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89. If You're Retired, They Actually Do

Thu Oct 24, 2024, 07:47 PM

Oct 2024

Most have some kind of a "retirement" visa. I'm a recently retired federal employee. I was already planning to move abroad for financial reasons. But I have some obligations that will keep me here for a while longer. A fascist regime will definitely light a fire under me though. I have a fear that Trump and Musk will f@#& around with my pension, health insurance, and social security. Trump already had proposals to screw around with the benefits of federal employees and retirees last time around but he was blocked by Congress.

I am considering Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand, or the Philippines. All of those countries have retirement visas. They have minimum income requirements but they're fairly low and easy to meet. I'm not too crazy about some of the governments but I won't be involved with the local politics. I just want to kick back and enjoy my retirement. My friend is planning to retire to Portugal. That has become a hotspot as of late.

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Seriously, what are you going to do if Trump wins? [View all] Matthew28 Oct 2024 OP

Especially if he suspends the constitution on day one. It doesn't matter Meadowoak Oct 2024 #1

Drugs RandySF Oct 2024 #2

I'm going to turn into a Valium addict. It's the only drug I can see getting addicted to. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #5

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Worry about Vance taking over. keithbvadu2 Oct 2024 #3

You won't have to worry long... S/V Loner Oct 2024 #31

And how is this "plan" going to be carried out? onenote Oct 2024 #53

Feet first is most likely Attilatheblond Oct 2024 #80

No one is going to "25th him" since that would take a majority of the cabinet he appoints. onenote Oct 2024 #88

He will get a pardon if he leaves... S/V Loner Oct 2024 #100

He's not worrying about a pardon unless and until he actually is ordered to serve time onenote Oct 2024 #122

Oh I definitely think it's on his mind and he's worried. I mean he's already talking about possibly pardoning Hunter. Native Oct 2024 #152

How would it be beneficial to him? Maybe he thinks it would be but more likely just another lie. onenote Oct 2024 #168

I'm sure he's got some convoluted deal in his mind that he thinks he can pull off Native Oct 2024 #170

He knows he's not going to be sent to prison in November. Even if he's sentenced it will be stayed while its on appeal. onenote Oct 2024 #171

I really can't figure out the answer to that question, I have no idea what I would do. Think. Again. Oct 2024 #4

What did you do last time? soandso Oct 2024 #15

Last time he was certainly less dangerous, resentful, and prepared to do harm than he is now. Think. Again. Oct 2024 #26

I absolutely refuse to believe FalloutShelter Oct 2024 #6

"Makes no Sense" stopped making sense a while ago NoRethugFriends Oct 2024 #11

Think racism. Captain Zero Oct 2024 #75

Who wins the actual vote is only one way he might take power again. Think. Again. Oct 2024 #30

Brace and hope in 4 years we still have a country left to re-build. nt Quixote1818 Oct 2024 #7

Promptly leaving the country shelshaw Oct 2024 #8

I will check out of politics permanently edisdead Oct 2024 #9

Start buying lottery tickets so I have a (very slight chance) to get the hell out. catbyte Oct 2024 #10

I really don't know what I'll do....... a kennedy Oct 2024 #12

Seriously, leaving the country for good. sinkingfeeling Oct 2024 #13

For where? soandso Oct 2024 #16

Ireland and New Zealand. sinkingfeeling Oct 2024 #25

Do you have connections or citizenship soandso Oct 2024 #51

You just need to have a job on the skills shortage list. meadowlander Oct 2024 #118

3 month visa in Ireland and 3 month in NZ and 6 months roaming. sinkingfeeling Oct 2024 #62

Interesting, as they are at opposite ends of the Earth Hekate Oct 2024 #139

Yep LtTx Oct 2024 #147

Me too! Best investment I ever made. Native Oct 2024 #154

Uruguay enid602 Oct 2024 #176

Russian bots pretending to be Americans leaving America due to Biden keithbvadu2 Oct 2024 #49

This is priceless. Thx for posting MomInTheCrowd Oct 2024 #131

Probably the exact same thing I did in 2016. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #14

That might not be an option. Think. Again. Oct 2024 #32

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Hi Sunshine!! GP6971 Oct 2024 #87

Get my last will and testament in order misanthrope Oct 2024 #17

I'd probably stop having faith in the future of this country Matthew28 Oct 2024 #18

If Trump wins brettdale Oct 2024 #19

Believe you are right but sincerely hope not. Blue Full Moon Oct 2024 #96

We will win!!!!! bdamomma Oct 2024 #20

💙 Deuxcents Oct 2024 #132

Call my financial advisor about my investments. Emile Oct 2024 #21

Be very depressed for a few days. Then realize life goes on. We'll more than likely regain the House so beaglelover Oct 2024 #22

