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Either in regards to the current political situation, or for other reasons. What drew you to the idea of living in another country? Do you think whatever benefits it offers are really worth it, or is the grass just greener on the other side of the fence?

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[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 40 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

My fiancée lives in the US, and we're in the process of getting her a visa to get her the fuck out of that backwards shit hole

It's not a case of "the grass is greener", the US is a fucking joke

It's a cruel country. I've never seen a place so full of hatred and fear

[–] Beacon@fedia.io 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Overall that's totally fair, but to add some nuisance, it very much depends on where in the US you are

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 3 hours ago

I agree, but the states that aren't complete backwaters are being specifically targeted by Cheeto, and outside the the major centres, even California is full of complete fucking idiots

You can be wealthy, and live in the most progressive part of 'Murica and still be ruined by a bit of bad luck