Are Rich Americans Leaving The Country?

boom2bust. ^

[popdonnelly]

I don’t see the analogy.

[businessprofessor]

Screw em and take away their citinship I say.

Your comments might make you feel good but they will not stop the problem. The wealthy do not want their assets and income confiscated. BHO has clearly indicated that he intends to confiscate their assets and income. I do not blame them. The country has become deeply distrustful of markets and private enterprise. The changes that the rats will bring in 2009 will be so profound that this country will soon resemble a bad version of a European socialist state. I see little possibility that the country will awaken from this distrust of private enterprise. No matter how bad the economic situation occurs, the power of special interest groups receiving government largesse will prevent changes. The shouts from unions, environmental groups, trial lawyers, welfare recipients (at least 1/2 of the population), seniors, and rat favored industries will derail any attempt at substantive change.

[am452]

I’m tired of paying the freight and taking the burden for people who don’t work. And having to listen to constant insults from the liberals while doing it. I’m not interested in an America where liberals rig the game to their advantage.

So much for "Country First" should be more like "Money First"

BTW: Americans are the hardest working and most productive people on the planet....

Nice, labeling American's as "who don't work". I guess you would prefer Chinese workers with 14 hour days, 7 days per week in bunk houses behind the factory.

[graywaiter]

I did this back in March. Hillary was sucking wind at that time and I really didn't think Mac had a chance, so I started liquidating. Put it in money markets & cds for 6 months, just CASHED them out last Monday. Bank wasn't too happy, had to order the cash from the federal reserve to pay me. I hate to think I'll have to keep it in cash for the next 4-8 years, but I'm willing to just sit tight right now.

[adorno]

Where is that?

Are you saying that the U.S. is the only place where it's worth starting a business in?

There are a few countries in Europe where economic policies might be friendlier than what we have coming in the U.S.

Ireland was one of those countries mentioned by McCain last night. And Poland and Latvia have also been looking to go towards low flat tax rates. There are others looking to improve their friendliness towards corporations in order to attract new business. Those aren't big economies and may not be fruitful enough for larger companies, but corporations are no longer limited to country boundaries in order to grow.

[willk]

Wish all the Hollywood idiots would move.

[lonevoice]

That is outstanding. I’ve sent it off to my email list. Thanks for posting!

[Notasoccermom]

I would like to move to Alaska. The people I have seen interviewed seem nice, sensible and articulate. Declare independence from the lower 48 and promote Governor Palin to be president of the new free country. I think if I had enough good books,food provisions, I could even handle the cold and darkness in the winter and I hate cold weather.

[Will88]

“Every smart person I know on Wall Street is thinking this way.”

To what nations are they moving, or buying their getaway homes?

[Iron Munro]

"Bar Stool Economics"

Orinial title: "Tax Cuts: A Simple Lesson in Economics."

See this regarding your post:

David R. Kamerschen Bio

"Contrary to Internet folklore, Dr. Kamerschen is NOT the author of "Tax Cuts: A Simple Lesson in Economics." Additionally, he does NOT know who wrote it."

[11Bush]

I don’t see the analogy.

To tell the truth I didn't think that anyone who professed a desire to run away would get the point.

[lonevoice]

I’m about done moving all my assets into cash, stored in multiple CD’s to get the FDIC coverage. I figure if the sh*t truly hits the fan and the FDIC can’t cover the losses, our cash is worthless anyway.

[freekitty]

I doubt it unless they the crooks that are taking their stolen money with them.

[am452]

#36 and 51 post. What can I say? You hit a home run. You have nailed these “citizens” for what they represent to a T

[popdonnelly]

I’m not “wealthy”. Never have been. I’m simply tired of paying the freight for people who are irresponsible. I would like to live my remaining time in peace, and not have to put up with the further turmoil that will be a product of an Obama Administration.

[cp124]

My son is in Ireland for a semester of college. He said he would to stay because there seems to be a lot of opportunities. He is going to see if the grass is greener after being there for 6 months. I think this country has lost it’s way and 50% of the population wants socialism and are waitng for the next hand out. Without a Revolution or a New America (red states)the founding fathers ideals are dead.

[Will88]

Neil Boortz has been talking about his “escape plan” for years. Don’t listen too often now, so I’m not sure what he’s said recently. He used to settle on New Zealand as a good possibility, but they seem to have as many PC and socialistic tendencies as most other Western nations. Finding a good place to live that could also defend itself might be a problem, though it’s understandable that some might make plans to leave.

[popdonnelly]

Adams was talking about Tories to whom wealth was more important than freedom. People who are contemplating leaving value freedom more than placating the liberal establishment.

[khnyny]

Bump for later read.

[am452]

My son is in Ireland for a semester of college. He said he would to stay because there seems to be a lot of opportunities

Give it a few years until the muslim hoards migrate north..