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What with all the people complaining about this country and making noises about leaving, I wonder what the actual statistics for emigration are? I don't know why, but I have the strange feeling that there's a lot more talk than movement going on.
What with all the people complaining about this country and making noises about leaving, I wonder what the actual statistics for emigration are? I don't know why, but I have the strange feeling that there's a lot more talk than movement going on.
Although this may sound like a "far fetched" idea, I have been seriously thinking about leaving this country. I have a friend who has been unemployed for almost a year and after spending a year in China, he is seriously considering going back to China because at least he could get a job there. I was in Toronto, ON, Canada last week and I am contemplating the idea of finding a job in Canada and moving there. I honestly do not see a future for this country and it seems like things are only going to get worse.
Although this may sound like a "far fetched" idea, I have been seriously thinking about leaving this country. I have a friend who has been unemployed for almost a year and after spending a year in China, he is seriously considering going back to China because at least he could get a job there. I was in Toronto, ON, Canada last week and I am contemplating the idea of finding a job in Canada and moving there. I honestly do not see a future for this country and it seems like things are only going to get worse.
Yes I was seriously thinking about it during Bush years. You want easy money and a cushy life it's best you do renounce your citizenship and leave.
What with all the people complaining about this country and making noises about leaving, I wonder what the actual statistics for emigration are? I don't know why, but I have the strange feeling that there's a lot more talk than movement going on.
Fred you mean like when immigration offices after bush election blew their wiring??? hahahahahaa
Funny, I didn't hear anything about that complain from canada, or anywhere abroad. I think republicrat would really like china though. Big $$$ there, and no pesky unions to contend with because the gubbermint took care of that nuisance.
Most Americans do know ANYTHING about Canada and never been there but starting a business in Canada is not MUCH different that starting a business here, actually I think the incentives are better in certain provinces, although taxes may be higher. One thing that blows my mind about Canada is that even Toronto is safer than Minneapolis and there are 5 times more people living in Toronto. Canada is no paradise but it would be my #1 choice if I ever decided to leave the US
I agree. I lived in Vancouver, BC for awhile. Other then taxes being so high, 14% sales tax. You even pay sales tax on buying a home. Have they stopped that yet? Good news is they do not tax lottery or gambling winnings !! Yeah! The crime is lower so I like that. It's ok there.
Do you think the rest of the world will be the same if America falls? Many of the places mentioned are doing fine as long as there is an international power keeping things normal and in check. No nation falls without another taking it's place... The few that even come close in funding would be Japan, China and Russia unless some wild unstoppable war machine kicked in somewhere.
Condi Rice: "You know, America is one of the few places on earth that believes in the diplomatic resolve."
I would love to live abroad but not because I dislike the US or Obama, just because I think it would be a marvelous experience.
However, for those of you who are saying that you would like to leave the US if it gets bad enough....just how do you propose to emigrate? Unlike the US, most other countries have very strict immigration laws. Try getting into a EU country for example, or Australia or even Asian countries...sure, you can visit but to actually get a work permit in these countries?! Good luck!
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