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)
I figure we can secede. We’d have 30 to 35 states for sure.
I figure we can secede. We’d have 30 to 35 states for sure.
The overwhelming number of us have to stay and make a stand.
Out near Booth, Texas is a bronze marker that marks a spot where 60 original Texas settlers from Alabama established an early community.
I am surprised no one has mentioned the fact that they have already made the cost of doing so prohibitive. Better think twice about heading to a country with a higher cost of living. You will be paying twice. Uncle Sugar wants his piece and you will forfeit half your money if you leave. You will still be liable for taxes too. Can’t really see how that is better than staying.
Besides, when the US catches a cold the rest of the world gets the flu. What do you think it will be like in other countries when the US has stage 4 cancer? I think all this conjecture about places to avoid the inevitable is an exercise in delusionary self gratification. It’s gonna suck everywhere.
Second that.
American Samoa. Excellent climate and abundant fish and breadfruit, and most of the locals have moved north to become extras on Hawaii Five O.
I second our opinion. If the left prevails we will add to the 150 million killed by lftist gogernments of their own citizens. I want equality, at least 150 million leftists sent to Hell.
I have a friend who is getting ready to move just outside of Los Angeles. I am very concerned for him, his wife, and their daughter, but it is a done deal so all I can do is pray that nothing happens. If the Schumer does hit the fan, I hope that they are able to get out in time. I don't know if they can get halfway across the country during such a crisis (his wife works for UPS so hopefully they can hitch a ride on a flight heading to the Louisville hub, where she currently works), but I'll keep a spare bedroom handy in case they can.
“Remember, Sam Houston went there during the Civil War. He opposed that war and was not very popular in Texas at the time.”
Are you sure? He was a Unionist and opposed the War, but he lived in Texas at the time and died there in 1863. He had lived in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, back in 1829.
I wouldn’t leave the US, but I often fantasize about heading for a sparsely-populated area. North Dakota comes to mind.
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I was raised in North Dakota and my parents, who are in their 80’s, still live in on their rural farm home where I grew up. It has plenty of excellent farmland to raise food. Bountiful hunting is commonplace. The oil boom has helped their economy to be one of the best in the U.S. The people are patriotic, own guns and don’t put up with law breakers. That’s where I’m going if society breaks down completely.
KS
What would you use for fuel in the winter in a SHTF scenario there? My parents met in No Dak in the USAF, but neither is from there so they found the winter weather to be a little too intense.
Tenneessee is known to this day as The Volunteer State due to the large number of tenneesseans who volunteered and fought for Texas independence.
Sam had an sore on his stomach that wouldn't heal and they say he stank to 'high heaven' because of it. It is claimed that he left Tenneessee (in shame) after his wife left him...some say because of the smell.
Europe? They will revert to eating each other every ten years or so. No thanks.
Central America? I was just down there. It’s already a s-hole. On our worst post apocalypse day, it would not be worse than the malaria cess pools that I saw.
Asia? I don’t like rice. Next.
Australia? Every single person that I know that went there on vacation, spent the next few years trying to go back . So may be an option.
South America? I don’t honk I could get used to the water going backwards.
Africa? See Central America.
So I will just go back to the Northeast Kingdom, cut some wood and hunt some deer. Trade for some milk and cheese and grow some spuds.
They are good folks up there. No need to run away when the heart of America is not that far away.
Any towns you’d recommend? I’d especially like to find a place that’s not completely flat. Flat creeps me out.
This doomsday scenario assumes a false premise that we either all stand or we all fall. The current lawsuit against Obamacare by 26 states is showing us that states rights and those who support conservatism will ultimately win this disastrous situation. Will the union fall? If we continue on this path and Obama stays in power, who knows? We do know that the top 10% of our workforce pays 70% of the federal income tax, and states like Texas and Oklahoma and the bulk of the solid south are carrying their weight.
Whether the union as we know it survives our unconstitutional liberal policies, there will be a culture in North America that will ultimately survive and thrive. This is why the left is so terrified of the Tea Party. The Tea Party culture will survive, and the parasites of our country know that they can’t survive without us. People of character instinctively will fight and conquer these problems. The Obama culture is weak, parasitic and unaccountable for anything of importance. They will not survive this unless they change their thinking, or simply submit out of their own fears.
Many people have various coal, woodburning and corn stoves to completely heat or supplement their home heating. Contrary to popular belief, North Dakota does has plenty of existing trees to obtain firewood. You may have to go a couple miles to get it but it is there for the taking.
Ditto!
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