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Going Galt

Posted on 03/21/2010 2:25:14 PM PDT by kindredspirit

My husband and I have discussed ways to mitigate the punitive taxes that will be even greater next year. We have been saving like crazy and are thinking of "Going Galt" like the character in Ayn Rand's book, Atlas Shrugged. John Galt, an industrial leader, drops out of a corrupt and unjust system until it implodes. Anyone else thinking along those lines?


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KEYWORDS: galt; taxes; vanity
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To: Rays_Dad

While you’re finishing your place think about using http://www.opensecrets.org/ to find contractors & service providers in your area who have contributed to conservative candidates.


121 posted on 03/23/2010 2:29:16 AM PDT by Nickname (2012 - Yes You're Canned!)
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To: kindredspirit

Yes. I am open to all ideas. I am currently out of the country, set to return in June. Return to what?


122 posted on 03/23/2010 2:30:37 AM PDT by riri (Resistance-It's the New Black)
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To: Frantzie

No, probably not, but people are having to save money by dropping premium packages. When you lose your job luxuries like a gazillion TV channels, movies, etc. go by the wayside so Hollywood communists are unwittingly starving themselves with the policies they advocate.


123 posted on 03/23/2010 2:35:21 AM PDT by Nickname (2012 - Yes You're Canned!)
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To: Habibi

It is so hard to even contemplate giving up my citizenship in America. And you can’t escape the taxes without doing so..it’s a tough call.


124 posted on 03/23/2010 2:36:29 AM PDT by riri (Resistance-It's the New Black)
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To: ground_fog

I’ve been thinking about going into nursing but now I’m unsure. If a lot of docs do bail there’s going to be a glut of nurses looking for employment.


125 posted on 03/23/2010 2:44:05 AM PDT by Nickname (2012 - Yes You're Canned!)
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To: riri

And the problem is, if you’re of some means, you really can’t escape the taxes even with expatriation as a US citizen. By locking the “earners” in the society, almost irrevocably to their US taxation for up to 10 years the wealthy are going to dig in their heels eventually.

Expatriation becomes more problematic as a person’s wealth increases.


126 posted on 03/23/2010 6:15:44 AM PDT by Habibi ("It is vain to do with more what can be done with less." - William of Occam)
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To: Habibi

Really? I have never seriously looked into it. I just know from experiences as an expat, no matter what ya do...ya still gotta pay US taxes. Prison Planet...(:


127 posted on 03/23/2010 6:28:15 AM PDT by riri (Resistance-It's the New Black)
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To: kindredspirit
Anyone else thinking along those lines?

I do, but I have serious doubts my family could do it unless circumstances absolutely left them no alternative choice.

128 posted on 03/23/2010 6:37:27 AM PDT by OB1kNOb ( I WILL NOT COMPLY !)
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To: dalebert

“Who is John Galt?” is the line from the book. I guess not everyone has actually read it.


129 posted on 03/24/2010 3:44:21 PM PDT by trashcanbred2
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To: trashcanbred2

lol i read it...years ago it was in fashion to read her books. I believe Atlas Shrugged was considered required reading.


130 posted on 03/24/2010 4:01:51 PM PDT by dalebert
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