Posted on 12/08/2011 6:28:13 PM PST by blam
What Is The Best Country In The World For Americans To Relocate To In Order To Avoid The Coming Economic Collapse?
December 8, 2011
Millions of American citizens have already left the United States in search of a better life. As the economy continues to crumble and as our society slowly falls apart, millions of others are thinking about it. But moving to another country is not something to be done lightly.
The reality is that there are a vast array of social, cultural, economic and safety issues to be considered. If you have never traveled outside of North America, then you have no idea how incredibly different life in other parts of the world can be. For those that are unfamiliar with international travel, it can be quite a shock to suddenly be immersed in a foreign culture. In fact, no matter how experienced you are, choosing to relocate to a new country is never easy.
But things have gone downhill so dramatically in the United States that picking up and moving to a foreign nation is being increasingly viewed as a viable alternative by millions of Americans. A lot of people have decided that they simply do not want to be in the United States when the excrement hits the fan. So what is the best country in the world for Americans to relocate to in order to avoid the coming economic collapse?
For each person, that answer may be different. A lot depends on how much money you have and what your career situation is. A lot depends on what stage of life you are at and what your family situation is. Moving to another country can be very complicated and it can be a lot of work, but there are millions of people that have found it to be very rewarding.
When it comes to leaving America, a lot of people out there have some really strong opinions.
Many people believe that leaving the United States at this time would be abandoning our country in its hour of greatest need. They are convinced that virtually everyone should stay and fight to turn this country around.
Others believe that there is no hope for the United States at all and that leaving this country is the only rational thing to do. A lot of Americans have decided that the best future for their children and their grandchildren is going to be found in another part of the globe.
Still others are waiting to see what is going to happen during this next election. Most people would agree that 2012 is going to represent a huge turning point for the United States, and if the election goes the wrong way it could move America down a road from which it will never recover.
But whatever you believe, the reality is that more Americans than ever seem to be interested in relocating overseas. This appears to be particularly true of younger Americans.
A recent CNBC article contained the following amazing statistics....
*According to the U.S. State Department, 6.3 million Americans are either working or studying overseas. That is the highest number that has ever been recorded.
*According to one recent survey, "the percentage of Americans aged 25 to 34 actively planning to relocate outside the U.S. has quintupled in just two years, from less than 1 percent to 5.1 percent."
*That same survey found that 40 percent of all Americans in the 18 to 24 age group are expressing interest in relocation outside of the United States. Two years ago that figure was only at 15 percent.
So why are so many Americans looking to relocate?
Well, our economy continues to get worse and worse. If you have not heard yet, it has been announced that an all-time record 46 million Americans are now on food stamps.
How much worse can it get?
We just keep setting new record after new record. Shouldn't the government just put us all on food stamps and get it over with?
A lot of Americans want to escape this country before they get sucked into the vortex of poverty that has trapped so many other American families. 2.6 million more Americans fell into poverty last year. In addition, according to the U.S. Census Bureau the percentage of Americans living in extreme poverty today is higher than has ever been measured before.
As poverty and despair spread across the United States, the fabric of our society is breaking down. As I have written about so many times, the thin veneer of civilization that we all take for granted is starting to disappear.
Mob violence is becoming increasingly common in America. The following example from earlier this week comes from a story in the Blaze....
New York City firefighters came to the rescue of two NYPD cops who were outnumbered and getting pummeled by 50 angry female teenagers on Tuesday.
The Firefighters from the FDNY opened up on the violent crowd with a “deluge gun”– which is a high-powered, truck-mounted water cannon–finally causing the mob to disperse. As society breaks down, the government is becoming even more repressive in an attempt to maintain control. Paranoia has become standard operating procedure and we are all considered to be potential terrorists. Sadly, the United States is rapidly being turned into a totalitarian "Big Brother" police state. Millions of Americans are not excited about living in a giant prison and they are starting to look for alternatives.
Meanwhile, the U.S. government continues to pile up the biggest debt in the history of the world and spend money on some of the most ridiculous things imaginable. If you can believe it, over the past 10 years the U.S. government has actually spent almost a quarter of a billion dollars on genital pumps for old men.
