Going Galt?

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I think this is an awesome way for people to remind the government about the way things like property and monetary policy should be handled. The government is only screwing things up anyway: case in point, not a single bailed-out company has recovered.

In fact, the bailouts have only increased the madness, leading to speculation of cronyism and further-reaching nationalization, among other things. We're nearing the 15th month of the recession; at this point most of the other recessions we've been through in this century have ended by their 15th month. The only one, to my knowledge, that was worse, was the great depression, which was filled with government intervention.

This isn't about the economy to Washington. It's about power, and increasing that power over our daily lives. If we want to be free, all we need are liberty and the ability to place real value on goods and services. When the Government interferes, we can't do that.

So, what happens when the heart surgeons, dentists, litigators...

Umm... duck, duck, goose?

I've taken ~6 months off every year since 2001. Given our progressive tax system it's a no-brainer. I keep a much higher percentage of my income than I would if I worked constantly and then retired. Working in high-technology it's been no problem picking up contract work when I return. Companies are grateful to have me as I produce more per-hour than those who've been burnt out for years with no break.

Do you really want to wait until you are decrepit before you 'retire' and have free time? - For many of you a heart attack or cancer will get you first... I rather whoop it up now and spend my elderly and decrepit years as a Walmart greeter.

-- Greg

The whiny bunch want to go on strike? Good riddance, and if you meet one, remind them not to let the door hit them on the way out.

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