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76. Truthfully, other countries don't want us.

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Thu Jun 28, 2018, 01:04 PM

Jun 2018

Panama is about the only country that actively recruits ex pats

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This will likely piss off a few of you. [View all] Atticus Jun 2018 OP

I think that most that consider it will, after doing research, be surprised... ret5hd Jun 2018 #1

Truthfully, other countries don't want us. leftofcool Jun 2018 #76

Panama would be a definite consideration if I could afford it. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #178

unless they have sufficient means, or a relative that will sponsper them, most will find it still_one Jun 2018 #96

What if a company hires you? Beartracks Jun 2018 #99

Sure, if you have a company sponser, but that is filtered demographic with a specific skill set still_one Jun 2018 #100

+1 JustAnotherGen Jun 2018 #111

Can't argue with that...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2018 #2

I hope it gets bad enough all the GOP assholes move Generic Other Jun 2018 #3

Move where? awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #11

I was thinking of the elite ones Generic Other Jun 2018 #14

Trouble is wryter2000 Jun 2018 #72

It makes no sense Generic Other Jun 2018 #79

What will their take be when it's fellow US citizens who are the immigrants? CrispyQ Jun 2018 #22

We may not be a "melting pot" everywhere awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #28

Absolutely Southern California, and before long to be all of America. Sophia4 Jun 2018 #46

I agree awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #71

Yes, millennials have a global perspective radius777 Jun 2018 #130

We have this wonderful mix in St. Louis City (in Missouri) too. From Bosnia, Vietnam, ... SWBTATTReg Jun 2018 #57

Possible even in the south. lark Jun 2018 #82

Good posts in this thread, awesomerwb1! True Dough Jun 2018 #84

An asshole right-winger (but I'm repeating myself) whom I unfortunately know, klook Jun 2018 #133

I think those bdamomma Jun 2018 #44

They have insulated themselves from the consequences of their treason. Orsino Jul 2018 #191

We need to scrap the whole concept of patriotism. It's been completely parasitized. ck4829 Jun 2018 #4

me too. barbtries Jun 2018 #8

I agree with you. Mariana Jun 2018 #21

Just like an abusive relationship elmac Jun 2018 #63

For me patriotism exists only on the football pitch. Codeine Jun 2018 #139

Patriotism is dumb shellyleit Jun 2018 #144

Applause! FSogol Jun 2018 #5

I disagree. We all make decisions that are geared toward making our lives more enjoyable. wasupaloopa Jun 2018 #6

Although I understand the emotions, a lot of things people threaten here crack me up and suck bigly. Hoyt Jun 2018 #7

No G_j Jun 2018 #9

I can't afford to leave other. I would if I could LeftInTX Jun 2018 #32

Me too! It's embarrassing how far this country has fallen! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #179

"I'll kindly ask that you not tell me to STFU!" LenaBaby61 Jun 2018 #54

Thank you Wwcd Jun 2018 #80

yes. Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #90

+1. nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #91

+1 SergeStorms Jun 2018 #151

The nastiness of some here is unreal... what have we become?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #181

moreover, the damage that Putin's mobster oligarchs will inflict will be on a global scale anarch Jun 2018 #10

Eventually, the rest of the world will put the GOP back in their box. The world is getting RKP5637 Jun 2018 #16

Here here. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #41

Really? bentornilloed Jun 2018 #102

Yes. US is progressive liberal nation if remove gerrymandering, dirty tricks, & voter suppression. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #156

Even with gerrymandering, dirty tricks, & voter suppression, this progressive poll suggest otherwise bentornilloed Jun 2018 #185

That's 9 years old. Doesn't square with other polling I've seen. For example, 67% non-conservative Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #186

I think most people don't really mean it. madaboutharry Jun 2018 #12

madaboutharry, Very well stated.... Upthevibe Jun 2018 #40

Good post. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #42

+1000 smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #50

+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Jun 2018 #121

Some people will be doing it because they'll die otherwise. So yeah, fuck 'em, right? Blue_Adept Jun 2018 #13

Exactly right. Many families I know are LGBT &/or disabled &/or POC Crash2Parties Jun 2018 #159

Well, you're overlooking the real monkey wrench... eallen Jun 2018 #15

I've always thought the US would divide into different regions. There are just too many RKP5637 Jun 2018 #20

So, the cities in one "region" and rural areas in another? shanny Jun 2018 #33

I was thinking of this in terms of long term, spanning decades, and perhaps a restructuring of RKP5637 Jun 2018 #48

I agree that we are likely to have a restructuring of government after this. shanny Jun 2018 #61

Despartely need a constitutional convention and national referendums to address things such as Pepsidog Jun 2018 #74

Republicans are pretty close to the numbers they need for a con con so they are on it lunasun Jun 2018 #127