It's a secret FelineOverlord Oct 2024 #23

Like those that say 'Biden's not my President'? nt kelly1mm Oct 2024 #112

More like FelineOverlord Oct 2024 #115

OK and 'absolutely refusing to accept a Christofascist dictatorship' means more or less than kelly1mm Oct 2024 #117

Pray for our country grobertj Oct 2024 #24

Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. struggle4progress Oct 2024 #27

Join the Resistance. delisen Oct 2024 #28

Pretty much what I did from 2017-2021, but hopefully with less social distancing Jose Garcia Oct 2024 #29

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Bella ciao struggle4progress Oct 2024 #33

God knows we need music -- appreciate this playlist & will listen tomorrow Hekate Oct 2024 #143

Too old to go anywhere so... S/V Loner Oct 2024 #34

Life goes on Bonx Oct 2024 #35

Not for a lot of us, though. Did you hear him mention something about deportations and prisons? Think. Again. Oct 2024 #39

Life won't go on for everybody if he destroys our healthcare. StarryNite Oct 2024 #138

Racism, and sexism will increase, along w anti-immigrant atmosphere, AND IF we lose the Senate, don't get The House.. electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #175

the racists will become even more bold southmost Oct 2024 #36

I constantly check my home value vs what I owe, my full 401K if I pulled with all of the penalties, my small, modest, Grown2Hate Oct 2024 #37

same... NatBurner Oct 2024 #76

Mexico's president wants to turn Mexico into LeftInTX Oct 2024 #123

Suffer and struggle 0rganism Oct 2024 #38

Enough with the fear mongering. Biophilic Oct 2024 #40

You read Rebl2 Oct 2024 #69

Good Point! vapor2 Oct 2024 #91

Not this 'Team Blue Benevolent Dictatorship' fantasy again. Really it gets old .... nt kelly1mm Oct 2024 #113

He does NOT have immunity. Have you not actually read the decision? thebigidea Oct 2024 #145

I was not responding to the article, but rather the poster. Biophilic Oct 2024 #146

Hunker down Ishoutandscream2 Oct 2024 #41

Leave the USA. If Trump wins. SupportSanity Oct 2024 #42

I'm 81... I plan on just buttoning in and hang on as best I can. I fought my war when I was young. nt albacore Oct 2024 #43

Hear, hear. It looks different on this side, after all. Hekate Oct 2024 #141

True, but now I have a grandchild... Sparkly Oct 2024 #169

I will never leave California again. Demobrat Oct 2024 #44

That's what I've decided as well. This is where we are, we've made plans to help the next 2 generations... Hekate Oct 2024 #142

Same here in CT but I WILL visit CA, NY, MA - where my kids and grandkids live CTyankee Oct 2024 #161

I have young female relatives in the Midwest. Demobrat Oct 2024 #165

I will check out for a while Marigold Oct 2024 #45

La complainte du partisan struggle4progress Oct 2024 #46

Leaving the Country AldebTX Oct 2024 #47

Since i cannot afford to leave Anza404 Oct 2024 #48

Harris will most likely win, but there does need to be a contingency plan... ck4829 Oct 2024 #50

Don't Mourn, Organize! struggle4progress Oct 2024 #52

Sons of Molly struggle4progress Oct 2024 #54

Song of the leaders struggle4progress Oct 2024 #55

Me, personally? MLF1981 Oct 2024 #56

Bells Of Rhymney struggle4progress Oct 2024 #57

If Abstractartist Oct 2024 #58

Get up! Stand up! struggle4progress Oct 2024 #59

Delete all my social media and just play games on my iPad and computer kimbutgar Oct 2024 #60

I will be off social media if the unthinkable happens too. Boomerproud Oct 2024 #74

Joe Hill's last will struggle4progress Oct 2024 #61

We shall not be moved struggle4progress Oct 2024 #63

How can I keep from singing? struggle4progress Oct 2024 #64

I remember people here in 2004 were all saying Seeking Serenity Oct 2024 #65

That would be the resistance. Yes, if Trump wins join the resistance. SupportSanity Oct 2024 #90

It's unrealistic. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #108

Miner's lifeguard struggle4progress Oct 2024 #66

I will make good use of my dual citizenship and get the fuck out of Dodge. Native Oct 2024 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx Oct 2024 #148

Which side are you on? struggle4progress Oct 2024 #68

Freedom is a constant struggle struggle4progress Oct 2024 #70

Continue going about my life as I'm doing now Kaleva Oct 2024 #71

I won't abandon my country to fascism, I know that Skittles Oct 2024 #72

We are NOT going to lose, because if you don't have means, there isn't a damn thing you can do. No one should delude JohnSJ Oct 2024 #73

