Would you leave America forever for 10 million dollars tax free

[James D]

They had a focus group of average Americans and they posed this question. It was fox so I am sure many will be flaming fox but on this one I have to agree. Here is the exact question......

You have to leave America in one week and never come back. You can bring anyone you want with you, would you go for Ten million dollars tax free? About 7 of 20 raised their hands and these idiot announcers were surprised that SO MANY did. I couldn't believe how few did.

First of all if it wasn't just an exercise and it wasn't on TV the number would have been about 18/20. Secondly how are these news people so far out of touch that they think 7/20 is high?

[Russian Rocket]

James, there are plenty of safe much nicer places around the world where you can live like a king with that kind of money.
I don't see a reason why people would pass on this opportunity.

[onemoregoal]

a better question would be would you leave for 10M, but had to go to Sudan for the rest of your life..

[Cuse0323]

in a heartbeat and I love me some America.

[Da Manster!]

Well said RR and Cuse!....I would move to Greece (my mom lives there along with some of my other family) and I've already got a condo over there that is already paid off...It's only about a half block from the beach!......I'm planning on going over there when I retire!......and I will be able to book with Pinny!....

[Burkina2008]

I can think of at least 20-30 countries where people live better than in the US...

[Russian Rocket]

Well said RR and Cuse!....I would move to Greece (my mom lives there along with some of my other family) and I've already got a condo over there that is already paid off...It's only about a half block from the beach!......I'm planning on going over there when I retire!......and I will be able to book with Pinny!....

Greece is a beautiful country, Manster.....unemployment is kinda high and economy is not doing too good...but definitely is the right place to retire

[bigtymer56]

Greece is a beautiful country, Manster.....unemployment is kinda high and economy is not doing too good...but definitely is the right place to retire

He would have the $10 million so he wouldnt have to worry about any of that. And yea Greece is awesome.

Only people I could imagine saying no to this deal are people who have never left the country before.

[Da Manster!]

Greece is a beautiful country, Manster.....unemployment is kinda high and economy is not doing too good...but definitely is the right place to retire

100% right, RR...just as long as you have some kind of decent income coming in....mom lives like a queen over there on $2,300 a month...(retirement pension and SS after my dad passed away in 2004)...but yeah, topless and nude beaches!...party and clubbing at night!...it's da' life bro!...

[Russian Rocket]

100% right, RR...just as long as you have some kind of decent income coming in....mom lives like a queen over there on $2,300 a month...(retirement pension and SS after my dad passed away in 2004)...but yeah, topless and nude beaches!...party and clubbing at night!...it's da' life bro!...

Greece is one of the top traveling destinations for many Russians...Cyprus is another popular choice

[ACoochy]

James, there are plenty of safe much nicer places around the world where you can live like a king with that kind of money.
I don't see a reason why people would pass on this opportunity.

Exactly.

Funny how those peopke that lauded 7 out of 20 also dont yalk about the 18 trillion debt.

Bunch of passive sociopaths

[BigSpoon]

I'd leave Canada forever for $10M tax free.

[Grits n' Gravy]

Guys are begging for points to play poker and get a pizza here. They'd take it in the ass from a rhino while living in a hut in Uganda for 1 million.

[Da Manster!]

Guys are begging for points to play poker and get a pizza here. They'd take it in the ass from a rhino while living in a hut in Uganda for 1 million.

[Cuse0323]

Guys are begging for points to play poker and get a pizza here. They'd take it in the ass from a rhino while living in a hut in Uganda for 1 million.

my sister lives in Uganda, it's not so bad. hell yeah I would do that for a mill.

[James D]

Some truly fantastic responses in this thread thanks !! I was sitting there watching and then news anchor is shocked only 13 of 20 would stay . She has this "how could seven leave America!!!!" Look in her stupid face. I was thinking are these anchors out of touch with reality?? The real number if we out an over under up would be 18 or 18.5 out of 20

[thetrinity]

should be 100% of whatever number of people they asked

[James D]

should be 100% of whatever number of people they asked

Well not 100% but I could see you arguing 19/20 of the focus group or 96-98% of people in general. You might be right 18 too low, Maybe 18.5.

[gauchojake]

It wouldn't even take me a week to leave.

[chipper]

I love this country BUT I'd leave in a heartbeat if I got this offer.... Canada, Australia, England, Belize (and many more!) lots of viable options where English is still the language and my newly found $10-mil could buy me a very comfortable (retired!) life.

[greenhippo]

I don't get the bring one person with you, couldn't others just come with you on their own free will? Zero doubt I'd take the money. Always heard Toronto is gorgeous.

[bruins35]

best country in world is switzerland

[Ralphie Halves]

You're also posting this question on a sportsbetting forum where we've either seen or experienced the govt taking away and/or heavily taxing the things we love to do. A lot of people are blind to this shit.

I'd absolutely do it. In America, if I make $1000 in forex, I keep $610. In Belize/Caymans/Hong Kong, I make $1000, I keep $1000. I've been planning a future exit strategy for awhile now.

[TheMoneyShot]

I'd live in hell for 10 million dollars. No brainer.

[Unwritten Law]

in a heartbeat.

[sbrhedge]

Yes.

They asked the same question 100 years ago of Europeans, and they chopped off 3 digits.

Right before World War I, people would leave for the USA forever for 10,000 and it was a great decision at that time for themselves and their descendants.

Now, I leave for Asia for that amount.

[darrell74]

Where can I sign up?

[Darkside Magick]

Forget about a week...I'm gone in a day!

[PAULYPOKER]

In a fukkin New York second!

[Big Bear]

i would do it for 100,000

[Big Bear]

best country in world is switzerland

b/c of the amount of vacation time they typically get?

[BennyBigNuts]

I find it impossible to believe only 7 out of 20 said they would if the circumstances were as you stated them.
Anyone who wouldn't is a moron.
I could see saying no to a million but no one's turning down 10.

[rkelly110]

What you guys aren't taking into account is patriotism. Those people value themselves as patriots and will
fight to the death for their country. It's clear by the responses here, were their loyalty lies.

[BennyBigNuts]

What you guys aren't taking into account is patriotism. Those people value themselves as patriots and will
fight to the death for their country. It's clear by the responses here, were their loyalty lies.

Where have you been the last 20 years? LOL

Loyalty? Please.

If 10 million is right in front of them, THEY ARE ALL GOING.

The only ones who won't are the ones already rich.

[BennyBigNuts]

100% right, RR...just as long as you have some kind of decent income coming in....mom lives like a queen over there on $2,300 a month...(retirement pension and SS after my dad passed away in 2004)...but yeah, topless and nude beaches!...party and clubbing at night!...it's da' life bro!...

How is she collecting SS but she lives there?