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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.
ITTOOKALONGTIMETOTHINKOFTHISNAME
We can make america better. Maybe. Id Like to believe
hollanderpolder
Come to The Netherlands. We could do with some decent folks.
SnossedAndLost
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.
BismarckWaldstein
When i get out of college I am leaving.
kirchd
Leave
captainofrock
C ya!
MoldyCrow
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
TallyReign
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
TallyReign
That gave people the right to exist with equal rights and boy have I been hoodwinked
Dankyoupro
Bye
StreaksOnTheChinaNeverMatteredBefore
I mean, you can whine about it or stay and keep fighting the good fight.
brit614
There are many of us that feel this way
quietwalker
Think like Bender; you are so ashamed, you wish everyone else was dead. Specifically, those making you ashamed.
MindOverMatt
Remember Americans, most people voted by mail in and they haven't been counted yet so chill out and wait.
ShutTheFrontDoors
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/
ShutTheFrontDoors
After *gestures vaguely to everything * 2/2
1beep1bleep
In Uruguay you can have a decent life if you keep your expectations low. Decent Healthcare, great internet, relatively clean environment...
1beep1bleep
However, I encourage you to stay and fight to turn that shitshow around, the world can't afford to have a nazi USA.
perki1984
Could always run for city council...
notyourmommasinfidel
DoctorDudeBruh
Volunteer for the Peace Corp or similar. They always need people and they'll get you out of where you are now.
TopherE
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
AstronautChicken
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.
Simiann
I’m engaged, as awesome of an opportunity as that sounds, I don’t think I could leave my fiancé and my cats behind
BadCompanyIsHere
Take the fiancé with you.. Cats might have wait on you.
DentMachine
guactopus
Haha but you cant because we're rona banned.
DontFilmVerticallyAsshole
Come to Germany. We have sausages, beer, social security, education and lots of freedom
Simiann
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 :(
LoveWarriorPrincess
If someone hires you, you only need an university degree.
Smagalicious
Really?? Time to start flooding Germany with my CV. I hope “professional gigalo” is worth something.
Abhorrentscorn
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.
stupidfaceshiba
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
stupidfaceshiba
Would be too painful on the wallet to uproot and pay property taxes :/
wnxkrayzie
I can afford to leave but i dont think were allowed to go anywhere id want to move
ProcrastinationWillHaveToWait
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
ICampOntheFirstDate
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.
Simiann
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
Tempus95fugit
if you have a big body of water nearby theres bound to be an occasion for one in the area almost definitely ?
ShaSheemasClaw
Join the foreign legion
thomasyomamas
it’s a long rod, but it’s time for grassroots civic engagement.
thomasyomamas
*road
certainlynotaserialkiller
you cant leave, most countries dont allow american to enter due to covid.
Simiann
I know :(
certainlynotaserialkiller
still, have you checked how expensive it is to not become american?
Simiann
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
Simiann
Or application fees for citizenship elsewhere, it’s an expensive process for sure
heethin
Even if Biden wins, I share this sentiment. Not enough to do anything about it. But, just dismayed.
manymadmasks
Bloody hell CAN we do about it? 0 representation in ANY branch, police armed to the teeth, & neighbors are sister-shagging knuckle draggers
ihavethelowground
Biden wining doesn't solve much, it just delays the inevitable
KoalaOnTheJuice
Don't worry America, the cruise missiles are already launched! We'll be bringing you democracy in a jiffy. Love, the world.
Commentsaboutyourusername
Are you on the sauce, tree bear?!
hhager23
Go.
Simiann
I wish I had a cool 25-50k lying around to afford to leave, it costs 11 grand alone just to renounce American citizenship
TheMakkenrou
You can renounce to it? And they charge that much? And if you do, then what nationality will you be left with?
Simiann
If you move to another country, you still have to pay taxes in America as you are still an “American citizen”
Simiann
I’d have to move and acquire citizenship in another country, and then pay 11k to no longer be an American citizen
Simiann
So that I wouldn’t have to pay American taxes anymore
BadCompanyIsHere
Head down to Mexico
Simiann
Living in a shack on the beach in Mexico sounds like bliss to me
stupidfaceshiba
Yucatán Peninsula, Merida. If you have a Mexican consulate nearby, inquire on qualifications
PresidentOfMexico
It’s closed . I closed it up.we don’t want you silly Americans-
PresidentOfMexico
I’ll let you work for me at my villa
Simiann
I’m down