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87. I have dual citizenship with Ireland, so I can easily move along with my family to any country in the EU, and it is

Thu Nov 7, 2024, 01:49 PM

Nov 2024

certainly an option for me that I am keeping open. I want to be close to my family here, but I also don't want to die before my time because of Trump. My concern is that if he installs Lapado (our state's surgeon general) as the U.S. Surgeon General, we are fucked if there is another pandemic. And if the economy goes to shit, I may move simply to survive financially. I love America and all it strives to stand for, but I'm not going to go down with it.

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What are other people's thoughts on leaving the US? [View all] RockCreek Nov 2024 OP

Nope. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #1

Why should I leave? DemonGoddess Nov 2024 #2

Well said. Andy823 Nov 2024 #74

I don't have the kind of money you need for that. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #3

It will be the global reign of terror now. Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #53

I said for awhile that democracy will only be harder & harder to hold onto due to climate chaos. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #104

I've seen some posts from folks suggesting they might move to places that are hardly an improvement. onenote Nov 2024 #4

New Zealand, British Columbia, Australia? RockCreek Nov 2024 #10

How you gonna get permanent residency? TexLaProgressive Nov 2024 #31

I've been working with an immigration attorney Sable302b Nov 2024 #70

Same for my husband and I. mindfulNJ Nov 2024 #90

I'm in a high demand, huge scarcity profession. That makes it a bit easier. RockCreek Nov 2024 #101

I'm retired 10 years, my skillset is obsolete. TexLaProgressive Nov 2024 #102

Yea DeepWinter Nov 2024 #72

The US is much easier to immigrate to than other countries. NT Jk23 Nov 2024 #76

I'm sticking around. Not crazy about sitting in some other country while mine goes to hell. dameatball Nov 2024 #5

This Isn't Your Country Though SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #33

Of course it's my country. The political structure has changed but I am still a citizen. dameatball Nov 2024 #38

I've wanted to say something about this...thanks for the qustion Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #6

Yup RobinA Nov 2024 #123

Excuse me, but i grew up in Canada.... usedtobedemgurl Nov 2024 #133

Many people can't immigrate to Canada. carpetbagger Nov 2024 #138

The person i replied to said usedtobedemgurl Nov 2024 #140

Not going anywhere. MuseRider Nov 2024 #7

Well said MakeBelieve Nov 2024 #121

Unless you have a lot of money, are still young, or marry a foreigner... Layzeebeaver Nov 2024 #8

Just not true. LakeArenal Nov 2024 #158

ok there may be exceptions Layzeebeaver Nov 2024 #164

If you're going GO‼️‼️ live love laugh Nov 2024 #9

Meaning? Nt RockCreek Nov 2024 #11

Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #14

Too old and too sick Ferrets are Cool Nov 2024 #12

I'm not leaving OnionPatch Nov 2024 #13

Thought of it. I'm too old now but I discussed it with my daughter and she is condiering it. brush Nov 2024 #15

Arab nations are worse than the US. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #22

Do tell. Most knowledgeable, western people know that. But my daughter's plan was as I wrote... brush Nov 2024 #35

Ok, got it. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #37

Re-read the reason of living in a Arab country for a few years. brush Nov 2024 #110

Mexico is messed up LeftInTX Nov 2024 #94

All that sounds like great reasons for an ex-pat American to be concerned (not). brush Nov 2024 #105

The Supreme Court will always be the ruling party LeftInTX Nov 2024 #113

My response is the same. Ex-pat Americans don't run Mexican affairs. brush Nov 2024 #116

By leaving a country & joining another, you are part LeftInTX Nov 2024 #118

And to vote there one needs to be a citizen. Mayve it's important to some... brush Nov 2024 #122

this sentence bdamomma Nov 2024 #96

Not is all paradise LeftInTX Nov 2024 #115

I have a friend from high school mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #128

