Like Bernie Sanders not winning, definite Galt's Gulches and more are possible.Then, too, one may note the possibility of no requirement to flee to a haven.

After 100 years of creeping socialism gradually gobbling up bits of the American economy, the gummint is now in a position to take over the rest of it in one fell swoop. Obama has succeeded in greatly expanding the government while the Republican party mostly cowers in fear of standing in his way, so as not to be called "racist". Now I think the Dimocrat party is taking stock of the situation, essentially asking themselves "Can we drop the mask of being "liberals" or "progressives", and just start calling ourselves Socialists?" The American people certainly don't seem to care. All they care about is what new apps are available for their iPhones.

Nobody will make a difference until the system is fixed its a systemic problem see www.theSocietyproject.org there is no other solution but constitutional amendments

There could be a landslide victory for Trump. There is much disappointment with ACA, a lot! My insurance went up 22%. Everyone I know is dealing with these massive cost increases.

Hey AWebb, drop me a note to discuss NZ when you have time

I know ut's an "if" question but Uncle Joe will come in and be the Dem nominee. Don't fret about the rules, gems know how to break them.

last i checked, this is a democracy where you end up with tryanny of the majority...welcome to the end...enjoy what you can while you...prepare for the eventual collapse into fascist oligarchy...long live the republic...become a prepper...

Hide my stuff is exactly what is needed. Hidden stashes of silver coins and untraceable assets. Also, substantial lessening of work to just what I need to live a reasonable lifestyle- AND NO MORE. I want to be considered one of Sanders' "poor", and certainly NOT one of the 1%.

However, if he gets the democratic nomination and faces off with TRUMP, I think he will be handily defeated. The mainstream here isnt ready for an admitted socialist

Create Galt's Gulch in a Red State Secession. As one known Conservative (Jan Brewer) [Not an Objectivist but leaning in the right direction.] stated: The Blue States cannot not feed themselves. And would likely be unable to decide what to do with the seceded states that outnumber them.

There is a bit of a silver lining. Sanders will prime the pump, which will instill more consumer confidence and create new (but more likely temporary) opportunities to make a killing in B2C businesses.

Well, hypothetically I would seriously consider moving to a country that has more freedom than we do (perhaps Putin's Russia) - just joking! It would probably be someplace in South America (maybe Uraguay) or New Zealand, etc.

The best answer perhaps is that this is still our country and like those inhabitants of Galt's Gulch, we just have to stop participating and supporting the moocher classes.

Mindless politicians like Sanders, Clinton, Obama, etc. do not realize that talent, resources and strength of character are not infinite and that those rare commodities are in too short supply to support the Socialist/Progressive/Communist Utopia that Bernie Sanders best represents.

As with any "Socialist" once you have spent everyone's money and have created nothing but demand from non-producers, you have sealed your own fate. As in Shrugged, the house of cards will come crashing down and the only one's that may survive are the producers, not the moochers!

Not to worry; I just read that if he does win, on his very first day in office he's going to instruct the forestry department to immediately plant the trees that provide all the free stuff.

And since there won't be anyone willing to harvest and distribute the free stuff, it will all be there for the taking by those of us who don't mind working.

Being a very old geezer, probably nothing. However, if I were 61 instead of 81, I would get busy working toward a true Galt's Gulch. I'd devote all of my energy, knowhow, and resources to it, and I wouldn't stop until it was done or I assumed room temperature. It will be important that at least a colony of sanity exists as long as it can be maintained, so that knowledge, and the epistemology of reason continues to exist and continues to be taught. Because if Sanders is elected, The American Experiment is over.

It is my opinion that Hillarity is now on political "death watch." The latest article by Judge Napolitano, in which he cites that the FBI apparently has now in excess of 100 agents assigned to investigations surrounding her email, now also includes links to her husband's financial activities. If true, it spells a recommendation for indictment. This potential bombshell will occur whether Loretta Lynch agrees to an indictment or not.

Either way, it should doom Hilarity's 2nd attempt to become our version of Evita Peron. If, when in response to a recommendation for criminal prosecution by FBI Head, James Comey, Lynch, after "consultation" with B.O. fails to act consistent with Comey's decision, I believe there will be a bloodbath of resignations and "news" emanating from the FBI. She may resist the pressure to end her campaign, but it will become fatally stricken in any event.

Hopefully, in that event, she will subsequently be prosecuted by "Team Trump." I suspect however, B.O. will give a nod to Lynch, opening the door for the all-but-forgotten "Biden of Beltway." Otherwise, Sanders will lead the Dems to the political version of "McGovern lite," with a likely electoral landslide for Team Trump.

"Retired," though not on strike,
Dave

I am not religious in any manner shape or form, actually an atheist, but in this case god forbid. we have had it so bad for at least the last 7 soon to be 8 years and if he were to win things will absolutely get worse. you should bite your tongue for even thinking it is possible.

Two Bernie supporters just came to Fivedollargold's house. The young fellow said they saw five dollar's solar panels and thought they should stop by. Fivedollargold explained that, as a Whig, he wouldn't be voting in their primary. The older lady handed him a piece of campaign literature, and made eye contact a bit too long. So, Fivedollargold recited a poem and suggested they meet for lunch. Got a phone number!!!!

What if Bernie wins, and a republican congress gives him everything he wants, and what they don't give him, Bernie writes an unchallenged EO and just does it?

I will look for those that support the principal of atlas shrugged. Pool resources to buy an island and start anew. The only way to survive. Just remember, the president is not a king for now and congress will be the place to defeat this jerk.

I'm working my strike preparation plans now...