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One thing that is missing in America is quality of life. That's a theme which finds little interest. (also a thread I started months ago). Americans have (or make) little time for quality of life. People view everything in financial terms, especially taxes. People talk about money, but does anyone talk about quality of life?
Higher taxes do not equate to a better quality of life. Just the opposite in fact
As for that America lacks a quality of life, I suppose it would be a subjective issue - what do you consider a good quality of life?
Personally - my quality of life COULD NOT get any better!
LuAnn: how long ago was it that you lived in Spain?
but life here is better than any other country in the world....never doubt that, no matter how bad it gets....it will always be the most sought after life and country there is....I truly believe that....
I humbly disagree with your assessment.
I don't feel that the US is the best country in the world, although I was born and raised there. The US doesn't suit my needs so I currently live abroad and will retire abroad, albeit in a different country.
We can only talk about our own experiences. Most Europeans that I know (and I lived there twice) would never consider moving to the US. The social climate in their countries provide what they're looking for. People who would like to move to the US only know the US by television and/or movies, not the reality of living there.
LuAnn: how long ago was it that you lived in Spain?
but life here is better than any other country in the world....never doubt that, no matter how bad it gets....it will always be the most sought after life and country there is....I truly believe that....
I humbly disagree with your assessment.
I don't feel that the US is the best country in the world, although I was born and raised there. The US doesn't suit my needs so I currently live abroad and will retire abroad, albeit in a different country.
We can only talk about our own experiences. Most Europeans that I know (and I lived there twice) would never consider moving to the US. The social climate in their countries provide what they're looking for. People who would like to move to the US only know the US by television and/or movies, not the reality of living there.
we lived in Spain form 1986-1992, four years...
I dont think social climate is what would make me leave here, or seriously even make others come here, I would hope it would be more for new found freedom like it always has been and will be ...Im glad you found a place that suits your needs better than here... can you tell us where it is?...as for retirment, lol, well, I want my lil feet in front of the fireplace I spent years bustin my backside HERE to pay for right here in the old USA
I could never leave the USA. Simply the best country with the most opportunities. I enjoyed the Canadian people when I visited up there but at the same time, their obsession with Americans and the misnomers about US citizens were appalling.
Simply put, we have the best healthcare, the best education and the best opportunities for success. Do we have problems? Yes, but problems exist everywhere. Personally, I would love to see America take back its roots a little more and become conservative once again so that we don't have all government intrusions and special interest group involvements in our lives. I don't need anyone else to tell me how to spend my money or how to run my life.
I still think that the number of people immigrating to America speaks volumes too.
Interestingly enough, a big reason for Americans going overseas is to buy health care that is unaffordable back home. In America, a hip resurfacing can run over $50K. At a top hospital in India, it goes for $5K or so. Even with airfare and $3K worth of vacation package options, the savings are massive.
I think I'd prefer to live in Canada - probably Toronto - mainly because of marriage rights and political climate. But it would be a big pain to do (and secure jobs there) plus I hate cold weather. I've lived in Germany before and enjoyed it. It gave me a different perspective on the U.S.
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