Our government is drowning in debt, our businesses are drowning in debt and American consumers are drowning in debt. At some point this entire house of cards is going to come crashing down.
Are you sure that you want to be living in the United States when that happens?
If you do plan to move outside of the United States, there are a lot of things that you need to consider....
Money
It is a lot easier to move to another country if you are independently wealthy. Since most of us are not, you will likely have to consider how you will pay for the lifestyle that you plan to have once you move.
There are some countries (like many of the nations of northern Europe) where the cost of living is extremely high. If you plan to move to Europe that is something that you will need to plan for.
There are other nations where the strength of the U.S. dollar is a huge benefit (at least for now). If you have a sufficient bankroll saved up there are some areas of the world where you can literally live like a king.
Jobs
Unless you are retired, you will need to consider what kind of job you are going to work once you move. If you do not speak the language of the country that you are moving to that is going to really limit your career options.
Also, you will need to keep in mind that wages in many areas of the world (especially in the third world) are much lower than in the United States.
Laws
Americans are often shocked to learn that the rights that we enjoy in the United States do not apply in the rest of the world.
You need to evaluate whether or not you can live with the laws that will be imposed upon you in the country that you choose to relocate to.
For example, I would not have the same freedom of speech to write the things that I do in a lot of other countries. There are many countries that actually hunt down and arrest bloggers like me.
Also, it is important to keep in mind that huge taxes or huge fees are often imposed on those moving to a new country. You may actually have to pay a tax on whatever possessions you bring with you.
Security
In many areas of the world you will not be able to count on the police coming to help you if a crime is committed.
Even if police are available where you choose to live, that does not mean that they will not be corrupt.
So it is imperative that you come up with a security plan. Keep in mind that in many countries the ownership of guns is either banned or is severely limited.
Family
If you choose to relocate overseas without the rest of your family, you probably will not get to see them very often at all anymore.
It will be important for you to evaluate whether you will be able to take long-term separation from your family or not.
Also, it can be very lonely living overseas in a foreign nation where you do not know the language. In many countries Americans are deeply hated so you may find it difficult to make friends.
Culture Shock
This is something that should not be underestimated. Moving into the middle of a foreign culture can be absolutely shattering for many people. A lot of Americans have absolutely no idea what life is like on the other side of the globe.
If you are thinking of moving to another country, it might be a really good idea to visit it first so that you can get a feel for what you are getting into.
So what is the best country in the world for Americans to relocate to?
I am not going to answer that question myself. Instead, I want to ask my readers to help me answer that question.
Over the next couple of days, I am going to take comments that readers on my site leave and I am going to post them at the end of this article. Many of them are extremely knowledgeable, and hopefully they can help all of us learn more about what life is like on the other side of the world.
So if you would like to participate in this debate, please post a comment at the end of this article on The Economic Collapse Blog with your opinion. Please tell us what country you think is best for Americans to move to and the reasons why you think that it is the best.
This should be a fun debate, and I am looking forward to hearing what you all have to say.
(Click to the site for comments. There are many there already)
My older bro is in Mexico while younger bro is in Chile.
Sure does, but the wife thinks I want her in a pile of lizard poo. I don’t know where or why she got that idea. Too nuch “Forensic Files” I guess. All I know is....I really like palm trees. And warmth. We live in PA, and as god is my witness I will leave this foresaken state even if the only option is to be buried in Florida post-mortem.
We first go th Washington D.C. and string up the elected and appointed crooks, then start fresh here.
The capitol, Bismarck, is a great N.D. city to live in. I lived there 7 years and left because my job took me elsewhere. It has rolling hills and the Missouri river running through it. Wonderful people and the climate is slightly warmer than the eastern part of N.D. Still cold but good weather about 8 months out of the year.
There are many smaller towns and cities if you really want to lay low or escape the onslaught of illegals. Many people who grew up in N.D. have left the state due to better job opportunities elsewhere. But now the oil boom has produced many high wage jobs. Agriculture is also doing well so the economy is doing very well. It has the lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.
