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Originally posted by smooth
But I won't run to Canada to pout (too cold). I might go to Australia. I hope you don't see that as pouting, there isn't much more to be done here. You can step up your activism, I'm going to start paying into a retirement system that is actually going to be solvent when my time comes. How old will you be in 15 years (the newest projected date of SS insolvency)?
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I don't know your background or situation in life, but from this statement, yes I would file this under "pouting". In 15 years, I will be 50, and hopefully a long way away from Social Security. I am curious as to why you would say "there isn't much more to be done here". If you are truly opposed to what the Bush Administration stands for, then there is a plethora of issues to tackle. If you feel that your personal situation is more vital ( and I can't fault you for that) then I would say go ahead and join the ex-patriot population because clearly you are no patriot.
I am not trying to slam you, it just seems to me(someone who believes in the USA and can still admit we are far from perfect) that giving up on your country shows that you do not understand what our nation is all about. We are free, and freedom is the hardest thing you will every encounter. It means you have to allow people and ideas that you may or may not agree with. It also means you can work to change those ideas. I also allows you to remove yourself from the process. It is your choice, make it wisely, it will effect the rest of your life.