My country’s values no longer align with my own. I am not proud to be an American. There are other countries that more closely align with my values, desired quality of life, etc. I am earnestly trying to find a path out.

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What's funny is you could read this as coming from both a left and a rightwing perspective.

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That’s what makes it stupid.

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Same! There's so many more sane places to live. My goal is to be out by 2024. Try digital nomading if you can to get a feel of different countries.

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As an Indian who is going to wait for another 10 years for a green card, I feel like it’s privilege that you get to say things like this! Also, wish there was a way for people who feel the same way as you do to give your citizenships to people like me.. lol

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Idk been in EU for half a year and its already better than my American experience.

Go with god. B

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Bye ✌🏻

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Curious what are the countries that better align with your values

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Lol try being a russian rn, I feel lucky af I got my US passport recently

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I was a child in the US, just an immigrant one and columbine happened in the same state where I went to elementary school

Join the line.

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