALLY!) I've been promising you some "white collar" tips and tricks. All of this information is available to the public through various sources. None of it, by itself, will have a major impact on your life. Living as an outsider means using everything at your disposal that will allow you to keep what is yours, get ahead, or just have the freedom to be what you are. Some of them may seem obvious (or dumb). If so, congratulations! You use common sense more than most people! 1) If you buy something and it fails its intended purpose, COMPLAIN! It's amazing how many people will sit back and do nothing! Bring it back. Write a letter. Whatever it takes. 2) Traffic tickets - Don't argue with a Cop! A.) State your case. If he got laid last night, he might give you a break. If he's in a shitty mood, leave him alone - take the ticket quietly (you don't need to give him an excuse to dig any further). B.) Go to court! Insist that you are innocent (no matter what). Don't get ignorant or belligerent, just say "I'm sorry but the officer must have mistaken my car for another like it". C.) Even before that, try to talk to the cop that gave you the ticket beforehand. He is much more relaxed in the courtroom than he was on the street. If he agrees to not testify against you, the judge will drop the charges. 3) Opportunity - Keep your eyes open for ANY opportunity. If you find a wallet with money in it, don't be a do- gooder, Keep it! If you feel the urge to try the "Well, what if it was MY wallet, I'd want someone to return it" mentality. Realize that if it WAS your wallet; a) you wouldn't have been stupid enough to lose it, and b) if someone DID find it, they'd most likely keep it. Opportunity presents itself in the most unlikely places. People make mistakes, machines fail to work properly, doors are left open (literally and figuratively)... If the opportunity is legal, jump on it (it will not likely present itself again). If it's illegal, weigh the risks, measure your guilt (if you're going to feel guilty later, DON'T DO IT!), then, IF you are willing to accept ALL possible consequences, go for it (if not, leave it alone). 4) Job/School - If you're in school, you're at one of the easiest points in your life. Play the game enough to stay out of trouble. Get everything you can out of it (you never know how or when you'll be able to use it later). In the job market, try to find something that allows you some personal freedom. If you punch a time clock and are stuck in the same building 40 hours a week, you are losing valuable time. Driving a truck, multiple person nightshift positions, one person offices (and you ARE the only one) or working in outside sales are positions that allow you to mix personal tasks into your work day. (If you master the PM skills I discussed above, you can be an excellent salesman.) 5) Dating/Marriage - As an outsider, there a few people who can understand and accept exactly what you are. Take the time to find someone who can. It's not worth the bullshit you'll go through if you try to make compromises. Never compromise what you believe. 6) How to get info on anyone - Here's a list of 11 places Private investigators use to find info on people (you have access to this info as easily as they do) a) The registrar of voters - good source for non-published phone numbers b) DMV - vehicle info, driving record, ownership records c) Post Office - A $1 fee will give you current address, name of a box holder, forwarding address d) Property Records - real estate info. Liens, deeds, judgements... e) Tax assessor - info on real estate or personal property taxes f) Bureau of vital statistic - Birth, Death and Marriage records (A good starting point for setting up a new identity) g) Reverse phone directories/city directories - has listings by address and phone number as well as by name. Does not usually contain unlisted numbers. h) Associations - Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants... any professional is likely to belong to some association (where he gets his license) i) Schools - School records usually will not be released without a signed consent form, however, they are unlikely to question any legit looking form given them. j) Credit bureaus - If you own a business, subscribing to credit bureaus allows you access to a wealth of personal information k) Court records - Usually unavailable without signed consent forms. 7) Shopping - This one is one of the easiest money savers in the world, but most people are afraid to try it. Haggle! Every time you buy something, ask for a discount! Every time! Obviously, K-Mart is less likely to give in than a mom and pop store. You don't have to be honest either. Say you can get the item cheaper somewhere else. Customers with cash are getting hard to find, salesmen will kiss your ass if you'll give them more money. Make them lick it too! Be a better salesman than he is. Make him "buy" your money with his product! 8) Lying - Everybody lies when necessary. (Sorry I'm late boss. I had a flat.) If you *have* to, then do so as little as possible (and make it believable!). MOST of the time, lying just makes matters worse. Consider the consequences. If you are facing life in prison, you can't possibly make it worse. Then again, if you get busted cheating on your wife/girlfriend (a stupid thing to begin with - trust me, I know), lying to her will only make it worse (much worse). In a situation like that, admit your stupidity and take your beating (remember, before you did anything, you had already decided to accept ALL possible consequences, right?). 9) The Phone Company - These guys are assholes. Watch your phone bill. One of their less slick tricks is to try to bill you for calls you didn't make. When some Phreak cranks up $1,000 of calls on a stolen card number and the phone company can't catch him, they try to spread the calls over several other customers' bills. One tip off is that these calls usually don't have a time or date on them. If you see these on your bills, bitch, yell and scream! 10) Paying your bills - While we're on the subject of assholes (like the phone company), here's a tip on paying your bills. Pay them late! They all have a 10 or 15 day grace period. None of them can do anything to your credit report until you're at least 30 days late. Pay them all at least 10 days after your due date. 11) Dealing with people - This one is just so much common sense, I can't believe how many people don't see it. Put yourself on the other end of your negotiations ("Put yourself in their shoes"). If you're trying to sell something, thing of what might compel you to buy under the same circumstances. If you are buying something, realize that the salesman is there to make a profit, not to help you. If you need a favor, earn it. Don't expect someone to keep doing for you if you are unwilling to do anything for them. 12) Taxes - Do you have a hobby? (computers maybe?) Turn your hobby into a business! The IRS has a tough time drawing a line between a business and a hobby. To qualify as a business the IRS stipulates that you must show intent to make a profit. The key word is "intent". You do not actually have to make a profit! Your accountant can help you with the details. Once your hobby is a business, you open up a number of deductible expenses (car, computer, phone bills...) 13) ATM Machines - I've read too many "great ATM ripoff" files. These things are hardly worth the risk. Even if you run into a "lucky opportunity" and the machine starts spitting money, DON'T KEEP IT! Knowingly overdrawing an account through an ATM is bank fraud - a FEDERAL crime that can get you 30 years in the big house. <keep going... it ain't over yet> PART V - I'M OUTTA HERE I've given you enough to swallow in one sitting. A lot of this information is difficult to fully understand immediately. Think about it. Read it again. Then, think about it some more and read it again. I'm not teaching you how to be a criminal. I'm sharing with you some of the methods *I've* used to survive in a world where the majority is not like me. I think different. I act different. I AM different. To most people, I'm "weird". That doesn't make me bad or wrong, just different. I don't expect everyone to agree with me or like me. I don't care what they think or feel, as long as they leave me alone to be what I am. Thanks to all the people who provided feedback (good and bad) on Part I. Most people where supportive, only one of you thought I was a complete asshole. More than anyone, it was the guy who told me I was an asshole that made me think the most about whether I was right or not. Thanks to the beautiful dark haired lady that helped push me to finish this by being supportive, offering her advice and criticisms, and for accepting me as I am. I'm wide open to comments, suggestions, support and criticisms at all time. Feel free to speak your mind. (If I disagree, I'll jump all over you!). I'm not sure where I want to go with Part III. If you have any ideas, or certain areas you'd like to see covered, E-mail me at one of the boards listed at the beginning. *** MIDNIGHT RIDER ***