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enid602

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28. Retiring abroad

Reply to Joinfortmill (Reply #15)

Fri Nov 17, 2023, 06:01 PM

Nov 2023

I’m 70. Would love to move to Argentina or Uruguay, but my Medicare is no good there. I could just come home twice a year for medical appointments, but after such a long flight I’d hate to encounter government agents upon entering the country.

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My friend is Jewish, a Democrat, and a lesbian. She is living in constant fear of next November. [View all] Cyrano Nov 2023 OP

There could likely be some type of a major rebellion IMO if this shit happens. I don't RKP5637 Nov 2023 #1

They're organized for a takeover. We're not prepared to prevent it. Cyrano Nov 2023 #8

Disagree with this: MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2023 #19

They're not only organized, they're identifying the Nazis to take over on Day 1. Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #22

Excellent post Dave says Nov 2023 #2

Exactly. Jack Smith and our courts are not going to save us, anymore than Mueller did. Midnight Writer Nov 2023 #3

We need one of the biggest Dem turnouts in history. And we must hope it's enough. Cyrano Nov 2023 #4

That's actually not true about 2000 ITAL Nov 2023 #11

Yes, it actually is true about 2000. But this argument is for a different thread. Cyrano Nov 2023 #12

It's not, if you care to read ITAL Nov 2023 #24

So am I, though not a lesbian, I am gay. Behind the Aegis Nov 2023 #5

Agreed Chi67 Nov 2023 #34

Your friend is aware, and that's a good first step Kennah Nov 2023 #6

I'm trans and an atheist vercetti2021 Nov 2023 #7

Everyone besides MAGA is scared BootOutTheGoons Nov 2023 #9

if anyone of them come after me , it will be all over for them AllaN01Bear Nov 2023 #10

Pay attention America! Shoonra Nov 2023 #13

We're glad to have you as an ally, even if it isn't permanent. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #14

Your entire party has been kissing his orange ass for about seven years. Why would they stop now? Cyrano Nov 2023 #16

I felt that way in 2016. Even had a plan. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #15

Where did you land? Not inclined to go to Mexico but heard good things about Portugal. Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #18

Stayed in the States, but my plan Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #26

Very smart. Could probably start a "bug out/ exodus" app. Sadly Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #31

Retiring abroad enid602 Nov 2023 #28

Her fears are legitimate. They are insane bloodthirsty fascists. She is not alone. Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #17

This will set off a kerfuffle but here goes: Hieronymus Phact Nov 2023 #20

Keep your grandpamike1 Nov 2023 #25

I support this vercetti2021 Nov 2023 #30

K&R ismnotwasm Nov 2023 #21

As Cher said grandpamike1 Nov 2023 #23

But the cops would protect us! JoseBalow Nov 2023 #27

Most of the Republicans I know are very pro Israel womanofthehills Nov 2023 #29

I understand the terror. Oneironaut Nov 2023 #32

I'm in the arm yourself camp. Squatchman Nov 2023 #33

Im white, straight, male, and Christian and Im in constant fear also. honest.abe Nov 2023 #35

As antisemitism is being normalized all over the world, Beastly Boy Nov 2023 #36