I’ve been here since Voat shut down but don’t really post often. I’m assuming the 1871 theory is that DC incorporated and turned the whole geographical USA into a corporation? If so, then it’s not exactly correct. The act of 1871 allowed the 10 square miles known as DC to incorporate and dba United States. They enticed states to franchise in order to receive block grants and so State of Deleware, State of Wisconsin etc were formed. This is legally distinct from the state of Wisconsin. They never technically replaced the de jure states or republic, but offer benefits and privileges to everyone so you will contract with them. The conditions stipulate that you must follow every rule regulation and statute they create. They create a “public transmitting utility” (a pseudonym) usually styled as First M Last which is a debtor; which is funny because the real you (via labor) is their creditor on the private side. But this didn’t come about for another 60 years or so with the central bank getting its 100 year charter.