Posted on 07/11/2015 9:29:06 PM PDT by dignitasnews
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I’ve been of the opinion that the Philippines was once place where “nation building” based on the Constitution would have succeeded. The manner in which we behaved following the Spanish American War was most unfortunate. And after WWII, when they proved to be stalwart allies under horrible conditions.
I only know what I read. I'm sure you are better informed than I.
Philippines is single man’s paradise.
The feminist hate that.
But feminism got it’s roots in the worship of baal, Baalism.
It is a long haul. Things are improving. It’s great living. I am having a good time.
Hi, Berdie,
I’m glad you wrote “IMHO”, because of course, respectfully, you are a data point of one. You are right that the number one reason for moving overseas is for a lower cost of living, but not by much. There are many, many quality of life reasons why people move overseas.
In the survey, we asked 389 expats this question: “Please check all the things you THOUGHT you could achieve by moving abroad.” Here are the top results:
Lower cost of living: 86.6% (you’re right on this one)
A simpler, less stressful life 82.0%
Better weather 73.8%
A less materialistic or more meaningful life 55.8%
A more romantic, exotic, or adventurous life 42.4%
Etc.
The magnitude of the quality of life responses are quite striking. Remember, these people are saying that they are not achieving these things in the US.
Here’s a direct quote from a woman who echoed what many, many others said:
The local people, in general, are wonderfully helpful. It’s like living in the US in the 1950’s. People stop for you on the road if you look like you need help. Older women are especially respected and helped with carrying things or given a hand for support in walking over rough terrain, etc. Doctors give you as much time as you need during appointments. They give you their cell phone number and usually appointments can be made with little or no waiting time. – Female, Age 65+, Married, Fully retired, from US, living in Panama for more than 10 years
Rightly or wrongly, I’m just reporting what so many people have told us.
Hi, Boowoknew,
There are many, many Filipinos who became American citizens the right, lawful way, including joining the US Navy. Back then, joining the US Navy was a sure path to financial success. They should be especially galled at what has happened that you describe.
Given how poor many Filipinos are, it still may be better for her to come here than to stay i the Philippines. However, the same is not true for American born who have accumulated some net worth. For them, moving to the Philippines means a very easy life, among generally wonderful people in a beautiful country. Sounds nice to me.
Me, too!
I can also share another experience. When you drive through the Subic Bar area, in a place called Olongopo, there is a big sign over the road: “Home of the Most Beautiful Women In the World”, with pictures of the beauty contestant winners from this relatively small city.
In my opinion, its true.
Also, they have a wonderful culture and way about them. As a group, beautiful on the inside, too.
OK! I have a 100 percent computer illiterate friend who head out there today. He has a family he supports there/ Congrats on you doing great there!
Are you in touch with Alex
Yes, I agree. Philippine women are the most beautiful women on earth. While they believe in traditional family values, it is a myth to say they are subservient and submissive. I don't think they are, but I think they are content to let men be men and women be women. Many are pretty hard headed, like if you tell them that eating large quantities of rice contributes to diabetes, they just laugh and go get a BIG plate of rice.
There is no doubt that I am an inaccurate barometer. I live in a small, rural community (and plan to retire here as well) where the things the lady in Panama cite as being different...are everyday life occurrences and just part of one human being kind to another. So I take this behavior very much for granted. Now...I do work part-time in a nearby large city and the difference is stark. So I can see why people don't think the kind of life they wish to achieve exists.
On the survey, I would think that most of the situations will be obtained once one retires? With the exception of better weather (subjective since different people like different types of weather) and romantic, exotic more adventurous life. Nothing wrong with wanderlust.:)
I guess it all boils down to...different strokes for different folks.
Hi, Mark,
You crack me up. I have a similar situation. When we got married, I gained about 15 pounds from eating all that rice. Even when I told my wife I don’t want any more rice, she cannot comprehend it. No rice!?!! How can this be?
We joke that even our dogs are now Filipino. They can’t eat a meal without rice.
I joke to my wife that “Rice is Life” to her. My waistline can do whiteout it.
Yes, my honey feeds rice to the dogs. I thought that was strange, but it's what they do.
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