US military personnel have been doing this for decades. And many are going to more ordinary places like Germany, because they own a house there, and their spouse is German. Many US personnel loved living in the Philippines and Panama, where they could live the good life even on a typical pension.
Importantly, they often have a lot of pull in their new country, and are good diplomats, disposing the people who live there more favorably to Americans.
There are several countries that try to recruit retired American expats. For example, Panama is working very hard to attract retirees by offering well-publicized retirement incentives to sway the opinions and change the goals of newly retired people.
Panama offers 30% discounts on almost everything, even airfare. Panama allows a new car to be imported tax-free every two years. In addition, they allow the importation of household goods without economic consequence. Furthermore, Panamanian immigration law affords an easier, quicker, and less costly path to legal residency.
I don’t dispute the “pollination” effect Americans abroad can have. But, if the mentality is to escape the US, turn back on family, etc. instead of building a strong family network because we can go get ours now I think it counterproductive, selfish, short-sighted and borderline traiterous.
IMHO.
so, you think immigration policy should be easy,quick, and less costly?....all hail immigration reform...
I guess what I’m trying to say is that if you think the US is burning down, how long will you be safe in the Phillipines, Honduras or Belize? My family is here. That’s who I owe my honor to- It’s not about me, if I hide in a ditch like Gollum and forsake my grandchildren then what am I?