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In reply to the discussion: How fucked up is the USA? [View all]honest.abe
(9,238 posts)3. If Trump wins in 2024 you will see millions of folks leaving the USA... including me.
In fact we are probably leaving before the election not so much because of Trump but we just want to get out of here. The ugly politics, the high cost of living, high cost of health care, the high cost of housing, the traffic, the stress of working, the gun culture, the violence, I could go on and on. In fact we are likely to move to the Philippines as well and may actually end up in Iloilo area where you are located. My wife is originally from the Philippines as well. Of course the Philippines isnt perfect and has many issues of its own but for us its a much better situation than here. Maybe we will see you there Pototan!
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I saw a car with a cheerleader-parent insignia and a profane epithet against POTUS and VP.
John1956PA
Jun 2023
#2
And that is a good example of how normalized hate and gun violence has become.
Evolve Dammit
Jun 2023
#72
If Trump wins in 2024 you will see millions of folks leaving the USA... including me.
honest.abe
Jun 2023
#3
To be fair, the Philippines has its own political issues to deal with at the moment.
keopeli
Jun 2023
#21
Yes, there was. Your Presidents serve one term. And Duterte handed power to F. Marcos' progeny.
keopeli
Jun 2023
#51
I could not be happier for my Philippino friends that your politics have settled.
keopeli
Jun 2023
#89
Yes, it is pretty fucked up, but it is a minority of the US that is so
DemocraticPatriot
Jun 2023
#25
You forgot the former Vice President that was directly under attack by the insurrectionists,
Bluethroughu
Jun 2023
#33
My point was that it never has been good old days. We have just come upon our
Wonder Why
Jun 2023
#77
During your lifetime, which President do you believe was worse than *rump? n/t
Uncle Joe
Jun 2023
#56