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Nov 4, 2020 1:34 PM

Simiann

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I know this isn’t really a confession but it’s the closest meme I could think of. I hate where I’m from. I grew up with very conservative parents and was taught that America was the greatest. After college and living in the real world, I realize how much of a joke that is. All I want is to leave, but either can’t afford it, or am not classified as a “skilled worker”. I’d be willing to uproot my entire life just to get the hell out of this shit show of a country. I’m constantly angry about the government or political whatever and I just want human rights to be valued over monetary gain. Why are we the only “first world” country without free health care? Why are people being arrested for years for having a little bit of weed on them, but politicians can commit insider trading and tax fraud and have nothing happen to them? How can we be a country that stands for liberty and justice for all and then oppress people of color and non straight sexual orientations? How can a presidential candidate have 2.5 million more votes in the popular vote, and still lose the election. I’m sick of it, I just want out. Sorry for the rant.

When i get out of college I am leaving.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Come to The Netherlands. We could do with some decent folks.

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

We can make america better. Maybe. Id Like to believe

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Haha but you cant because we're rona banned.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I mean, you can whine about it or stay and keep fighting the good fight.

5 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 5

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm hoping to get an entry level position in my field for a year or so then hopefully be able to land a decent job in another country.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bye

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 5

I doubt the majority of you that say you’re leaving the country have ever lived in another country. Good luck, difficult times ahead for you

5 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 12

Do everything you can to help make it better. Volunteer, and be patient with those who have a different view. Things will get better, I hope

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

it’s a long rod, but it’s time for grassroots civic engagement.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

*road

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

C ya!

5 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 11

The best part about all the "go" "c ya" & "bye" comeents are the fact that they don't realize WE CAN'T EVEN LEAVE IF WE WANTED TO RN.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Think like Bender; you are so ashamed, you wish everyone else was dead. Specifically, those making you ashamed.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

There are many of us that feel this way

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Join the foreign legion

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can never have back the 10 years I spent "protecting" these people but God damn I thought that I swore to to defend and uphold something t

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That gave people the right to exist with equal rights and boy have I been hoodwinked

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Remember Americans, most people voted by mail in and they haven't been counted yet so chill out and wait.

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

While true, imo it should never have been this close. Even if Biden wins, that’s still a sad amount of people willing to vote for Trump 1/

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

After *gestures vaguely to everything * 2/2

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Could always run for city council...

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

They trapped us here. You can't afford to leave. Hell, you can't afford to move to a Blue state. Get on your mask and go back to work.

5 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 12

I can afford to leave but i dont think were allowed to go anywhere id want to move

5 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

This. I would love to move to a blue state and I was hopeful that Texas would turn. Retired veteran at 100% disability I get 0 property tax

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Would be too painful on the wallet to uproot and pay property taxes :/

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 8

It takes planning and dedication but its entirely possible to leave. Hell, get a scuba divemaster cert. It can get you to some pretty areas.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That’s actually a good idea, I might look into that. I live in the middle of my state away from the ocean but hopefully there’s something

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

if you have a big body of water nearby theres bound to be an occasion for one in the area almost definitely ?

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Even if Biden wins, I share this sentiment. Not enough to do anything about it. But, just dismayed.

5 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 4

Bloody hell CAN we do about it? 0 representation in ANY branch, police armed to the teeth, & neighbors are sister-shagging knuckle draggers

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Biden wining doesn't solve much, it just delays the inevitable

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't worry America, the cruise missiles are already launched! We'll be bringing you democracy in a jiffy. Love, the world.

5 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Are you on the sauce, tree bear?!

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

you cant leave, most countries dont allow american to enter due to covid.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I know :(

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

still, have you checked how expensive it is to not become american?

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh yes. It’s 11k just to denounce your citizenship so you don’t have to pay American taxes anymore, doesn’t include moving costs

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Or application fees for citizenship elsewhere, it’s an expensive process for sure

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Volunteer for the Peace Corp or similar. They always need people and they'll get you out of where you are now.

5 years ago | Likes 92 Dislikes 1

If you are young, take a sabbatical or walkabout. Us people locked down with mortgages, debt, or kids in school have to eat the shit sammich

5 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I have a dumb family who I love and who love me now. Stupid dumb family. Can't even hop a ride on the Peace Corp.

5 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I’m engaged, as awesome of an opportunity as that sounds, I don’t think I could leave my fiancé and my cats behind

5 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

Take the fiancé with you.. Cats might have wait on you.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Go.

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

I wish I had a cool 25-50k lying around to afford to leave, it costs 11 grand alone just to renounce American citizenship

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You can renounce to it? And they charge that much? And if you do, then what nationality will you be left with?

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you move to another country, you still have to pay taxes in America as you are still an “American citizen”

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I’d have to move and acquire citizenship in another country, and then pay 11k to no longer be an American citizen

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So that I wouldn’t have to pay American taxes anymore

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Head down to Mexico

5 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 3

Living in a shack on the beach in Mexico sounds like bliss to me

5 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

Yucatán Peninsula, Merida. If you have a Mexican consulate nearby, inquire on qualifications

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

It’s closed . I closed it up.we don’t want you silly Americans-

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

I’ll let you work for me at my villa

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I’m down

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Come to Germany. We have sausages, beer, social security, education and lots of freedom

5 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

If you guys would take me, I would in a heartbeat. I don’t think I’m specialized enough to get a work visa though :(

5 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

If someone hires you, you only need an university degree.

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Really?? Time to start flooding Germany with my CV. I hope “professional gigalo” is worth something.

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0