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The cynic in me observes that a boat allows you to get to international waters outside the reach any jurisdiction.
by potamic 4y ago
The cynic in me observes that a boat allows you to get to international waters outside the reach any jurisdiction.
- barbazoo 4y agoFor what purpose?
- rightbyte 4y agoAvoid the jurisdiction? Raise a Haitian flag and you are good to go.
- mayama 4y agoExchanging bags of cash? Seriously though, there was an idea floated few years ago about a cruise ship floating at the coast of silicon valley in international waters without paying taxes for companies. It didn't take off though.
- MerelyMortal 4y agolegal reach It would be interesting to see someone with the wealth of Bezos create a new nation, whether it's on land or at sea. It would also be interesting if he could team up with Thiel and put some serious money behind seasteading.
- throw0101c 4y ago> […] a new nation, whether it's on land or at sea. Cue William Gibson: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Crash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Crash
- LargoLasskhyfv 4y agoMy inner nitpicker can't resist mumbling something about: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson
- seydor 4y agoLike most sailboats. I thought that was the allure? But then again out at sea with 30 servants and having to wear clothes is not my idea of freedom