General Discussion

I think people have a very deluded idea about how this would work.

I have dual citizenship, speak the language of the other country, have lived there, and have active paperwork. It would still be extraordinarily difficult to emigrate. It would be difficult logistically, emotionally, financially, etc. And we're talking about a country in Western Europe. Once you get into other areas, it gets even harder. Obviously, your mileage will vary - I've seen people say nice things here about being an expat in Costa Rica, etc. But still.

Now, if you don't have citizenship, or speak the language, or have any experience living in this other country, or have any extant and active bureaucratic existence there, then you're really talking about a slog. There's something fundamentally American about thinking that other countries would even want you there, much less a lot of you.

I also think that, at a certain point if there is some exodus and Trump's regime really is fascist, you are not going to be able to leave with your money or property intact. We all know the proverbial story of the doctor in Pakistan who drives a cab in the Bronx. Well, that's going to be you. If you're lucky.

The fantasy needs a reality check.