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I lived in Europe as a child and I know there is a nicer, cleaner, more welcoming environment out there than this country. I have long felt out of place in the U.S. And wished for an alternative lifestyle. I am poor and without means, so I am stuck here til I die, but I still have the dream of a better life.
I honestly don't know what to make of this.
You lived in Europe as a child, and that experience tells you that an adult would find Europe a nicer, more welcoming place than this country? Without even touching on the differences in childhood perceptions versus adult reality, I'm not sure how do you evaluate two entities that are so large/diverse and pronounce one cleaner or more welcoming.
Europe is Norway, Portugal, Russia, Macedonia, Belgium, Turkey, and so much more. The United States is Sarasota, Bangor, Austin, Eugene, New York City, Sierra Vista, etc. Are you comparing cleanliness of Rome to Sante Fe, or Zurich to Memphis? Are people more welcoming Moscow versus Savannah, or Dublin versus Oakland?
Who needs Medicare? You'd be able to get medical coverage if you lived in a country with socialized medicine available to all.
This thread is interesting. I know nothing of these countries mentioned, but I lived in Europe as a child and I know there is a nicer, cleaner, more welcoming environment out there than this country. I have long felt out of place in the U.S. And wished for an alternative lifestyle. I am poor and without means, so I am stuck here til I die, but I still have the dream of a better life.
I've been in Europe the last 3 weeks. It's smelly in Rome, human feces by the refugees can be found near the area I frequent, awful urine smell. I personally saw a girl peeing on the road in Florence. That's said I love Rome.
In Vienna, there are beggars near train station. It's cleaner than Italy but the smoke from smokers here is awful. I live in California so it's very clean and I rarely have to deal with smokers, the in your face smokers.
I think memories can be deceiving. There is no way I would prefer to live in Europe vs USA. Better life, you must be kidding.
New Zealand is almost impossible to retire to though. They have very stringent standards and requirements. Obviously Costa Rica and Panama are easier to retire to for an American. We lived in Hawaii (Hilo on the Big Island), and while it may be part of the US it doesn't feel that way. We plan on retiring back there very soon. It's a different type of life. While it does take money to live there, the priorities are what we respect. Healthy food, good friendships, and a slower pace are what attracts us, along w/ the natural beauty. You don't feel as if you're living in a country run by the military, insanely crooked and incompetent politicians, and the police, like you do in the US.
I know, I know, all the right wingers on here feel that this is the best country on earth, and we feel they are totally delusional. Things are way out of control these days, and we don't like it, and haven't for a long time actually. The problem is, there are many countries that are apparently as bad or worse. So Hawaii is a safe bet. For now :]
I have no desire to leave the US, but if I had to I would check into Australia. Never been there but I've a strong hunch that it would be a good fit for me.
You don't feel as if you're living in a country run by the military, insanely crooked and incompetent politicians, and the police, like you do in the US.
I've not once felt like I'm living in a country run by the military in the US. I see the usual peaceful transfer of executive and legislative power, and a military that has always reported to and served the elected civilian leadership.
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