Posted on 03/06/2024 7:01:21 PM PST by libh8er
…….. Every four years, as Americans gird themselves to choose a president, there's talk, mainly among Democrats, of leaving the country. I'm off for Canada if unacceptable candidate X wins! And every four years, the promised exodus fails to materialize. It's mostly just therapeutic venting.
This time is different.
The alarm over Trump's potential triumph in November is far starker than the fears stoked by past presidents. "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable," a recent Washington Post headline warned. The Atlantic devoted an entire issue to the authoritarian horrors in store for America "If Trump Wins." Every four years or so, Gallup asks Americans ages 15 and up: "Ideally, if you had the opportunity, would you like to move PERMANENTLY to another country?" At the end of George W. Bush's presidency, the number responding "yes" was 11%. During Barack Obama's tenure, it was 10%. During Trump's presidency, it hit 16%. That's some 40 million Americans who wanted to leave their country behind, for good.
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In fairness, those who flee America to escape MAGA may find themselves confronted by a host of unpleasant surprises. The headaches start with the red tape. On any given day, my Expats in Italy Facebook group teems with the sort of questions that can drive a novice foreign-property owner batty. Why won't my Italian utility company let me pay my bill with a US credit card? (Answer: Because it won't.) Property bidders must have their offers officially registered with the local municipality and verified by the godlike person known as the "notaio," an official of ancient standing who drafts and authenticates the raft of documents for a fair-size fee.
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Promises, promises.
And the problem with that is, given the types that’ll flee?
They will all go back to North Korea.
Some of the best news I’ve heard today.
We can only hope.
I’ve read expat life in the Phillipines can be lovely and very reasonable.
Good fooking riddance!
Fortunately, Canada’s cold weather and high taxes (especially on the rich) usually send them back
Agree.
America has been too crowded with unsavory Leftists for a long time. We need wide open spaces and good people (us).
This guy’s hysteric nonsense aimed at some kind of retribution they think would hurt us. Nothing farther from the truth LEAVE THEN!
No, it isn't. It would be great if it were, but it isn't.
Probably a lot of empty homes they could get cheap in Venezuela..
They can catch the return flights to Venezuela.
Should be made to carry out their promises!
And, maybe take 10 “migrants” with them.
We’re going thru the most horrific 3 years and libs are worried about Trump?
They truly are stupid. I hope they find solace in a communist country of their choice.
They ALWAYS say this...and never do.
What is it with all of these sales pitches tonight? I’m already voting for Trump!
Bye ya’ll, don’t let the door hit you where the sun don’t shine!
where is the laughing emoji
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