[greybull]

Going Galt. Does not have to mean abandoning society...at least not yet. There is also the strategy of Gulching in plain sight. (earn cash. pay cash. work for self.)

I think that this strategy should be employed as one of many for the times that are ahead. It battle the first axiom is to leave yourself a retreat.

[dalebert]

take your money and yourself out of the system to go Galt.

[Total Package]

yes

[Bean Counter]

A lot of people started working their own Galt plan a long time ago, when it first became obvious that Premier Hussein ibn Soetero, ibn Obama al Kenyati was probably going to win the election.

Take a look at what ammunition sales have been like in the Nation for two years, and consider that a strong indicator that someone is preparing for something...

Our local feed store has been selling 1000 baby chicks a week since mid February, and will keep selling that many or more through May. That is one hell of a lot of chicken meat and hen fruit out in the local populace, and that is from only one source. Consider that another excellent indicator of an emerging underground economy, barter economy or Galt economy; whatever you want to call it....

[Paladin2]

Already living in small western valley for the winter doing nothing taxable.

[HangnJudge]

Must Read in these trying times...

Starving The Monkeys

We can starve the monkeys of the value they steal from us. But this requires a deep understanding of where that value comes from in the first place, so that we can turn off the valve. Shallow efforts to resist by refusing to pay your income taxes will only get you arrested, or worse.

Nor do these solutions involve violence, "grab your gun" or any other kind of "let's go git 'em, boys!" kind of foolishness.

Doing that would only get you killed. And the responsible parties would rejoice at your sacrifice. Because that is exactly what they want you to do. Get killed, so that you, and your ideas, are out of the way.

Don't give them the satisfaction. Besides, your brothers are going to need you later.

There is a much, MUCH, better way. This way.

[kindredspirit]

I own a home (with mortgage).
I was not thinking of relocating, just give my husband a break. He works so hard and for what? Taxes? Maybe he could work less. This thread has given me some things to ponder.
What is the thresh hold for more taxes? Stupid question, anything with a pulse will be taxed.

[Jean S]

John Galt, an industrial leader

You obviously never read the book.

[bolobaby]

I was thinking it again today, but sadly I realized that my job will just be outsourced to India.

It’s harder to Go Galt in this global economy.

[justsaynomore]

That is something that bothers me a great deal about this healthcare bill. Right now, a person could go “galt” with income tax, could live off the land, etc. You still have the problem with property tax (but at least that is local government).

However, if I understand correctly, this healthcare bill is a way for Demonrats to gain control over even those trying to extract from the system. I think the same is true of the EPA regulations that have been proposed on small gardens, and livestock.

[DTI]

Who wants to Barter?

[SaxxonWoods]

I had my wife retire last year at 53. I am now semi-retired at 60. We will no longer make large incomes and pay the highest tax rate. We sold our city home and moved to our country home, which is free and clear. We have no debt. We live a much simpler and lower priced lifestyle.

We love this new way of living, no rush hour, no rat race, no stress. We worked for this possibility for 30 years, always saving, investing and living below our means. We made it in the nick of time. But we know we are lucky, only a few people have the resources available to do what we have done.

I knew this problem time was coming, and I worked hard to be ready. I thought it would come as a general result of govt overpromising and overspending, didn’t of course know that Obama would push the country into it quite this fast. We took the plunge about 2 years earlier than I intended, but it is working out and looks very sustainable.

[silverleaf]

Good for you, same here. It would be good to have a national network to exchange ideas ... kind of like the fish symbol used by the early Christians to find each other

[GOPJ]

Let’s come up with workable plans to “go Galt”... might be worth a ‘how to’ thread ...

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

It’s understandable that everyone wants to do this painlessly and without much sacrifice. But that doesn’t get it done.
Remember what 0bama’s wife said. He’s going to move you out of your comfort zone. Well, better you move yourself out before he does it for you. Whatever sacrifice you make, whatever discomfort you face, should at least be your option. And in the end, what it does is thwart 0bama and his plans to bring “fundamental change” to America.
So do it on your terms, and don’t expect it to be easy.

And you, kindredspirit — I haven’t read the whole thread and don’t know your situation, which you may have mentioned already, but it all depends on your present situation. Your age, career, marital status, credit, health...all sorts of things factor in. However, in general...

Some of the first steps I’d recommend include, in no special order:
cut out cable tv and rely on the internet
get the kids out of public school
quit one job if your household has two
sell one car if you have two
pay off the house and the car
buy gold, silver, and lead
get a cheap cell phone that you pay less than $10/month for, and buy the minutes as needed
don’t use credit cards
learn a useful skill that will be an essential one if the country goes completely down the tubes
move to a rural area where taxes are low; you can still buy a foreclosure for a few hundred dollars, you just have to look around

Do all the above and you don’t even need a full time job. You can drive a cab or deliver pizza and get by.

The more radical types have other options but we won’t get into that! :)

[Oceander]

Absolutely! Of course, it's a little easier for me in some respects as I'm already unemployed thanks to the democrats and their intentional attempts to destroy the economy. I've decided that I'm not going to continue beating myself up looking for another high-paying, stressful position, but will instead choose something more along the lines of what John Galt suggested. I still have my CDL from when I was in undergrad and drove buses to pay my way through school; so perhaps I'll return to that employment.

[Oceander]

[riri]

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

[OB1kNOb]

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.