Phil Mickelson Says He May Leave The U.S. And Golf Because Of His Tax Rate

So long, Phil. Don't let the border gate hit you in the ass on your way out.

The man built a $150-200 million fortune smacking a tiny ball with a stick and he's whining about his taxes when so many people are struggling for survival. I'm sure Putin would grant him a Passeport Depardieu if he asked nicely. Or he could try Mexico, Turkey or, better yet, Somalia.

Comments

[Dave the Carpenter]

This is the sort of politically charged issue that brings out the best (or worst) in red-blooded America. Sorry, red-bloods, if I were Phil, I'd give serious thought about leaving too. I do not give a rat's behind about France or Monsour Depardieu---don't even care how much more Depardieu would pay in France. Mickelson chose his profession---it was a gamble, "smacking a tiny ball with a stick."

I struggle, everyday, to survive on a retirement pension and pay out-of-pocket expenses for medical care that my pension-sponsored healthcare plan does not cover. Never had a talent for professional sport of any kind. And I do not care much for the cult of professional sports---pay little attention to it. That said, I would happily support the expatriation of a man whose career has generated a few millions of dollars for the American economy.

Mexico? Turkey? Somalia?---uh, Russia? Come on now! Get real. I heard tonight on ABC news that Tina Turner is living in le bonne Suisse. She was always pretty saavy and had a good business sense.

One thing saddens me, though. I read today that Phil has "backed-off" from his inflammatory comments on taxation. Pressures come from many sources: family, business associations, government.

Border gate hitting him in the ass? A small price to pay, seems to me. If you do go, Phil,(you probably will not---just yet...)rip the sucker off its hinges!