Before Obama FATCA and before FBAR, there was Caesar Augustus and the ROMAN Empire–with its capitol far away.
“Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor. All went to enroll themselves….”
And so it was….an ancient FATCA. The capital of the government was far away….however each of the lands was governed by some puppet of Rome. The subjects had no benefit of census or taxation—-they were only subject to both.
From those times of oppression, was there a great birth which is celebrated today. For this, there are no parallels. Let us celebrate this day for what it is and separate the glory of this day from the tyranny of the kingdom.
The empire is not on our side. The pharisees of the media and congressional halls continually whip up propaganda against us. The empire digs us a hole and requires a “scoring” to be allowed to get us out of the hole.
The empire is led by men. If and when the earthly, human leaders of empire realizes their moral, constitutional, and godly responsibility to their population, the expats will rise from the tyranny.
We celebrate today. Tomorrow, we must remember our mortal code: God only helps those that help themselves. We must rise up and resist the government tyrannies of FATCA, the tyranny of discriminatory extra-territorial, person-based taxation, the tyrannies of GILTI and transition tax, and the tyranny of FBAR all emanating from the Empire.
Merry Christmas to all !
“The empire is led by persons (men)”
“Merry Christmas!”
Hey! Canada is allowing Muslim refugees to enter who are rejected by the US. Also don’t forget that Americans abroad have to hide their US citizenship the same way as non-Christians in some countries before and during World War II had to hide their non-Christianness.
“Before Obama FATCA and before FBAR, there was Caesar Augustus and the ROMAN Empire–with its capitol far away.”
And they weren’t Christians either. They knew how to celebrate the solstice in style.
“They knew how to celebrate the solstice in style.”
Some of us still do. 😉
“Oooo ooooo oooooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooo ooo oooo oooooo…”
–the Peanuts gang
Well said. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, Banc, and I hope everyone is having a joyful time. Today it’s goodwill to all but tomorrow we “Surgite!” against tyranny. We are the Brock.
Fortunately there’s no greeting for Boxing Day. What we had to put in a cardboard box that day was our pet cat, who had kept us company for 17 years. In this city, instead of city hall, the city’s recycling agency makes arrangements to send deceased pets to a Buddhist temple for cremation and memorial ceremony. The recycling agency is the one who required use of a cardboard box.
So sorry, Norman. That’s a sad experience we have in common … except for the Buddhist temple part which at least sounds like a touching send-off for your dear pet. Buddhism teaches compassion for all animals.
A bit late to this but, my sentiments precisely, Banc. Thanks for the post.
Norman, I join EmBee in sending my sympathies. Just like any other member of the family, it’s hard to lose our four-legged companions.
@Banc de L Asteroide, thanks for the post. As we continue to see, the Empire continues to use any means at its disposal to extract tribute even if it means twisting the law and using it for purposes which it was never intended (ex. “….. the purpose of the FBAR requirement never had anything to do with taxes….” http://federaltaxcrimes.blogspot.com/2018/12/bedrosian-on-appeal-interesting-opinion.html#comment-4252653991 ).
@Norman, my sympathies as well on the loss of your longtime family member. Losing a fur friend is always heartwrenching.
and to @all;
Best wishes for the continued opposition to the Empire’s arrogant extraterritorial demands for tribute (GILTI, FATCA, FBAR, USext.CBT, etc.).
An early Happy New Year wish to everyone.
And as is often said here, “Surgite!”