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Abstractartist

(282 posts)
80. Not me
Sun Jul 20, 2025, 09:18 AM
Sunday

I’m not going to be forced out of my country. I worked to long and hard, saved and saved to buy my place and retirement. At 67, on pension, SS, and 403b, I’d rather become a fighting citizen before leaving.

To all thinking of leaving, good luck with your decision and new life. Just check your destination carefully. There is crazy shit everywhere.

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I did it. Tom Dyer Jul 19 #1
Wish I could. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 19 #3
Where did you land? 58Sunliner Sunday #76
Have you looked into Costa Rica?? InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 19 #2
I've heard its dangerous, BonnieJW Jul 19 #17
It's Not Deep State Witch Jul 19 #18
I've heard that expat communities in Mexico RazorbackExpat Sunday #71
Cost of living is too expensive or of immigrating? Fiendish Thingy Jul 19 #36
It was my understanding Canada doesn't have a visa for retirees. One of you Canadian? 58Sunliner Sunday #77
Ireland would be a good option COL Mustard Jul 19 #24
Cold winters. sinkingfeeling Jul 19 #51
Depends on where in Ireland. WestMichRad Jul 19 #65
Right SCantiGOP Sunday #91
I've been there in the winter. COL Mustard Sunday #70
Good luck getting a visa róisín_dubh Sunday #127
Good point. COL Mustard Monday #132
leaving Texas for a non-fascist state is a sensible starting point cadoman Jul 19 #4
For Ireland you need at least a grandparent stollen Jul 19 #39
if my local schoolyard was any indication... cadoman Jul 19 #55
That would be for citizenship, I believe whathehell Sunday #97
Ireland wants you to have an income of 50,000EU a year! CountAllVotes Sunday #101
No surprise there. Old Crank Sunday #111
Cead Mile Failte CountAllVotes Sunday #116
Ireland, like most EU countries Old Crank Sunday #117
Have lived in France since 2018 timvrip Sunday #118
thanks for the info. CountAllVotes Sunday #120
Ireland wants you have that income for what? Mariana Monday #137
that was what I was sent CountAllVotes Monday #139
Sounds like they sent you the requirements for non-citizens. Mariana Tuesday #140
I would, if I had the means...I'm old and broke, so stuck in this shithole country which is going to get much shitier... wcmagumba Jul 19 #5
Yeah, I'm old and broke as well, plus my kids would never leave, so I can't go. mucholderthandirt Sunday #79
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT CountAllVotes Sunday #122
Maybe wait until the midterms shelshaw Jul 19 #6
Amen... I began thinking about it in 2016. Joinfortmill Jul 19 #7
Living in the mountains, a go bag is a necessity. usonian Jul 19 #45
A sad reflection on Conservative values BOSSHOG Jul 19 #8
I will never abandon my country to fascism Skittles Jul 19 #38
We ain't going nowhere BOSSHOG Jul 19 #41
my mum was never an American citizen Skittles Jul 19 #50
BINGO! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sunday #85
I agree. I will never leave. Wifes husband Sunday #92
We're making our way to Scotland now stollen Jul 19 #46
Yes indeed. Then theres Vance BOSSHOG Jul 19 #48
Then there's Vance kkmarie Sunday #95
And soldierant Sunday #110
kkmarie................. Upthevibe Sunday #119
Yes both together kkmarie Monday #131
Been thinking about VAnce evilhime Monday #134
Yes, save yourselves and leave Grim Chieftain Jul 19 #9
We lived in Victoria, BC for several years Metaphorical Jul 19 #67
Vancouver Island in BC is marvellous Fiendish Thingy Jul 19 #10
But isn't it expensive? BonnieJW Jul 19 #19
The city of Vancouver is indeed expensive Fiendish Thingy Jul 19 #28
As I said, I live on Vancouver ISLAND, not the city of Vancouver Fiendish Thingy Sunday #98
Just wondering, are you an expat or do you have Canadian cirtizenship? My wife and I looked at possibly retiring to KPN Sunday #93
We are dual citizens Fiendish Thingy Sunday #99
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 19 #11
Thanks. Susan Calvin Jul 19 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Sunday #87
I've thought about it tmars505 Jul 19 #12
There is a certain feeling of liberation markodochartaigh Jul 19 #13
I lived and worked in Dallas for about a year in the late 70s and though I am straight I lived in the Oak Lawn area... wcmagumba Jul 19 #16
I was just dumbfounded markodochartaigh Jul 19 #26
it's why I detest hearing people talk about "small town values" Skittles Jul 19 #44
Growing up markodochartaigh Jul 19 #59
My best friend's wife runs a modern dance company in Dallas. DFW Jul 19 #35
