tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post2041580310889489133..comments2024-03-27T09:17:51.095-07:00Comments on Done by Forty: The Justice We ChooseDone By Fortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-91041386240350704972020-11-06T12:24:59.462-07:002020-11-06T12:24:59.462-07:00That seems like a sad way to go through life.That seems like a sad way to go through life.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-11033668775031926072020-11-06T11:53:00.956-07:002020-11-06T11:53:00.956-07:00I think this is how balance of power works from re...I think this is how balance of power works from republicans to democrats and so on. <br />At the end of the day nobody really pick up the serious topics: capital punishment, people are not protesting against the wars, there are more and more homeless people. So regardless of who is in power nothing changes.Financial Independencehttps://www.niterainbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-63198286477104210962020-09-27T17:24:06.180-07:002020-09-27T17:24:06.180-07:00I'm always amazed that people come by to my bl...I'm always amazed that people come by to my blog to tell me that I should not write what I want to write about, but instead should strictly adhere to topics they want me to write about. (Often these people have blogs of their own where they could write about money as much as they'd like, even if they haven't penned anything since 2009.)<br /><br />These people, who invariably believe in the concept of personal freedom, are somehow unfamiliar with the concept of irony.<br /><br />In any case, enjoy your taxpayer funded salary, VA healthcare, free college through the GI Bill, free housing on military bases, and lifetime pension after just 20 (!) years of work. It must be nice to get so many things from the federal government! Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-58086929544043061162020-09-27T16:40:06.040-07:002020-09-27T16:40:06.040-07:00I agree with Greg, stick to money, not whining abo...I agree with Greg, stick to money, not whining about things that don't change your life. Under Clinton, Bush, Obamaz and Trump 99 percent of Americans lives are the same. Getting emtional on politics is a waste of time. If you honestly think the Dems wouldn't ram a supreme court nominee through if the positions were switch you are crazy. <br /><br />LTMilVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457889191459471700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-82869926288477804832020-09-22T23:01:45.411-07:002020-09-22T23:01:45.411-07:00I've seen Our Rich Journey's channel on yo...I've seen Our Rich Journey's channel on youtube. We have definitely kicked around the idea of Portugal: we have yet to find another country as open to early retirees. <br /><br />As you said, it's important to be mindful of the way one would go abroad: we wouldn't want to take advantage of things our taxes didn't fund.<br /><br />We liked Ecuador as well but it felt like, too-expatty. We could use the US dollar down there, everyone spoke English. We were in Cuenca so maybe it was just that city. It was nice but I'm not sure we'd stay there long term.<br /><br />But ask me again how I feel in three months. :/Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-51357212563918254202020-09-22T10:07:58.289-07:002020-09-22T10:07:58.289-07:00That's our plan. Stars have to align but Port...That's our plan. Stars have to align but Portugal or South America (Ecuador or Peru) are choices. Our Rich Journey you tube site has all sorts of information about Portugal. I feel like healthcare is the huge X factor in all our retirement (and early retirement) journeys and if there is a way to manage those costs and have access to great healthcare with better outcomes, I'm here for it. Of course, I don't want to take advantage of other countries or ppl in countries, so I have to make sure my intentions are lined up correctly. On the flipside, I don't think my personal (and my little family's) values align with much American culture. Thx for sharing your thoughts on this issue as well as some pertinent information. SD Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371619245380852627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-90396470376038183332020-09-22T05:35:58.742-07:002020-09-22T05:35:58.742-07:00Go away, Greg.Go away, Greg.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-81948729442413574902020-09-22T05:21:46.094-07:002020-09-22T05:21:46.094-07:00I am saddened by bringing politics to your wonderf...I am saddened by bringing politics to your wonderful site. Definitely one sided. A debate on both sides of the isle can always be made. I was able to retire early due to the major increase in the economy in the last 3 years. Just a thoughtGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786970717123025434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-58011769826656549792020-09-21T22:36:36.492-07:002020-09-21T22:36:36.492-07:00It is depressing, friend. I don't know that my...It is depressing, friend. I don't know that my post helps anything either. I like to think that just thinking about these things, framing them up and talking about them, makes it easier for us to do something about it, even if only on a personal level, even if that just means steeling ourselves for what's to come.<br /><br />But I'm not sure.<br /><br />I also feel similarly about our country. Tonight we had another discussion of what we'd do in November post election if he stayed in power. Leaving, at least for a stretch, is on the table...if we can find a place to go.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-91430498240406803532020-09-21T21:23:53.377-07:002020-09-21T21:23:53.377-07:00I'm utterly sick of the reality we're livi...I'm utterly sick of the reality we're living in where even the most egregious crimes are let to slide, as long as they're committed by the already wealthy or connected. This is not a place I'm proud of having been born and raised. This is not a place I'm proud to raise our kids. And I don't know if we can actually be better given the number of people who would scratch and bite to keep this status quo. It's incredibly depressing. Revanche @ A Gai Shan Lifehttp://agaishanlife.comnoreply@blogger.com