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cachukis

(2,745 posts)
49. We travel the country, a lot.
Thu Nov 7, 2024, 11:31 AM
Nov 7

I converse with locals about fixing a tire rim, farming hay because the wells don't produce enough water for a beef herd.
Dairy farmers working with Co ops to keep us in cheese and yogurt.
Many of the people in rural America are desperate for understanding what really happens outside their world.
I've presented real documentation on climate change to deniers who were completely in the dark.
I've shown maps of states where abortion is impossible or extremely restricted. One woman told me she didn't believe the map. It was from Pew. The following day she said she had no idea that someone from Florida would have to drive a thousand miles if she could afford it.
Our country is filled with uninformed and misinformed citizens.
Bullet points and slogans are shallow.
Do we want to be a slogan world?
MAGA vs We're Not Going Back?
Right now MAGA is winning because it has been around for 10 years.
The people who voted for him are thrilled. They will stay so as long as they see it in their frame of reference.
Things change for people when the 2×4 knocks sense into them. Perhaps we can use a ruler and explain to them how following the rules is better in the long run.

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Nope. MaryMagdaline Nov 7 #1
Why should I leave? DemonGoddess Nov 7 #2
Well said. Andy823 Nov 7 #74
I don't have the kind of money you need for that. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 7 #3
It will be the global reign of terror now. Clouds Passing Nov 7 #53
I said for awhile that democracy will only be harder & harder to hold onto due to climate chaos. CrispyQ Nov 7 #104
I've seen some posts from folks suggesting they might move to places that are hardly an improvement. onenote Nov 7 #4
New Zealand, British Columbia, Australia? RockCreek Nov 7 #10
How you gonna get permanent residency? TexLaProgressive Nov 7 #31
I've been working with an immigration attorney Sable302b Nov 7 #70
Same for my husband and I. mindfulNJ Nov 7 #90
I'm in a high demand, huge scarcity profession. That makes it a bit easier. RockCreek Nov 7 #101
I'm retired 10 years, my skillset is obsolete. TexLaProgressive Nov 7 #102
Yea DeepWinter Nov 7 #72
The US is much easier to immigrate to than other countries. NT Jk23 Nov 7 #76
I'm sticking around. Not crazy about sitting in some other country while mine goes to hell. dameatball Nov 7 #5
This Isn't Your Country Though SoCalDavidS Nov 7 #33
Of course it's my country. The political structure has changed but I am still a citizen. dameatball Nov 7 #38
I've wanted to say something about this...thanks for the qustion Prairie Gates Nov 7 #6
Yup RobinA Nov 7 #123
Excuse me, but i grew up in Canada.... usedtobedemgurl Nov 7 #133
Many people can't immigrate to Canada. carpetbagger Nov 7 #138
The person i replied to said usedtobedemgurl Nov 7 #140
Not going anywhere. MuseRider Nov 7 #7
Well said MakeBelieve Nov 7 #121
Unless you have a lot of money, are still young, or marry a foreigner... Layzeebeaver Nov 7 #8
Just not true. LakeArenal Nov 7 #158
ok there may be exceptions Layzeebeaver Nov 8 #164
If you're going GO‼️‼️ live love laugh Nov 7 #9
Meaning? Nt RockCreek Nov 7 #11
Post removed Post removed Nov 7 #14
Too old and too sick Ferrets are Cool Nov 7 #12
I'm not leaving OnionPatch Nov 7 #13
Thought of it. I'm too old now but I discussed it with my daughter and she is condiering it. brush Nov 7 #15
Arab nations are worse than the US. Elessar Zappa Nov 7 #22
Do tell. Most knowledgeable, western people know that. But my daughter's plan was as I wrote... brush Nov 7 #35
Ok, got it. Elessar Zappa Nov 7 #37
Re-read the reason of living in a Arab country for a few years. brush Nov 7 #110
Mexico is messed up LeftInTX Nov 7 #94
All that sounds like great reasons for an ex-pat American to be concerned (not). brush Nov 7 #105
