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FakeNoose

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7. Your daughter's situation might be a little different

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 02:38 PM

Jan 2026

Perhaps she can discuss it with her employer, and see if she can step back from the "legal observer" requirements. I don't blame your daughter one bit for feeling afraid right now, but leaving the US isn't necessarily the best solution either. We all believe (and hope) that the midterm elections will change everything, so it might be judicious for her to wait awhile.

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Very troubling phone call from daughter [View all] AverageOldGuy Jan 2026 OP

I just had the same conversation last night with a friend. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #1

I read where the IRS popsdenver Jan 2026 #9

The rich have it all figured out by now. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #12

of course climate change is real rampartd Jan 2026 #32

Melting the ice will reveal priceless resources the billionaires want. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #33

if they wanted to save money they would put the data centers on the moon rampartd Jan 2026 #34

Consumers and taxpayers are paying most of their costs. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #36

ain't america great? rampartd Jan 2026 #37

And maybe some microscopic entities they won't Ilsa Jan 9 #61

Billionaires don't care. They have state of the art medical care on demand. Irish_Dem Jan 9 #63

They probably will be hit with double taxation. DFW Jan 9 #50

I broke down in tears at a vigil tonight. yellow dahlia Jan 9 #45

We are all grieving the loss of our country. Irish_Dem Jan 9 #51

Is is worse than we thought it would be... yellow dahlia Jan 9 #58

Exactly. Irish_Dem Jan 9 #59

I wrote a "piece" that was a warning, and I toned it down... yellow dahlia Jan 9 #60

I dont have enough money to move and become a resident of a foreign country, its very very expensive. I wish I could Cheezoholic Jan 2026 #2

If you can't move to another country, maybe try moving to a deep blue state thought crime Jan 2026 #10

That's be nice. I cant. I have a small home in the country paid off. I'm 63 and disabled Cheezoholic Jan 2026 #15

If you have a donkey, you'll be okay. thought crime Jan 2026 #35

I'm in a similar situation Random Boomer Jan 9 #47

Moving anti-repub Jan 9 #55

I'm okay. thought crime Jan 9 #62

It's not necessarily that expensive cannabis_flower Jan 2026 #16

Won't the credit card companies BonnieJW Jan 2026 #20

Soc sec is protected from credit card garnishment Catlady123 Jan 2026 #27

That's good to know even for someone like me who has no debt. llmart Jan 2026 #43

No, they can't cannabis_flower Jan 2026 #28

Like I said, 20 years ago sure. But I'll be lucky to live another 10 years. Not worth the trouble Cheezoholic Jan 2026 #22

It is no longer cheap to move to Mexico. MoonchildCA Jan 2026 #41

I understand her concerns, but the midterms (if they happen) will key to seeing if things can improve. Doodley Jan 2026 #3

I understand your daughter's concern and yours. But I question this Dan Jan 2026 #4

I have homegirl Jan 2026 #5

Your daughter is not alone in that thinking Quiet Em Jan 2026 #6

My great grandfather immigrated here from Italy Dave says Jan 2026 #39

Ireland allows dual citizenship for Americans Quiet Em Jan 2026 #42

I need to research it myself, not have others do the work for me, but... Dave says Jan 2026 #44

Your daughter's situation might be a little different FakeNoose Jan 2026 #7

Doing same with my daughter cpamomfromtexas Jan 2026 #8

Good luck with all that, however Europe might not be terribly safe for much longer misanthrope Jan 2026 #11

I told my trans kid in NC to make an escape plan, NOW FirstLight Jan 2026 #13

Contingencies are made... WokeAintWhatIAm Jan 2026 #25

I have a nephew who has moved to the UK mnhtnbb Jan 2026 #14

All some of us can do is hunker down. Linda ladeewolf Jan 2026 #21

I've had friends move to Spain and Norway TBF Jan 2026 #17

My niece got an MA at Edinburgh University. stollen Jan 2026 #31

My career had me circumnavigating the globe Dave says Jan 2026 #40

I get that. stollen Jan 10 #64

Be safe. Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #18

WHY jaymac Jan 2026 #19

Words cannot offer solace, but now is not the time for that. WokeAintWhatIAm Jan 2026 #23

Check direction WokeAintWhatIAm Jan 2026 #24

Renes's family is saying otherwise. RandySF Jan 2026 #26

It takes about a year from start to finish to get out ime Arazi Jan 2026 #29

I don't know how to feel about people who choose to leave because things are difficult. Srkdqltr Jan 2026 #30

How do you feel about the people who left Germany before the outbreak of WWII? Random Boomer Jan 9 #48

Yes, but i was just wondering how the left behind felt. Even if they survived? Srkdqltr Jan 9 #49

I'm one of the left-behinds Random Boomer Jan 9 #53

Ok good. Srkdqltr Jan 9 #54

I ain't leaving Nigrum Cattus Jan 2026 #38

"The only chains, that we can stand, are the chains of hand in hand" struggle4progress Jan 9 #46

It is good you have the financial ability to help her. Many trapped here do not have such help. I wish her well artemisia1 Jan 9 #52

Thank you for your daughter's service LetMyPeopleVote Jan 9 #56

Are there safe places? GreenWave Jan 9 #57