Comments by "Jeremy" (@josiah5776) on "Why Thousands of Americans are Renouncing Citizenship" video.

  1. It's so predictable seeing the "patriots" jump in with, "If you don't love it, then leave it." Very narrow minded view. Disagreeing with your government is not treason. Questioning how much money your government takes from you and how they spend it is not treason. Expressing dissatisfaction with how you or your business are treated is not treason. Wanting to live or do business elsewhere is not treason. Wanting the government out of your personal business is not treason. None of that is even illegal. Stop acting like it is. [Cue all the emotionally triggered non-thinkers. Patriot is in quotes, because a true patriot is not a blind dogmatist.]
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  2. @earlspencer228  Did you also notice how I said "narrow minded"?
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  3. Have you ever lived outside the United States? You will find many, many, many people who refute your statement. It used to be that way, but not anymore. Yes, the USA is still a safe haven when compared to some other nations, but it is not longer the shining light. Most of the people who come to the USA, do so because of proximity and ease rather than optimal choice. I know of scores of foreigners who came to the US legally, were shocked at the expenses and godless culture, then departed again at the first opportunity.
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  4. @flynnjp19  I really do hope you are right. I am watching and staying flexible. Expenses are just one side of the coin for me though. I'm sick of the woke culture and DEI. That might change too.
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  5. @hcadena3874  Exactly. Most of those pontficating wisdom about the US standing in the world have never been outside the US, except maybe a few day's vacation in Cancun. Yet, they are experts.
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  6.  @earlspencer228  That's exactly the kind of emotion before logic I was talking about. Throwing out traitor when no treason was committed. Dogmatic hyperbole.
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  7. @justanothercommentercarryo8367  You stated it much better than I could 👍
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  8.  @llmm7181  You are correct. It is bubble thinking.
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  9. @flynnjp19  Also, I don't have a whole lot of faith in the American electorate to not flip-flop in four years and vote back in all the stuff they voted out last November. I've seen it happen many times. Hope I am wrong about that too.
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  10.  @MyTruthTriggersYou  Exactly. You are under no obligation to justify or explain yourself. If your choice pisses off someone, that's their narrow-minded problem.
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  11. @mikeogden5256  How do you figure? I'm not being flippant. Genuinely interested in your thoughts. This isn't a setup.
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  12.  @afrikanheritage99  Gotta be careful. The US has agreements with most other nations for foreign banks to report any accounts held by US citizens on a regular basis. Personally, I wouldn't advise trying to buck the US tax system if you still a citizen. Just my 2 cents.
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  13.  @vanpho7741  Flying a flag upside-down is a valid signal that shows no disrespect. In fact, it is a warning to others to open their eyes to danger. Believing the words of every politician in a suit invites tyranny. I fought for US interests in Iraq as a US Army soldier. Voluntarily. I don't feel disrespected.
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  14. @earlspencer228 Wrong. You're the one showing ignorance by assuming everyone else should think like you and that everything the US government does or says is patriotic.
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  15. @justanothercommentercarryo8367  Plans B and C ... Godspeed to you as well.
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  16. Most of the American expats I know are conservatives. Many of them even served in the US military.
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  17.  @hengguanlye6303  I left while it was still blue land.
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  18. My first child is a product of the US public school system. Despite all my efforts to the contrary, he is an ignorant and arrogant example of all the worst woke, liberal and godless ideologies within the United State. I am not letting any of my other kids near public schools.
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  19. Whatever Trump implements will just be undone when the ignorant, sheep-like voters predictably elect another liberal into office in the next election. I've seen it over and over again in the last 50+ years.
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  20. This is my situation too. While I can still make it on retirement in the USA. I can make it a lot better in other countries.
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  21. Why should it be illegal? Make a case for what you say.
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