[drysine]

>financial independence (let's say, $10M in the bank)

In Russia $1M gives you financial independence for life

[throw-the-towel]

Until the next regime change or great war destroys your assets or makes them worthless. (Granted, that doesn't seem so impossible in the States any more, either.)

[drysine]

>doesn't seem so impossible in the States any more

A great war means both our countries will be thoroughly nuked.

[maximinus_thrax]

Yes, but what kind of life is that?