That's scary Pepsidog Jun 2018 #132

RKP5637.... Upthevibe Jun 2018 #49

that is Putin's wish bdamomma Jun 2018 #53

This will likely piss off a few of you. Blue_Adept Jun 2018 #17

Well done. shanny Jun 2018 #34

somewhat equivalent but things are a lot worse in Guatemala treestar Jun 2018 #39

The level of "a lot worse" is very subjective Blue_Adept Jun 2018 #43

Still - I don't think it is privilege treestar Jun 2018 #95

Uh huh, yup, that's the same situation fersure! Atticus Jun 2018 #119

This will likely piss off a few of you. Blue_Adept Jun 2018 #18

Besides, it's really too late for that. WhiteTara Jun 2018 #19

There never really were any safe places. Mariana Jun 2018 #24

I know Mariana WhiteTara Jun 2018 #25

Amen! Fight or shut up! It's the patriotic thing to do! Initech Jun 2018 #23

I totally disagree Saboburns Jun 2018 #26

Have you thought of moving? SMC22307 Jun 2018 #112

Come here! Silver Gaia Jun 2018 #169

Leaving is discussed often between my sister and I. Corvo Bianco Jun 2018 #27

Can't blame people wanting to kacekwl Jun 2018 #29

The other day I mentioned how it has privilege written all over it. NCTraveler Jun 2018 #30

And I see privilege over the "Oh well... we'll just vote but that's it" ideology as well ck4829 Jun 2018 #47

"seems to me like there are too many people who don't actually want to do work politically" NCTraveler Jun 2018 #62

I say to each his/her own.. Cha Jun 2018 #31

I think it will come down to moving to a Blue State HAB911 Jun 2018 #35

So I have a patriotic duty Jake Stern Jun 2018 #36

Listen up please. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #37

Meh! I can't afford to leave either. Finding an extra $400 would be difficult for me too. BUT... NurseJackie Jun 2018 #38

Great reply Exotica Jun 2018 #166

I can understand how people feel LeftInTX Jun 2018 #45

I'm in favor of discussing anything. It's what we're proud of being able to do. And nolabear Jun 2018 #51

Only straight, white, Christian men are safe in this country, anymore. Coventina Jun 2018 #52

Trump wants to deport me for being brown IronLionZion Jun 2018 #55

Emigrating? bucolic_frolic Jun 2018 #56

Costa Rica elmac Jun 2018 #58

Czech Republic Berlin Expat Jun 2018 #70

Yep voteearlyvoteoften Jun 2018 #59

Hell, I feel like i'm in another country when I just leave California. Mr.Bill Jun 2018 #60

I'm still considering swimming across Lake Ontario or Lake Erie to the promised land! democratisphere Jun 2018 #64

Can't you just drive across either the Rainbow or Peace Bridge? dflprincess Jun 2018 #162

I think about it all the time Clarity2 Jun 2018 #65

Telling scared people to stfu is wrong. Accusing frightened people of frivolously uppityperson Jun 2018 #66

+ 1 Clarity2 Jun 2018 #67

Seriously, no other country would want me Freddie Jun 2018 #68

I agree Trueblue Texan Jun 2018 #69

I'm not planning on moving, I'm planning on dying. Still In Wisconsin Jun 2018 #73

I signed up and fought for our country so,,,,, Cryptoad Jun 2018 #75

Hey Atticus thewhollytoast Jun 2018 #77

My response to this crap to work as hard as possible to turn Texas blue Gothmog Jun 2018 #78

I do not see the ones wanting out as being elitist or unpatriotic. Doreen Jun 2018 #81

I agree workinclasszero Jun 2018 #83

Their side fights harder than ours qazplm135 Jun 2018 #85

What's happening now is hardly "the first setback or negative result". nt. Mariana Jun 2018 #124

I wonder if Jews in 1937 Germany heard the same message mainer Jun 2018 #86

Do you really think, say Canada, is going to let the poor and lower middle class from America workinclasszero Jun 2018 #92

When the house catches on fire, opinions will vary on how soon to evacuate. n/t Orsino Jun 2018 #87

Evacuate? You should stay in the house and fight the fire! nt. Mariana Jun 2018 #135

Until the point at which safety means evacuation. Orsino Jun 2018 #171

I'm sorry, that's a bad analogy stopwastingmymoney Jun 2018 #183

And if you've got loved ones who are more vulnerable... Orsino Jul 2018 #188

I disagree. It's okay .... Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #88

Mexico is inexpensive and we can walk to it, any American can afford to immigrate there. braddy Jun 2018 #89

The drug cartel is very dangerous there. Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #93

3 kids & 7 grandkids. I'll be sticking around. dameatball Jun 2018 #94

Personally, I have family that I love and care about. How unconscionably selfish and heartless YOHABLO Jun 2018 #97