I grew up in Dallas and lived at the Melrose Hotel where my father was the hotel's manager back in the late 50s. CTyankee Sunday #84
There's a lot of things to consider before moving out of country LogDog75 Jul 19 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 19 #29
Figuring out Germany's health care system if your employer is American is easy DFW Jul 19 #66
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We came over to Germany the year before Trump 1 Old Crank Sunday #112
I'm 74 also, and I'm planning to outlive Chump by several years FakeNoose Jul 19 #32
Amen Joinfortmill Sunday #74
Also: Are you young enough to work there? Retrograde Jul 19 #40
you forgot the most important thing: you will die if you stay here and Krasnov is in power cadoman Jul 19 #58
Very good summation. Nothing you listed is optional. DFW Sunday #69
Thank you for the wake up call. EllieBC Sunday #94
That's where we are as well. Told my oldest if she lands a job in Canada Maru Kitteh Jul 19 #15
Me too Gimble Jul 19 #47
Do it if you can!! I know I sure as hell would if it was an option but unfortunately its impossible 😭😟 cstanleytech Jul 19 #20
It's worth considering if your finances allow it fujiyamasan Jul 19 #21
This is incredibly sad ... ...nt Jarqui Jul 19 #23
My partner and I are working on this now. sdfernando Jul 19 #25
destination? vapor2 Jul 19 #27
We are going to sdfernando Jul 19 #52
watch out for the crazy weather Celerity Jul 19 #61
This was mostly in the provence of Valencia sdfernando Jul 19 #62
good to hear (for the city) be safe! Celerity Jul 19 #63
That first image still... druidity33 Sunday #72
I've never heard of basketball sized hail DFW Sunday #78
look at the link for the first youtube video... druidity33 Sunday #83
the world record for a hailstone is 8" in diameter moonshinegnomie Sunday #82
Unknown Celerity Jul 19 #60
We are considering a move as well.. Escape Jul 19 #30
Texan here looking at New Mexico SARose Sunday #88
Who would you have to celebrate with Oeditpus Rex Jul 19 #31
Oh there'll be plenty of folks celebrating that one! calimary Jul 19 #43
I lived abroad for 12 years (Mexico and Italy.) How do you feel about dealing with fierywoman Jul 19 #33
When I think of how my grandparents struggled to get here in 1918 The Blue Flower Jul 19 #34
Depends on a lot things ... your ages, jobs, financial assets, health, other family members FakeNoose Jul 19 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 19 #42
SS is $ already saved out of one's pay stollen Jul 19 #49
Depends on where you go. 58Sunliner Sunday #81
Remember... Mike Nelson Jul 19 #53
2022 dcmfox Jul 19 #54
Sadly, even if Trump dropped dead this instant, Grammy23 Jul 19 #56
The Trump cultist are not going to rally around Vance... hunter Monday #135
Vance is not the guy to ride in on a white horse. Grammy23 Monday #138
My last flight out of the USA is next Friday, July 25. Then I will reside in Costa Rica. sinkingfeeling Jul 19 #57
Good luck bdamomma Jul 19 #64
Best wishes for a wonderful life! Evolve Dammit Sunday #115
Here are some thoughts - GoneOffShore Sunday #73
Love this! You were very smart in how you did this. Joinfortmill Sunday #75
Not me Abstractartist Sunday #80
Yea, I look as real estate abroad every week. My biggest worry is when the stock market crashes and flying_wahini Sunday #86
I have been saying popsdenver Sunday #89
I have a granddaughter living in Spain and the NGeorgian Sunday #90
When I started Delphinus Monday #133
If I had the money, I would seriously consider it edbermac Sunday #96
'The lesson of 1933 is - you get out' V850i Sunday #100
I recall that story NJCher Sunday #123
We've bandied it about house money and the boy underpants Sunday #102
i have thought about it but et tu Sunday #103
We live across the river from Canada and bif Sunday #104
If you have that luxury misanthrope Sunday #105
A question edhopper Sunday #106
When you hit 65 you have to sign up for Medicare Old Crank Sunday #113
I'm an old man. Magoo48 Sunday #107
When you're that unhappy living somewhere PennRalphie Sunday #108
Right wing fascist insanity is happening everywhere. We're going to stick it out here and take our country back. Martin68 Sunday #109
We moved to Germany in 2015. Old Crank Sunday #114
Ellen did it. moondust Sunday #121
Hah! Ellen is loaded róisín_dubh Sunday #128
Did you try it? moondust Sunday #129
Yes I live in the UK róisín_dubh Monday #130
Happiness comes from within NJCher Sunday #124
I have friends and relatives in Australia... Xolodno Sunday #125
Portugal has a lot of Brits, viva la Sunday #126
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