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80. Not me

Reply to moonshinegnomie (Original post)

Sun Jul 20, 2025, 09:18 AM

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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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my wife asked if we should leave the country [View all] moonshinegnomie Jul 19 OP

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

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Thanks. Susan Calvin Jul 19 #22

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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

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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

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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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