Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience I'd Rather Start a Business with the Mafia than the USA
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Nov 12, 2025 In a bold discussion, modern Western governments are likened to the mafia, becoming increasingly predatory. The need for entrepreneurs to develop alternative identities, like second passports and offshore structures, is emphasized to mitigate geopolitical risks. The impact of government intervention on free-market capitalism is explored, highlighting the dangers of changing rules and unpredictable tariffs. Practical strategies for relocating to more favorable jurisdictions are shared, focusing on protecting wealth and enhancing personal freedom.
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Western Governments Behave Like Mafias
- Andrew Henderson argues Western governments increasingly act like mafias by demanding control and claiming corporate profits.
- He observes that some countries with historic mafia presence still culturally value capitalism more than the US or UK.
Choosing Risk Over Domestic Overreach
- Andrew describes preferring to risk a mafia-style tire-iron shake-down over starting a physical business in the United States.
- He uses personal migration and loss of U.S. citizenship to illustrate his escape from that environment.
State Stakes Undermine Free Markets
- Henderson highlights Trump's moves to take equity stakes or influence companies as anti-capitalist precedent.
- He frames presidential involvement in corporate decisions as akin to expropriation, not free-market behavior.