The Supreme Court will always be the ruling party LeftInTX Nov 7 #113
My response is the same. Ex-pat Americans don't run Mexican affairs. brush Nov 7 #116
By leaving a country & joining another, you are part LeftInTX Nov 7 #118
And to vote there one needs to be a citizen. Mayve it's important to some... brush Nov 7 #122
this sentence bdamomma Nov 7 #96
Not is all paradise LeftInTX Nov 7 #115
I have a friend from high school mnhtnbb Nov 7 #128
Thanks. That's encouraging. brush Nov 7 #129
Thank you for all of your thoughts on this. RockCreek Nov 7 #16
That said, response posts such as #14 aboce RockCreek Nov 7 #17
Please report #14. RockCreek Nov 7 #18
Can't do it. ananda Nov 7 #19
Thank you for a civil and thoughtful response. N/t. RockCreek Nov 7 #24
Please tell me more about this series you mention misanthrope Nov 7 #107
LOL. I meant sequence or succession. ananda Nov 7 #131
I can't. Elessar Zappa Nov 7 #20
If I could I'd be packing for Canada right now orangecrush Nov 7 #21
I'm hoping that Canada would adopt the American west coast and make Baja Canada. Ping Tung Nov 7 #23
Now that's an idea. Pls include NV where I live. brush Nov 7 #42
And perhaps at least a part of New England? N/t RockCreek Nov 7 #44
I am not in the habit of running away sarisataka Nov 7 #25
Most of my ancestors left their respective countries of origin. Mariana Nov 7 #89
I'd like to give this a thousand recs!!! RockCreek Nov 7 #148
Doesn't look like they need hospice nurses in Toronto where I have a friend. So I'll stay here mucifer Nov 7 #26
Well, you know how there's no Planet B? o7___o7 Nov 7 #27
I so wish they would RockCreek Nov 7 #45
I'm a dual citizen with the UK VMA131Marine Nov 7 #28
Woukd pothet commonwealth counties RockCreek Nov 7 #46
I don't think other Commonwealth countries would be an option VMA131Marine Nov 7 #51
My husband also has dual citizenship Luciferous Nov 7 #75
I'm in New England: Connecticut VMA131Marine Nov 7 #77
My husband used to live on the Luciferous Nov 7 #80
No other country will have me Freddie Nov 7 #29
I'm not leaving. I'll stay and do what I can to fight back. emulatorloo Nov 7 #30
I'd love to move to New Zealand. GaYellowDawg Nov 7 #32
They didn't used to accept people wryter2000 Nov 7 #61
My understanding is that oligarchs have been quietly purchasing NZ property misanthrope Nov 7 #141
I live in a very blue state pfitz59 Nov 7 #34
Blue state options Artistree22 Nov 7 #86
Be Careful RobinA Nov 7 #127
Only 4 years??? dickthegrouch Nov 7 #151
I couldn't leave if I wanted to. GoCubsGo Nov 7 #36
Most people don't have the means to leave Johnny2X2X Nov 7 #39
No plans obnoxiousdrunk Nov 7 #40
America's future could be a little rocky WSHazel Nov 7 #41
Please consider making this its own post RockCreek Nov 7 #47
People are generally good. We have a lot more in cachukis Nov 7 #43
This is really beautiful. RockCreek Nov 7 #48
We travel the country, a lot. cachukis Nov 7 #49
I can't afford to. The US is still a great, great country. valleyrogue Nov 7 #50
No. This country has been through more turmoil than not. I am an American Polly Hennessey Nov 7 #52
99+% of people saying that now will still be here in 2028, thankfully. Silent Type Nov 7 #54
Waiting on my Italian citizenship. CanonRay Nov 7 #55
If any show trials start. Corgigal Nov 7 #56
Left Coast Eddie18 Nov 7 #57
I could get Polish citizenship Danmel Nov 7 #58
I can get Armenian citizenship LeftInTX Nov 7 #120
We are working on a plan Farmgirl1961 Nov 7 #59
My husband and I obtained permanent resident visas mnhtnbb Nov 7 #134
Thank you! RockCreek Nov 7 #146
So do you live there or did you obtain the the permanent resident visas more for an "escape" option? Farmgirl1961 Nov 7 #154
It was an escape option mnhtnbb Nov 7 #157
I'd have to leave Oakland wryter2000 Nov 7 #60
Yeah I'm stuck in San Antonio LeftInTX Nov 7 #98
I would love to but I'm stuck for the next year or two or eight ms liberty Nov 7 #62
And there are some wonderful places in NC RockCreek Nov 7 #65
And. Virginia Fox! Traildogbob Nov 7 #111
