Einstein accepting US citizenship certificate from judge Phillip Foreman
Posted on 12/23/2014 9:43:01 PM PST by SeekAndFind
In January 1933 Albert Einstein was visiting the US under a research grant from Princeton University.
Meanwhile back home in Germany Adolf Hitler had just become elected chancellor and started creating an atmosphere hostile for Jews, intellectuals and pacifists, of which Einstein was three times guilty.
Recognizing the danger of continuing to hold a German passport, Einstein traveled to Belgium where he renounced his German citizenship.
By that time the Nazis had raided his cottage, confiscated his property and seized his bank accounts.
Einstein was heartbroken to see his homeland overrun by fascists, but he didn’t waste any time looking back.
As a renowned scientist he was highly sought out for university postings and speaking engagements all over the world.
After spending time in a few countries in Europe he eventually got permanent residency in the US in 1935 and became a citizen in 1940.
Having been a Swiss citizen as well since 1901, Einstein didn’t really need to get another passport from the US, but judged that the country would be a better place for him to work and grow, so he wanted to become part of his new society as much as possible.
Einstein accepting US citizenship certificate from judge Phillip Foreman
If this same scenario played out today, it’s likely Einstein would have looked for a different country to call home.
We don’t have to speculate on this matter, we can just ask Steve Wozniak what he’s doing.
The co-founder of Apple obtained permanent residency in Australia where he intends to relocate full-time and eventually become a citizen.
Woz’s whole family is planning to spend most of their time in Australia, with his son already settled there.
If a quick-fix was his aim, someone of Woz’ wealth could have easily gotten a second passport through one of the economic citizenship programs in a places like St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica or Antigua and Barbuda.
Instead Woz has chosen to do things the old fashioned and safer way&mdashmdash;by first becoming a resident, relocating to the country and integrating into society.
In his words: “I want to be a distinguished part of this country and some day I may say I lived and died an Australian, and that would be a really nice thing to be able to say.”
Doing it this way will take at least 4 years, and Woz will be close to 70 before he’s eligible to become an Australian citizen.
It would have been easy for him to stay at home and enjoy his retirement in a familiar place.
Instead he chose to seek out a new country that is more in line with his values.
There’s always going to be a tradeoff when moving abroad, but you get to choose a place that has more of what you want and less of what you don’t.
Looking for a cheap place to retire while collecting Social Security benefits? Try Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, or Panama.
Want to finally learn a second language? There are numerous residency options across Europe and Latin America.
Do you want to be a part of a fast growing entrepreneurial environment in a country that’s easy to relocate to? Consider here in Chile, or Colombia.
As Woz says, “No country is perfect, but I like a lot of things about this place.”
You’d think someone that rich would have a dentist and a barber.
The ultimate freedom is the freedom to leave. Folks behind the Iron Curtain didn’t have that freedom.
He’s going for the antique ivory look.
LOL. Apples and Oranges, nicht wahr?
Yet another example of what we do not want, in American leadership.
America needs jobs here, in America.
Bring BACK American jobs.
2DV!
What? His teeth look great. So does his closely trimmed beard. I’m no great fan, but I don’t get your criticism of his appearance.
....and a nutritionist and fitness coach....
Reminds me of Kurtzweil....the genius who takes 150 nutrients a day....
Google Exec Ray Kurzweil Takes 150 Vitamin Supplements ... www.inquisitr.com/.../google-exec-ray-kurzweil-takes-150-vitamin-supp...
Oct 20, 2013 - PBS reported that Kurzweil's “cholesterol, for example, has dropped from 280 to 100, thanks to a strict regimen of diet, exercise, statin drugs ...
Ha.....wonder if he heard of the FDA announcement on Statins....
FDA is advising consumers and health care professionals that:
Routine monitoring of liver enzymes in the blood, once considered standard procedure for statin users, is no longer needed. Such monitoring has not been found to be effective in predicting or preventing the rare occurrences of serious liver injury associated with statin use.
Cognitive (brain-related) impairment, such as memory loss, forgetfulness and confusion, has been reported by some statin users.
People being treated with statins may have an increased risk of raised blood sugar levels and the development of Type 2 diabetes.
Some medications interact with lovastatin (brand names include Mevacor) and can increase the risk of muscle damage.
Yeah, and Woz, good little liberal hypocrite that he is, is getting out while he can, before the Democrats he supported his whole life make it impossible.
Swell guy.
America needs jobs here, in America.
Bring BACK American jobs.
I am not so sure I can agree with you. Can one man reform a whole country?
Show me an example where this turned out well for the the reformer.
We have collectively allowed the liberal, welfare straphangers to take over our once-proud country. Turning it around is a prodigious task, well beyond the capabilities of any historical figure.
Woz has made enormous contributions to the US, and his reward is to have to live in the cesspool we have become. There are days when many of us wish we could live in a place more suitable to our liking, but re-shaping the US into that country is a daunting task. His money enables him to move anywhere he wants.
I have less money, so I have to stay here and do the best I can, but there are times when it feels like I am swimming against the tide.
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Woz has created a lot of jobs right here in the US. Sure the computers and other widgets are made in China, but every time I go into an Apple store I see a whole raft of employees in the US. Plus there is the design team in CA, The software teams in the US, and tech support. When I call Apple for support, I get a voice with an American accent who speaks good english that I can understand. A voice who's owner lives in the US or Canada. I don't get that on any other tech support calls from any other company I know of.
Holy crap! It looks like Steve Wozniak really is Santa Claus!!!
I bet this whole charade of his is actually a relocation of Claus enterprises to the south pole!
Yup. It won’t be long before he starts supporting the #illridewithyou crowd in Australia who want to make sure Mohammadan feelings don’t get hurt more than they want to make sure non-Mohammadans don’t get killed by Mohammadans.
Oh he can leave.
But the IRS will follow him.
RE: Einstein had death to fear...Wozniak,taxes.
And both are inevitable...
Einstein was never into fashionable hair care......
I wasn’t referencing Dr. Einstein.
I’ve spent a lot on my teeth and they sorta look like that, and most of them or parts of most are OEM parts.
As for the hair and beard, when you get old, swarthy isn’t a bad thing. Little kids smile at me in stores this time of year. Obviously it wouldn’t be great for a job interview.
I was just pullin’ his chain. I look like that, too, even though I’m nowhere near 70.
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