I agree Rebl2 Jun 2018 #98

Hmmm. If you had a time machine and could go back to Germany in 1934, PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2018 #101

I tend not to bring it up except in posts attacking people who move overseas. meadowlander Jun 2018 #103

Thank you! G_j Jun 2018 #109

I agree moose966 Jun 2018 #104

I understand the anger heaven05 Jun 2018 #105

Thank you. N/t NNadir Jun 2018 #106

Spoken like a straight white male probably Christian. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2018 #107

And this means what? MicaelS Jun 2018 #131

Sorry---that is just too messed up to merit a meaningful response. nt Atticus Jun 2018 #134

Would you have said that.. cannabis_flower Jun 2018 #108

Personally know of a Jewish family who left early for China &survived . For some of us it eventually lunasun Jun 2018 #125

It's arrogance. For some reason, Americans think they can move anywhere. EllieBC Jun 2018 #110

Thanks for the reality lesson workinclasszero Jun 2018 #129

Fantastic post. Thank you. MicaelS Jun 2018 #113

I was planning to go to Mars. Nt BootinUp Jun 2018 #114

I kind of agree TNLib Jun 2018 #115

We are taught as children that this is the greatest country in the world iwillalwayswonderwhy Jun 2018 #116

You really have no right to stand in judgement lunatica Jun 2018 #117

Any time we express an opinion about a post or a poster, we are Atticus Jun 2018 #128

Yes. I am judging you lunatica Jun 2018 #137

You chose an appropriate moniker. nt Atticus Jun 2018 #143

You fail in your intended insult lunatica Jun 2018 #146

Sorry we are at odds. These are stressful times. Tomorrow will be a new day. I will try to Atticus Jun 2018 #147

I get what you are saying. But I have a Gay daughter who will be endangered with Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #118

I am gay. I have no worries or plans for sneaking across any borders lol. Tipperary Jun 2018 #120

Gorsuch is in the mode of Scalia who always wanted to continue with a law against Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #123

Most people have no clue how difficult it is to emigrate to another country. Tipperary Jun 2018 #122

I'm a dual citizen. My other citizenship: the UK! VMA131Marine Jun 2018 #126

Agree with you, Atticus SCantiGOP Jun 2018 #136

To add to this IndianaKev Jun 2018 #138

Huh? NT Atticus Jun 2018 #141

I love America... shellyleit Jun 2018 #140

I believe that in today's billh58 Jun 2018 #142

Yeah, you are probably right: "All is lost! No use to fight. No use to resist. Hell, Atticus Jun 2018 #145

More like self-fulfilling billh58 Jun 2018 #174

So, if we vote, no other objections or opposition is necessary? No need Atticus Jun 2018 #184

Again, you are putting words in billh58 Jun 2018 #187

The Countries I looked Into NewEnglandAutumn Jun 2018 #148

I am sorry to hear that mnhtnbb Jun 2018 #150

Or you could use the ignore button. mnhtnbb Jun 2018 #149

First, I have never used the "ignore" button as I don't think THAT is "democratic". Atticus Jun 2018 #152

as a humanist Kurt V. Jun 2018 #153

Great, your choice not to use the button just mnhtnbb Jun 2018 #157

I really hope I'll have that option if it comes to it, but ecstatic Jun 2018 #154

Doesn't piss me off in the slightest. warmfeet Jun 2018 #155

Rachel just said it very well - "your country needs you too". Enoki33 Jun 2018 #158

Hear Hear iamthebandfanman Jun 2018 #160

It took me a while to think how to respond to this, as I "left" a long time ago DFW Jun 2018 #161

Aww poor you, I didn't ask to be born in this country. a la izquierda Jun 2018 #163

I had a moment... Olafjoy Jun 2018 #164

You lost me instantly with your patriot claptrap and your 'STFU' arrogant bark Exotica Jun 2018 #165

Does this only apply... Thyla Jun 2018 #167

Seriously GeorgeGist Jun 2018 #168

Good thing your ancestors didn't listen to you Boomer Jun 2018 #170

Of course you have the right to leave... brooklynite Jul 2018 #189

I'm Leaving Whether You like it or Not louis c Jun 2018 #172

We're leaving. Doesn't mean we won't continue to vote. But we're leaving. GoneOffShore Jun 2018 #173

The 'love it or leave it' shtick was idiocy then as it is now. LanternWaste Jun 2018 #175

+1000. I'm not leaving, but I don't I feel I have a country anymore. (nt) Paladin Jun 2018 #176

L-O-fucking-L at "unpatriotic aspect" Spider Jerusalem Jun 2018 #177

I have no intention of shutting up. Quite the contrary. MrModerate Jun 2018 #180

Telling people to STFU... BlueJac Jun 2018 #182

some have wondered about central america for years dembotoz Jul 2018 #190

And in other countries, it's always something else. betsuni Jul 2018 #192