Out of America: anxious to slip hassles and high costs of the U.S.? Many people find happy landings over the horizon. Some work, others retire. Learn how. Know why.
The articles below offer wide-ranging perspectives on the continuing evolution of America from Republic to Empire, and why expatriation may be a wise and rational choice:
Six Flags and How to Wave Them ~ The Secrets of Becoming a "PT" Okay," you say. "Hang on a bit. What do you mean by six flags? And what is a PT?" In the 1950s, a gentlemen, who prefers his name not be revealed, wrote a pamphlet telling people how to successfully expatriate. The term he used means many things: Permanent Tourist , Perpetual Traveler or just Passing Through . The letters "PT" can stand for anything you choose as long as you mean a free sovereign being. The...More >>
The American Fascist State ~ Democrats: Colleges must police copyright, or else The U.S. House of Representatives bill ( PDF ), which was introduced late Friday by top Democratic politicians, could give the movie and music industries a new revenue stream by pressuring schools into signing up for monthly subscription services such as Ruckus and Napster. Ruckus is...More >>
Drunks, Time, Life, Death, and Such ~ Fred Reed bills himself as a curmudgeon, and one can only say he's a man well suited to that role. He's a keen observer with a unique style and point of view — that rare man who sees clearly what comes before him. For most gringos, Mexico is a place to retire. The Mexicans say, "The Americans come here to die." Not exactly. It isn't why they come, but it is what they do, there being eventually no choice. Everybody has to croak somewhere, so why not in the...More >>
Globalization: Medical Tourism ~ Why have routine (and not so routine) medical and dental services performed in the U.S. when you can have them done cheaper elsewhere and get a free vacation out of it to boot? "Medical Tourism India" is a developing concept whereby people from the world over visit India for their medical and relaxation needs. The most common treatments are heart surgery, knee transplant, cosmetic surgery, and dental care. The reason India is a favorable destination is because of...More >>
The CIA Factbook offers maps and solid assessment based on quantified facts:
These background reports by the U.S. State Department offer detailed analysis of legal and illegal financial practices in selected countries:
U.S. State Department Consular Information provides few hard facts to compare crime rates and other relevant statistics. On the other hand, it contains very helpful advisories on visas, health care, and other key considerations of travel.
The CIA Factbook offers maps and solid assessment based on quantified facts:
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