[sergeantdave]

“All Uncle Sugar has to do is have the IRS threaten to freeze/seize your assets. Presto - compliance!”

Uh, no. People are quite capable of setting up alternative economic systems. Here’s one example:

Irish Banking Strike of the 1970’s

http://p2pfoundation.net/Irish_Banking_Strike_of_the_1970’s

[MacNaughton]

I see your point about alternative financial systems. Interesting example. No doubt when the "big 1" finally collapse the U.S. economy, we will see a lot of scrambling and creative trading goin on.

What do you do if matters deteriorate to the point where the IRS threatens to seize your home for non-compliance?