A lot of people are looking to Asiatic countries where they can conduct business without constant government interference. Some are considering Switzerland. Health permitting, I have a possible deal to explore outside the US, the details of which I’ll keep to myself for now. (And I am not a “person of substance” at all-—just in mourning for what has happened to the USA. If the “folks” choose socialism, I say let them have it and Buh-bye)
We will see an international version of the exodus of wealthy people from Northeastern states which imposed a “rich tax.” That type of person is just as intent on doing things their way as Obozo is on do them his. Why put up with it? There are spots around the world where they can transplant themselves and their wealth and not be despised for being successful.
If the socialists entrench themselves any further here, the “refuge of freedom” will be only a memory. And it was by our own free choice as a society.
Switzerland might have some merit. It’s probably as free as the US (it’s still pretty socialist...just being in Europe does that), but, if you are going to be sorta free/partly socialist, might as well have some scenery. And if the US becomes MORE socialist than Switzerland, then, that would be a strong argument (ie, if Obama is re-elected).
With regards to Asia, I’m skeptical. Maybe Hong Kong or Taiwan a while back, but I’m not so sure now. Maybe Singapore? Maybe...but man, not much real estate there.
I think you have hit on (literally) the ONLY choices available out there in the world. And each of those have real drawbacks, and the US still has some real advantages over them. Plus, if you are a Christian, none of those Asian countries, nor Switzerland, have exactly a thriving Christian church (depending on where you are thinking about leaving the US from).
So....seems to me the best freedom-loving bet is to stick it out here in the US....