I'm thinking either Canada or England. bif Nov 7 #63
I am looking into it Deep State Witch Nov 7 #64
Thank you for the great summary RockCreek Nov 7 #66
I just read about it yesterday Deep State Witch Nov 7 #68
My first question is what about health care? milestogo Nov 7 #67
Get real, people. Sneederbunk Nov 7 #69
Canada is under threat by its own right wingers BluenFLA Nov 7 #71
Is there more autonomy between Provinces in Canada than between States in the US? N/t RockCreek Nov 7 #97
No, staying in the USA. NEOH Nov 7 #73
Under consideration in our household kwolf68 Nov 7 #78
And go...where? n/t CousinIT Nov 7 #79
I hope to travel out of the country more. Freethinker65 Nov 7 #81
Things are getting ugly elsewhere, too. Ocelot II Nov 7 #82
I'm headed for Costa Rica Bonx Nov 7 #83
Always fight the fascists! mymomwasright Nov 7 #84
thinking about it... da svenster Nov 7 #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 7 #87
I think that's where I'm at.... Farmgirl1961 Nov 8 #162
And if Ireland doesn't float your boat, you've got the rest of the EU! Native Nov 8 #163
Yes - in that respect we are very fortunate n/t Farmgirl1961 Nov 8 #166
Nowhere to go. I'll die here one way or the other. IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 7 #88
Many countries have an emigration fast track via... keep_left Nov 7 #91
I'm old(ish). I'm staying, at least for now, but.... Happy Hoosier Nov 7 #92
Was Already Planning To Go Florida Dem Nov 7 #93
This is an excellent summary RockCreek Nov 7 #99
Great post, great points. Thanks! Native Nov 7 #126
An acquaintance moved to Portugal a few years ago and loves it...... groundloop Nov 7 #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 7 #95
Not leaving LeftInTX Nov 7 #100
I would but I can't. I am disabled and no one will have me. misanthrope Nov 7 #103
Canada reportedly is trying to become more open to disabled immigrants. RockCreek Nov 7 #143
Thanks! misanthrope Nov 7 #144
We daydream about just leaving Texas - age, family, and health are our main obstacles. It sucks. walkingman Nov 7 #106
I don't exactly blame people who do leave ... Ursus Rex Nov 7 #108
You need A LOT of money to move iemanja Nov 7 #109
You don't need "a lot of money to immigrate" to Canada. Disaffected Nov 7 #159
I would never abandon my country to fascism Skittles Nov 7 #112
6 million jew may have wished they left, RockCreek Nov 7 #145
WHATEVER Skittles Nov 7 #150
Thank you for that... I sometimes wonder if I have my ancestors' blood in me... You see Farmgirl1961 Nov 7 #155
I grew up in a town with many holocaust survivirs RockCreek Nov 7 #161
A lot of my ancestors "cut and ran" from their countries of origin. Mariana Nov 7 #147
I'm not leaving. RubyRose Nov 7 #114
What are other people's thoughts on leaving the US? Jason1961 Nov 7 #117
I did it (work in Dubai) after 2002 and stayed for 12 years JCMach1 Nov 7 #119
My sister lives in Qatar LeftInTX Nov 7 #125
THAT thought never entered my mind. This is MY country my families country All Americans country bluestarone Nov 7 #124
It would have to get really bad here for me to consider leaving Redleg Nov 7 #130
Nope. Live in California, own home, too old to be wanted, but most important of all... Hekate Nov 7 #132
My husband and I went through mnhtnbb Nov 7 #136
You can leave for another country EnergizedLib Nov 7 #137
must be nice to be wealthy The Wandering Harper Nov 7 #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 7 #142
I'd love to be sponsored. ecstatic Nov 7 #149
Hubby and I are considering it MustLoveBeagles Nov 7 #152
Laying groundwork for Japan ChicagoRonin Nov 7 #153
Have you ever lived abroad? Lived, not vacationed for a few weeks or even months. I have-- fierywoman Nov 7 #156
I've lived in several other countries for significant amounts of time RockCreek Nov 7 #160
I was born in Germany lived there for my first 3 years gopiscrap Nov 9 #167
Can't afford it Tribetime Nov 8 #165
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