I see some element of political protest with such divs. Similarly, some people who are taking Social Security early (often poor financial planning) justify that on political grounds. "Obama's Not Getting MY Retirement Money!"
It's like the new bout of states wanting to secede from the union. For as long as I can recall there have always been a few stories about people leaving the U.S. after each election. Of course they always go to Australia, never some third world cesspool.