Very powerful image. I understand your post. No one knows how events will unfold over the coming years. Most everyone I know is very worried.
I can't picture anything like the original Revolution being fought. There will not be a single entity to fight against.
The government parasite class at all levels has it's evil tentacles in our lives. You have half the populace that is lazy and not motivated to "do the right thing." They want handouts. You have Conservatives desperate to convince the populace that government at all levels need to be slash if our Republic is to survive -- currently an seemingly impossible task.
It seems the most likely scenario will be a miserable, unending decline into a Socialist hell.
A peaceful turnaround towards Liberty just doesn't seem probable. Against that backdrop, maybe people only responding, wanting to leave, because they see as individuals they can do nothing. It is a rational response.
I ask, what set of events can occur that will spark a new set of Patriots to restore Constitutional government? What can we do to make our Founders proud? 2012 will be our last chance.
Here is a song that conveys the heart and soul of the men who stood fast with Washington at Valley Forge. Here are a couple of stanzas:
Standing barefoot, frozen bloody hands
His musket clutched, an iron grip
And for the cause, he has but one regret
He's only got one life to give
Would he look upon us now in anger and disgust
His politics a birthright and our creed
Will we let ignorance and laziness bring our demise
Complacency, we're blinded by our greed
MEXICO!!! (sarcasm)
we "band of brothers"..(and sisters) will not hang our heads when all is said and done...others will have nothing but shame...
EAGLES UP!
Nope. If something like this happens we're going to blow the bridges and mine the Red River to keep y'all out.
I agree with you and many like you who state it like it is.
I legally came to this country more than 10 years ago because of a few things....
Bill of Rights
Constitution
My belief in “By the people, For the People”
I shall die here, how I do that I shall hopefully choose.
I shall Not return to my country when things go bad.... I have already had that chance and allowed it to pass.
I shall stand with those who seek to defend this Nation from Communism, Marxism, Socialism, Totalitarianism, anything that is not as those two documents set out.
If you are staying, count my hand and my heart to be by your side.
EL
I read through all the posts, yours is by far the most inspiring. What you said resonated with me. Thanks, Eureka, for an outstanding post.
Well said. I’m with you.
I will stay and fight.
Don't mess with America. Don't bet against her.
And on the general subject of "Where in the U.S. to be?", this thread needs a link to here:
The CW2 Cube -- Mapping the Meta-Terrain Of Civil War Two by Matthew Bracken [MB = FReeper Travis Mcgee]
A second civil war in the United States would be an unparalleled disaster. Nobody who is sane and who has studied modern civil wars from Spain to Lebanon to the Balkans and beyond would ever wish to see one occur. But if political, cultural and demographic trends are sweeping us toward that unhappy destiny, it would be wise to at least cast a weather eye over the possible terrain.
Click on the link for the full article with accompanying graphic. Worthwhile.
SoCal would be one of my last choices. I left beautiful San Diego for North Florida. Anyplace that needs water piped in from 100s of miles away is not going to be a happy place if the infrastructure collapses.
“Virtual seccession” of various sorts is probably the likely scenario. The fedgov can continue to announce edicts, that they can’t enforce, while the states do as they like.
No economy, no taxes to DC. Starve the beast. Maybe a silver lining.
HELL YES! Testify my brother!
If I had a 60’ schooner I might consider the South pacific, and probably center upon Australia/new Zealand.
If I knew more people and certain contacts or some “skills” I might consider the Caribbean, sometimes fiction speaks for reality I think.
Sorry I just bought a kindle touch and I’m totally blown away reading a certain book...
One of the problems is that with a collapse in the US, there probably won't be any social security checks and any other annuity based upon US investments and assets would also be in danger. If you have truly independent means and assets, then Switzerland is likely to survive a US and global depression IMO.
I can’t believe anyone’s labeling you a coward over a highly entertaining and interesting thread. Sorry, and thank you for your service and our freedom.
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