One of the problems with heading to another country is that there really are no other countries that are better. In Hitler's Germany, Jews could escape to America and in that particular situation most countries were probably better. The same was true after the war for those people living in Soviet Russia or communist eastern Europe. With the destruction of America there is no place left to escape to. It's not just the US that is on the verge of collapse, it's the entire world.mojo84 wrote:I agree our country is not what it used to be and the majority of our leaders have lost the intended purpose for positions they hold and many of the country's citizens have lost their moral compass along with other founding values. However, to say one would rather live in Brazil or most other countries, I believe does not follow the "voice of reason". While we have our problems and we are not what we once were, we are still the greatest nation on this earth and we hold the most opportunity and promise. It is up to us to right the ship even though we face incredible odds and headwinds. We must not give up. We must keep fighting for what our forefathers and the founding fathers fought and died for.VoiceofReason wrote:I suppose I am just old and fed up with the way the country is going and I don't want to be here to see the collapse and breakup of the U.S.mojo84 wrote:Interesting choice. Have you done any research on the crime and cost of living in Brazil? Speaking of your back, how about the health care system. Have you looked into their healthcare
I'll gladly and proudly choose the United States of America over Brazil any day.
We are no longer a democracy, when two or three percent of the population can corrupt the institution of marriage in spite of the wishes of the majority of the people.
That is only one example. I could sit here for hours listing the problems this country has and it is the responsibility of both parties.
Obummer is a whole discussion which I don’t want to get into.
America was/is the greatest country in the world. It is what it is going to become is the reason I would like to move.
It isn't up to the government to dictate to us what we should believe and what is right. It is up to us as society to lead the charge. Along with that, conflict and difference in opinion will arise but it is still up to us to right the ship. Our kids and grand kids will look back at us and wonder why we let the country get in the shape it is in.
Bottom line, if anyone wants to throw in the towel and move to another country they think is better, then don't wait another minute. Pack your bags and hit the road but don't try to come back when it is realized the grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence. Don't forget, there are millions that have come and are doing everything they can to flee from where they are and come to this country some seem to think is so bad.
Even if other countries weren't already teetering on the brink a US collapse would bring a lot of them down. I don't want to be a foreigner and outsider in another country when everything comes apart. I don't think "rich" Americans are going to fare too well in other countries during a global economic collapse. Americans abroad are more likely to find themselves being scapegoated, and as outsiders are likely to be targets for the wrath of the indigenous population. Emigration is really only viable when you leave a less stable country for a more stable country, and in a generally stable world. I don't see any countries that are more stable than the US however unstable the US may be at the moment.