Comments on: Renouncing privilege and fake solidarity: 595-12-5274

By: Mike Gogulski

Mike Gogulski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:44:59 +0000

@Aric: I consider all taxation to be robbery, and oppose all of it. The construction of your last sentence suggests something of a lack of imagination. Is it just not possible that non-taxing entities could provide those services?

By: Aric

Aric — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:10:30 +0000

I have a question. Are you simply denouncing Social Security, or are you against any sort of taxation at all? I only ask because, although I agree that Social Security is fatally flawed and that the government taxes us entirely too much, I do believe that some taxation is necessary. The government needs to be able to do some things, such as road construction, city sewage systems, and general defense. Without at least some taxation, I can’t imagine how the government could afford to do these things.

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:26:19 +0000

When Social Security was initially set up, the number of children that each parent had (read: Baby Boom) was quite easy to support the previous generation during retirement.

Now that the Baby Boom has passed, we’re into the “Baby Bust”, or “Generation X and Y”… where the number of kids each parent has is just barely enough to keep our population alive. That’s a big difference, economically, when you go from 4 kids for every couple 1.2 kids for every couple.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:09:20 +0000

Alan, I think you need to read further. Mike does not live in the United States nor does he ever plan to claim SS.
If you honestly believe that paying social security is “taking care of the elderly” then you are dead wrong. It’s money taken from each U.S. citizen that is never fully repaid and it represents theft in every sense of the word; no exceptions; box it differently and try to re-sell it and it’s still the same evil scheme. a SSN is something that the government forces every person residing in the U.S. legally to retain as an “identity”, not as a benefits claimant or payee number as it was originally intended. unless you would consider it a benefit for me to rake $100 from your wallet, keep it for 50 years and then give you back $50 then SS is not a benefit. You me and every “law abiding citizen” are simply rendered enumerated cash cattle for the elite by the SSN scheme and not a thing more. Whats worse, one must pay for private SSN insurance to avoid having this “identity” stolen because of the sheer incompetence of the numbers issuers.
I just had to comment, your idea of suing the government and putting it in jail is beyond ridiculous. Why are you blaming Mike? His acts are indeed brave and FYI the Federal government has been embezzling SS funds since before Mike or I were even born. How about giving each man a chance to come of age and then act on his own…? I am planning to do the same as Mike and I hope he is an inspiration to millions in the end in spite of all the hopeless naysayers in the world like yourself.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 17 May 2011 05:20:00 +0000

When SS was originated the money was actually invested and Yielded an impressive amount of money. These funds were not to be touched by the feds. Enough to take care of even the baby boomer’s. These funds were embezzled by the government to pay the national debt. Now we have the state that you speak of to the extent that you wouldn’t be able to enjoy those stolen bucks anyway because there just wouldn’t be enough funds there anymore to steal. It appears that there is no other course but an economic collapse in the future due to the structure of our economy. Due to banks issuing checks that they only have to pay 15% of. You try that and see what happens. Printing money to make up the difference. Can’t work forever the evidence I think is already rearing it’s ugly head today. However I don’t see your actions as being a solution. Especially in our society (the me generations)that was taught to be selfish. I don’t see many people rushing to each others aid because in case you haven’t noticed the world is broke and how do you know what your neighbor needs. You probably don’t have the bucks to take care of yourself let alone the major bucks it takes to help others. You are not lessening anyones burden and what is wrong with taking care of the elderly. I am sure you are not paying for the medical needed by these aging nor taking food to their homes. the modest amount the government pays, doesn’t pay the rent half the time, and food stamps run out long before the end of the month. Where were these so called brave acts when the government embezzled the funds that could have given every recipient a cost of living wage and paid the medical as well. When you make a more sensible act such as this then I will be impressed. Do your research. Then sue the government for what they have robbed and insist they serve time just as we would have.

By: L_Gobbo

L_Gobbo — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:52:01 +0000

Mike, congratulations on a very interesting post and website. I recently came to a similar thought about burning my SS card, and encouraging others to do so. However, it was from a slightly different perspective. SSNs are required to get government permission to do a variety of things: to work you must file tax forms and provide your employer with a SSN, to open a bank account, get a passport, etc. But more than anything, the Social Security card and SSN represent the link that chains individuals to debt and credit-score slavery. (And this is no coincidence that the state issues a number that the banks use to enslave and control.) Burning your SS card, and renouncing your number are bold moves in today’s credit-dominated society. I need to keep saving and working towards getting my and my family off the grid before taking the same step. But you are an inspiration.

By: Mike Gogulski

Mike Gogulski — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:18:24 +0000

@Ty: Clicking “renunciant resources” above should get you much of what you need…

By: Ty Trevino

Ty Trevino — Mon, 10 May 2010 06:59:17 +0000

Can anyone direct me to perhaps a website or to find information regarding legal channels, of renunciating U.S. citizenship? I also need to know if I must continue filing for taxes, although I have recently moved to the United Kingdom, and established Permanent residency on April 1st, of this year. Any suggestions are most welcome!

By: Demetrius Martinez

Demetrius Martinez — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:12:43 +0000

Social Security is the mother of all Ponzi schemes.

Furthermore, the notion that it is (or was initially sold) to be some “insurance plan” is a blatant lie.

Good stand Mike!

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