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13 years ago
Soon to be an Expat
13 years ago
First, I couldn't believe that I had this thought; then, had this firm belief; followed closely by research; and now, action! The country I grew-up in and fought for, the country I love, is on a road that I can no longer support, so I an extremely saddened to say that I am going to become an expatriate and live elsewhere.
Oh, I'll continue to vote and support the causes of smaller government, reestablishment and protection of our freedoms and re-initiation of our constitution as the backbone and framework of our country. However, I will do it from afar.
Certainly, don't like the term "expatriate". As, I am and will remain a patriot of my country, just going to live elsewhere until things change here.
Why I am becoming a an expat and why others are also: I am finding our government to be increasingly oppressive; our's and the world's economy are spiraling out of control; increased taxation; and a whole list of once-held beliefs that we were the world's leader, the "right" way to conduct a country, the place that all other countries wanted to emulate. Not so much anymore!
I am not alone. In increasing numbers, the idea is talked about openly, of becoming an expat. Over three hundred thousand Americans emigrate each year, and more than a million go to foreign lands for lengthy stays. Over 6 million expatriates thus far.
For myself, a new retiree and thanks to the recent economic meltdown, don't have much retirement income, I have found a place that I can live in peace, with more freedoms, less taxation and "off the grid".
So, if you have had enough of what they are selling here and want to take your life elsewhere, it's still not illegal. Not yet anyway!
Oh, I'll continue to vote and support the causes of smaller government, reestablishment and protection of our freedoms and re-initiation of our constitution as the backbone and framework of our country. However, I will do it from afar.
Certainly, don't like the term "expatriate". As, I am and will remain a patriot of my country, just going to live elsewhere until things change here.
Why I am becoming a an expat and why others are also: I am finding our government to be increasingly oppressive; our's and the world's economy are spiraling out of control; increased taxation; and a whole list of once-held beliefs that we were the world's leader, the "right" way to conduct a country, the place that all other countries wanted to emulate. Not so much anymore!
I am not alone. In increasing numbers, the idea is talked about openly, of becoming an expat. Over three hundred thousand Americans emigrate each year, and more than a million go to foreign lands for lengthy stays. Over 6 million expatriates thus far.
For myself, a new retiree and thanks to the recent economic meltdown, don't have much retirement income, I have found a place that I can live in peace, with more freedoms, less taxation and "off the grid".
So, if you have had enough of what they are selling here and want to take your life elsewhere, it's still not illegal. Not yet anyway!