Thanks. That's encouraging. brush Nov 2024 #129

Thank you for all of your thoughts on this. RockCreek Nov 2024 #16

That said, response posts such as #14 aboce RockCreek Nov 2024 #17

Please report #14. RockCreek Nov 2024 #18

Can't do it. ananda Nov 2024 #19

Thank you for a civil and thoughtful response. N/t. RockCreek Nov 2024 #24

Please tell me more about this series you mention misanthrope Nov 2024 #107

LOL. I meant sequence or succession. ananda Nov 2024 #131

I can't. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #20

If I could I'd be packing for Canada right now orangecrush Nov 2024 #21

I'm hoping that Canada would adopt the American west coast and make Baja Canada. Ping Tung Nov 2024 #23

Now that's an idea. Pls include NV where I live. brush Nov 2024 #42

And perhaps at least a part of New England? N/t RockCreek Nov 2024 #44

I am not in the habit of running away sarisataka Nov 2024 #25

Most of my ancestors left their respective countries of origin. Mariana Nov 2024 #89

I'd like to give this a thousand recs!!! RockCreek Nov 2024 #148

Doesn't look like they need hospice nurses in Toronto where I have a friend. So I'll stay here mucifer Nov 2024 #26

Well, you know how there's no Planet B? o7___o7 Nov 2024 #27

I so wish they would RockCreek Nov 2024 #45

I'm a dual citizen with the UK VMA131Marine Nov 2024 #28

Woukd pothet commonwealth counties RockCreek Nov 2024 #46

I don't think other Commonwealth countries would be an option VMA131Marine Nov 2024 #51

My husband also has dual citizenship Luciferous Nov 2024 #75

I'm in New England: Connecticut VMA131Marine Nov 2024 #77

My husband used to live on the Luciferous Nov 2024 #80

No other country will have me Freddie Nov 2024 #29

I'm not leaving. I'll stay and do what I can to fight back. emulatorloo Nov 2024 #30

I'd love to move to New Zealand. GaYellowDawg Nov 2024 #32

They didn't used to accept people wryter2000 Nov 2024 #61

My understanding is that oligarchs have been quietly purchasing NZ property misanthrope Nov 2024 #141

I live in a very blue state pfitz59 Nov 2024 #34

Blue state options Artistree22 Nov 2024 #86

Be Careful RobinA Nov 2024 #127

Only 4 years??? dickthegrouch Nov 2024 #151

I couldn't leave if I wanted to. GoCubsGo Nov 2024 #36

Most people don't have the means to leave Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #39

No plans obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2024 #40

America's future could be a little rocky WSHazel Nov 2024 #41

Please consider making this its own post RockCreek Nov 2024 #47

People are generally good. We have a lot more in cachukis Nov 2024 #43

This is really beautiful. RockCreek Nov 2024 #48

We travel the country, a lot. cachukis Nov 2024 #49

I can't afford to. The US is still a great, great country. valleyrogue Nov 2024 #50

No. This country has been through more turmoil than not. I am an American Polly Hennessey Nov 2024 #52

99+% of people saying that now will still be here in 2028, thankfully. Silent Type Nov 2024 #54

Waiting on my Italian citizenship. CanonRay Nov 2024 #55

If any show trials start. Corgigal Nov 2024 #56

Left Coast Eddie18 Nov 2024 #57

I could get Polish citizenship Danmel Nov 2024 #58

I can get Armenian citizenship LeftInTX Nov 2024 #120

We are working on a plan Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #59

My husband and I obtained permanent resident visas mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #134

Thank you! RockCreek Nov 2024 #146

So do you live there or did you obtain the the permanent resident visas more for an "escape" option? Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #154

It was an escape option mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #157

I'd have to leave Oakland wryter2000 Nov 2024 #60

Yeah I'm stuck in San Antonio LeftInTX Nov 2024 #98

I would love to but I'm stuck for the next year or two or eight ms liberty Nov 2024 #62

And there are some wonderful places in NC RockCreek Nov 2024 #65

And. Virginia Fox! Traildogbob Nov 2024 #111

I'm thinking either Canada or England. bif Nov 2024 #63

I am looking into it Deep State Witch Nov 2024 #64

Thank you for the great summary RockCreek Nov 2024 #66

I just read about it yesterday Deep State Witch Nov 2024 #68

My first question is what about health care? milestogo Nov 2024 #67

Get real, people. Sneederbunk Nov 2024 #69

Canada is under threat by its own right wingers BluenFLA Nov 2024 #71

Is there more autonomy between Provinces in Canada than between States in the US? N/t RockCreek Nov 2024 #97

