Not likely, and the second part there is why. Who will stand for such a thing? Why wouldn't I vote with my feet in the face of such a thing also? Hell, I'll just dig up the old family tree and go find some of my relatives back in Ireland, where the taxes are suddenly sensible...
Why wouldn't I vote with my feet in the face of such a thing also? Hell, I'll just dig up the old family tree and go find some of my relatives back in Ireland, where the taxes are suddenly sensible...
Well, general_re, it sounds like you are one of those who are lucky enough to both have enough money to move and the presence of mind to be prepared. I hope that you have your Irish passport already. If you can prove your Irish heritage within two previous generations, it is almost automatic.
I too, am prepared to move at a moment's notice, if need be. I just feel sorry for those who can't move.
It is not yet a certainty that the government will let things get that bad, but it certainly doesn't look good. Even though it would be a death knell to the economy, I would not be surprised if they completely close the borders to wealth some day soon, rather than give up some of their precious power, by passing less oppressive laws.