I am a huge fan of Atlas Shrugged.  Last night, my friend and I were talking about Dagny Taggart’s plight.  How do you save your nation as it crumbles down upon you?  When is it time to leave and join John Galt and the other industrialists?

I’m looking for real-life examples of people who have stayed and tried to fight for/against a political change in times of economic turmoil.  Or, if there are great success stories of when people abandon, I’d love to hear your insights.