No, staying in the USA. NEOH Nov 2024 #73

Under consideration in our household kwolf68 Nov 2024 #78

And go...where? n/t CousinIT Nov 2024 #79

I hope to travel out of the country more. Freethinker65 Nov 2024 #81

Things are getting ugly elsewhere, too. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #82

I'm headed for Costa Rica Bonx Nov 2024 #83

Always fight the fascists! mymomwasright Nov 2024 #84

thinking about it... da svenster Nov 2024 #85

I have dual citizenship with Ireland, so I can easily move along with my family to any country in the EU, and it is Native Nov 2024 #87

I think that's where I'm at.... Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #162

And if Ireland doesn't float your boat, you've got the rest of the EU! Native Nov 2024 #163

Yes - in that respect we are very fortunate n/t Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #166

Nowhere to go. I'll die here one way or the other. IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 2024 #88

Many countries have an emigration fast track via... keep_left Nov 2024 #91

I'm old(ish). I'm staying, at least for now, but.... Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #92

Was Already Planning To Go Florida Dem Nov 2024 #93

This is an excellent summary RockCreek Nov 2024 #99

Great post, great points. Thanks! Native Nov 2024 #126

An acquaintance moved to Portugal a few years ago and loves it...... groundloop Nov 2024 #135

Nope, I'm staying put. Sure this country has its issues, but it's still the best country in the World with the most beaglelover Nov 2024 #95

Not leaving LeftInTX Nov 2024 #100

I would but I can't. I am disabled and no one will have me. misanthrope Nov 2024 #103

Canada reportedly is trying to become more open to disabled immigrants. RockCreek Nov 2024 #143

Thanks! misanthrope Nov 2024 #144

We daydream about just leaving Texas - age, family, and health are our main obstacles. It sucks. walkingman Nov 2024 #106

I don't exactly blame people who do leave ... Ursus Rex Nov 2024 #108

You need A LOT of money to move iemanja Nov 2024 #109

You don't need "a lot of money to immigrate" to Canada. Disaffected Nov 2024 #159

I would never abandon my country to fascism Skittles Nov 2024 #112

6 million jew may have wished they left, RockCreek Nov 2024 #145

WHATEVER Skittles Nov 2024 #150

Thank you for that... I sometimes wonder if I have my ancestors' blood in me... You see Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #155

I grew up in a town with many holocaust survivirs RockCreek Nov 2024 #161

A lot of my ancestors "cut and ran" from their countries of origin. Mariana Nov 2024 #147

I'm not leaving. RubyRose Nov 2024 #114

What are other people's thoughts on leaving the US? Jason1961 Nov 2024 #117

I did it (work in Dubai) after 2002 and stayed for 12 years JCMach1 Nov 2024 #119

My sister lives in Qatar LeftInTX Nov 2024 #125

THAT thought never entered my mind. This is MY country my families country All Americans country bluestarone Nov 2024 #124

It would have to get really bad here for me to consider leaving Redleg Nov 2024 #130

Nope. Live in California, own home, too old to be wanted, but most important of all... Hekate Nov 2024 #132

My husband and I went through mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #136

You can leave for another country EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #137

must be nice to be wealthy The Wandering Harper Nov 2024 #139

We need to stay and fight to take back our country in 2026 and especially 2028. Not going anywhere! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #142

I'd love to be sponsored. ecstatic Nov 2024 #149

Hubby and I are considering it MustLoveBeagles Nov 2024 #152

Laying groundwork for Japan ChicagoRonin Nov 2024 #153

Have you ever lived abroad? Lived, not vacationed for a few weeks or even months. I have-- fierywoman Nov 2024 #156

I've lived in several other countries for significant amounts of time RockCreek Nov 2024 #160

I was born in Germany lived there for my first 3 years gopiscrap Nov 2024 #167

Can't afford it Tribetime Nov 2024 #165