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genxlib

(5,524 posts)
1. It is days like this that make me start wondering if I can stand Canadian winters
Thu Jun 27, 2019, 10:38 AM
Jun 2019

I know it is naive to assume that Canada will take me but it doesn't stop me from wondering.

I know it is unpatriotic to think that way but our Democracy is broken in a way that discounts our opinion at every step of the game.

 

OliverQ

(3,363 posts)
4. I've been trying to find a way to leave this country for awhile now.
Thu Jun 27, 2019, 11:11 AM
Jun 2019

Sadly, it's nearly impossible. Unless you're in a highly skilled profession or rich, you're unlikely to be able to go anywhere.

genxlib

(5,524 posts)
6. I am probably better off than most
Thu Jun 27, 2019, 11:31 AM
Jun 2019

I work for a Canadian company in a professional field (engineering) so it is conceivable. I also have some assets that would not make me a burden to them. Still, I know it would not be a given.

Ninga

(8,275 posts)
2. It will take decades to right out ship of state- if ever. Mitch McConnell and the non voters
Thu Jun 27, 2019, 10:48 AM
Jun 2019

are responsible for this new America. Just.A. Mess.

Wounded Bear

(58,634 posts)
3. Which is the attitude that they are trying to instill...
Thu Jun 27, 2019, 10:50 AM
Jun 2019

"You have no power anyway. Don't worry, we'll handle it. Everything will be fine."





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