Ummm... About the The Insanity of Much of Modern Day Culture

[jaudette3]

Direct quote from your hero Trump:

“Is McConnell approving all of these Trillions of Dollars worth of Democrat sponsored Bills, without even the slightest bit of negotiation, because he hates Donald J. Trump, or is he doing it because he believes in the Fake and Highly Destructive Green New Deal, and is will take the Country down with him? In any event, either reason is acceptable. He has a DEATH WISH. Must immediately seek help and advise from his China loving wife, Coco Chow.”

Ignoring the stupid hateful racism for a moment, this is a direct threat. The same dialogue that we have seen in countless mob movies. And please don't tell me it's just an expression.

[Aussie24]

John, When such nonsense about the world coming to an end, shuts off the most necessary sources of energy, little compromise can occur.. The pandering to the 'greens' by mindless unproductive policies, angers citizens who recognize that folly. A good example is the tax credits to promote the sale of EV's. Tesla's only reason to exist is to gobble up subsidies and credits.. The offset tax credit that Tesla sells to the automotive industry approaches $30,000 per car. Take that away and the company would implode. Attacking the fossil fuel industry with regulations and pressure to shut off funding, is another example... As for populist leaders finding a constituency to address their views, the elites in DC , both Coasts and Academia feel they know best in making policy, the balance of the country feels differently.. If you are watching the movement in Europe the trend is to the right and that will eventually occur here.. Frank

[jaudette3]

I'm starting to understand a bit why compromise is dead for the most part in our country. There are obviously many folks who believe that they are not getting a fair deal in the U.S., both the left and the right, perhaps more strongly on the right. The stage was set for someone identified as a fighter to lead them. Trump saw the opening, rode in, and formalized a populist movement. And populists pretty much by definition are fighters not compromisers. That was bound to set off a reaction on the other side so here came the left populists. So here we are, no compromising, only fighting. God help us.

[Aussie24]

It’s the lies being putting forward by our Commander in Chief and the compliant Press, not the guns!
The country is tired of lies and half truths !

[jaudette3]

Don't bother, it's a meaningless detail. They still appear to be pretty effective killing devices.

[Aussie24]

Sorry, I posted the link incorrectly.. I will try again!

[Aussie24]

Tell enough lies and have the media publish them eventually people take them for truth..

https://jonathanturley.org/2022/09/25/biden-repeats-false-claims-about-ar-15-velocity-in-support-of-a-ban/

[Aussie24]

Most people that decide to forgo US citizenship don’t have $13M in assets, thus exempt from estate tax!

[flatsixer]

The 2010 Foreign Bank Account Report has put a major burden low and middle income expatriates. Two of my sons live abroad both for over ten years. One in Thailand ( who flew home today and the other who departed last Thursday), he lives with his wife in Slovakia. They came to attend our bi annual family reunion. Both have direct experience in the complicated reporting to conform to the 2010 FBAR... Many of their friends who hold two passports are turning in their US passport and only returning for shorter periods of time to avoid the visa restrictions. It also removes the paperwork in filing income tax and frees them from declaring assets they hold or develop in their adopted country.

It's a bit more complicated than just handing in your passport. Since the Dart brothers did this, estate taxes are due, just as if you had died. Not really worth it unless you are a billionaire like the Darts.

[jaudette3]

Unreal....

[Aussie24]

If you renounce your citizenship, you can only legally stay for 6 months and only if your hold a valid passport from another country! Of course, you could give up your US citizenship and fly to Mexico and renter as a displaced person fleeing hardship or your ex wife and stay for ever and apply for medical, housing and food stamps!

[jaudette3]

I understand giving up U.S. citizenship when living in a foreign country as there are probably significant tax advantages. But I'm referring to people staying in the U.S. For one thing, don't you have to have a passport from somewhere?

[Aussie24]

The 2010 Foreign Bank Account Report has put a major burden low and middle income expatriates. Two of my sons live abroad both for over ten years. One in Thailand ( who flew home today and the other who departed last Thursday), he lives with his wife in Slovakia. They came to attend our bi annual family reunion. Both have direct experience in the complicated reporting to conform to the 2010 FBAR... Many of their friends who hold two passports are turning in their US passport and only returning for shorter periods of time to avoid the visa restrictions. It also removes the paperwork in filing income tax and frees them from declaring assets they hold or develop in their adopted country.

[bob joyce]

i believe it is a cottage industry.
someone dreams up a scenario that is provocative enough for certain people to buy into and ....
whala.... you have people you can grift for what initially looks like support but then becomes monetized,

[bob joyce]

you must live in some fantasy world. like that bounty dog dude.
have you ever had an original thought or do other people that you subscribe to feed you the B.S. own you and your credit card.