Stay right where I am in Costa Rica. LakeArenal Oct 2024 #77

No effing idea. I wont be retiring as planned CousinIT Oct 2024 #78

If You're Retired, They Actually Do Florida Dem Oct 2024 #89

Encourage my kids to go to Canada. nolabear Oct 2024 #81

My daughter is a nurse Freddie Oct 2024 #119

Tidy up the guest room in preparation for visits from my many 'nieces' who might visit me from Texas or Utah. Attilatheblond Oct 2024 #82

If he gets in there will be a full country ban so that will not help. I am in Canada, only a couple hours from Bev54 Oct 2024 #95

I live in a border town too Attilatheblond Oct 2024 #120

I'm starting to think along those lines. Demobrat Oct 2024 #98

We'll be lucky if Planned Parenthood still exists if he's elected - TBF Oct 2024 #125

Move to Europe lapfog_1 Oct 2024 #83

Retired Fed Here (DOJ and DHS) Florida Dem Oct 2024 #93

That's my concern too. Even with dual citizenship, and having the EU avaliable, with less SS benefits will I be better Native Oct 2024 #149

Vomit, be depressed iemanja Oct 2024 #84

I would do the same, but before that, I'd have to run down the list of everyone responsible ecstatic Oct 2024 #116

77 years old here. NOT going anywhere! I will stay and bluestarone Oct 2024 #86

I have a home in another country. ramedy Oct 2024 #92

I'll be yelling stolen election from the rooftops. lpbk2713 Oct 2024 #94

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2024 #97

Maybe buy a musket SomedayKindaLove Oct 2024 #99

Plan for 2026 Polybius Oct 2024 #101

Go on as I can The Blue Flower Oct 2024 #102

I will conduct a normal day rinse and repeat Groundhawg Oct 2024 #103

Resist. Eko Oct 2024 #104

Keep fighting against him. Quiet Em Oct 2024 #105

isn't that how it always is? Skittles Oct 2024 #178

My daughter gave me a gift that I treasure Quiet Em Oct 2024 #179

your girl gets it Skittles Oct 2024 #180

I have already secured my Canadian Citizenship Certificate mchill Oct 2024 #106

Same thing I did in 2016 when he won the first time. Go to work Wednesday, love my family, buckle up. NT kelly1mm Oct 2024 #107

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2024 #124

No idea who Jose Garcia is and I doubt I would be celebrating. nt kelly1mm Oct 2024 #127

Sometimes, the prospect of something happening is so abhorrent BWdem4life Oct 2024 #109

Check out Diraven Oct 2024 #110

Leaving the country would be just about impossible due to my disability. Different Drummer Oct 2024 #111

Is there any reason to imagine suffering that I believe won't happen? NNadir Oct 2024 #114

If your life or livelihood or loved ones could be deported or attacked, I don't think it's premature to be proactive. Native Oct 2024 #150

There are a lot of horrible things that could happen to me. I don't drive my car thinking of what I'll do if it... NNadir Oct 2024 #153

I totally get you, but the odds of getting run over or even getting cancer Native Oct 2024 #162

The odds of dying are 100%. The lifetime risk of dying of any type of cancer is about 20%, non trivial, of getting... NNadir Oct 2024 #164

No. More power to you. Demobrat Oct 2024 #172

Clean my house? I will be 90 by the time I finish. LeftInTX Oct 2024 #121

First, knowing that my early vote will be counted last -- afaik the ones cast on voting day are counted first-- Hekate Oct 2024 #128

This is not an option. (nt) appmanga Oct 2024 #129

My top three choices would get me hidden or perhaps banned, Jack Valentino Oct 2024 #133

Plonk Mysterian Oct 2024 #134

FUCKING PANIC!!! OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 #135

A reasonable expectation, based on past experience. Different Drummer Oct 2024 #144

going to canada if he wins? Belobogmang Oct 2024 #136

Sabotage JoseBalow Oct 2024 #137

Vomit. Then take a shower and then go to work. PCIntern Oct 2024 #140

The same things I did from 2017-2020 Baggies Oct 2024 #151

I survived his last term. I suppose I will make through another one. nt doc03 Oct 2024 #155

Same things I'll do if Harris wins. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2024 #156

Not sure. But if that goon is pres with the SC house and senate JanMichael Oct 2024 #157

Don't ask, won't tell, maintain plausible deniability. marble falls Oct 2024 #158

Join the resistance for whatever good a 77-year-old man can do. rzemanfl Oct 2024 #159

If Trump wins it's 1933 again. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #160

"He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary." (Seneca) Qutzupalotl Oct 2024 #163

Turn off the news Mz Pip Oct 2024 #166

We're dual citizens so we would head to Ireland nt TxGuitar Oct 2024 #167

Continue on with my life and look forward to the next election just like last time. WDLAL Oct 2024 #173

Seek asylum IzzaNuDay Oct 2024 #174

I am so convinced Harris will win ... pnwest Oct 2024 #177