I'm not sure what you're asking. I don't know about you, but I have financial freedom. Taxes exist, but they always have. Traditionally, Democratic presidents are in favor of increasing them but there has never been a time when we've not been free to spend our money as we choose. That some put it to more wise use than others is a fact of life. Personally, I've paid for my home and have no debt. Pretty much everything I earn beyond taxes, utilities, food, home/auto insurance, retirement investment, clothing and health care is disposable income for me. I've never had anyone tell me what to do with it. I dislike Obama's policies as much as anyone, but I can't say that he's denied me financial freedom. Neither can anyone else.