Out of all that, property tax going skyhigh is one of the worst.
In theory a person could get some land, a house, and just live simply, but if they make it unaffordable to even own property, then that is the true fulfillment of the collective.
I would suggest anyone thinking of moving out “to the country” to take into account which states are turning more purple, like VA, FL, NC, CO etc, and possibly avoid them. Look at which areas have low property tax and aren’t turning Blue. Even if an area in VA, CO has low Prop Tax now, they might explode as those states turn more Blue.
Some things are avoidable with dramatic steps, but Property Tax attacks one of the main planks of freedom...and the freedom of the hermit...so to speak.
I have never been dependent on the government but since is now being encouraged I plan on being a proud American and take full advantage. Whatever is available I will avail myself to. Food stamps, benefits, tax loopholes, when free medical care comes I will be a one man hospital and take advantage of as many check ups, teeth cleanings and exercise programs as I can snatch. Any little ache I will classify as a disability and take advantage there. I will sue anything that crosses me. I will disown my heritage and claim to be 1/2 Navajo. Let them friggnnn prove it. I have black hair and high cheekbones. I’ll bust this budget all on my lonesome.