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Old 12-02-2012, 02:01 PM   #21
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even as a non-resident (the U.S. being the only country that does this) and the FBAR idiocy that it seems like our government is more concerned with keeping people like us (or at least our assets!) in the country than keeping the riffraff out!
Our assets lead to income which pay their governem,nt expenses which are directed to get that other group you mention to vote for them.

From govt POV, a perfect circle.

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Old 12-02-2012, 02:53 PM   #22
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