LS,
The path we are on leads to inevitable collapse either way. The question that remains is a matter of time frame. Will we live to rejoice in the day when a new beginning can become manifest? I have already lived significantly longer than my grandfathers... Faith... Rand would say "I do not have faith, I have convictions." I like that! Apologies if that sounded pedantic. It was not my intention... just a recollection that burst out.
Best wishes,
O.A.

Yes, I understand that. And that the pool of "We" is getting smaller and smaller. Some have brought up the idea of only allowing tax payers to vote... a good idea, but given today's political climate, it would never happen.

Yes it is...but you have more faith than I. People of today are weak, unwilling to fight, they can't recognize evil and unless it's THEM being massacred they think there must be a reason for it. (I fear there are very few of us dealing with the real world.) :(

Hello LS,
I fear it will take another Boston Massacre... The ennui is palpable. Is it not?
Regards,
O.A.

Hello AmericanGreatness,

They penalize you/fine you for renouncing your citizenship! They will extract their pound of flesh.
The IRS has become a political arm of the administration... It is an Hydra already... many heads and arms. Always growing and when you cut off one appendage two more grow... How to escape? that is the question.

Respectfully,
O.A.

The IRS pays nothing... WE PAY all of it. I've said this a hundred times but...when are real americans going to start marching in the streets? What the hell will it take?

Don't forget that the IRS also has to pay interest on any tax refund 'owed'. That could easily put the average refund over $40k... The EIC and child tax credit should have been abolished a long, long time ago. It's already riddled with fraud, and now this?