For my youth, I always thought the tide would break and things would get better in the U.S., I am now 32 and the re-election of Donald Trump has caused me to completely give up on The United States politically. The U.S. seems hell bent on hanging on to global hegemony even at the cost of collapse rather than bring it down for a soft landing. I believe fascism is here, and it's only going to get worse as material conditions deteriorate and elites divert the rage of the masses against scapegoats such as immigrants and trans people.
Nursing is an in demand job on just about any government's web site. After the re-election of Donald Trump I enrolled in college in order to get a degree in nursing and leave this hell hole permanently. I am half way towards getting my associates degree.
I don't want my tax dollars to continue to be used for genocide, imperialism, mass surveillance, police brutality and corporate subsidies.
Part of me feels like I should stay and resist but I don't think I can stop the rising tide. I've watched friends and family become monsters despite my best efforts.
I do not feel safe in The United States and I believe that I need to leave as soon as possible for my family's as well as my own material well being.
As a compromise to my husband and mother I have chosen Canada, which I'm not happy about. But me and my husband have agreed that it is not forever, we chose Canada because of their ease of immigration and quick recognition of U.S. credentials, as well as there being no language barrier. From there we will search for our forever home. Right now escape and survival are our main concerns.
In my heart I would love to move to China, or Vietnam, but with the information I have it seems basically impossible as a U.S. citizen to do so.
I'm curious what your guy's thoughts are?
I don’t blame you. I think the goal of moving to a country as far outside the US’s sphere of imperialism is the best decision you can make. I have two very lib friends who are moving to Denmark next year from the US “for a while” and are convinced they’ll be escaping “Trumpism”. They espouse other such fantasies often.
For me, I’m stuck here in the US. Well, stuck is probably the wrong word. Too harsh, too much negative connotation. We are tied to this place. My family could move elsewhere. It would not be easy, economically or otherwise. The total cost of moving would be too great. My partner and I would be spiritually less. Our children will have lost home. We love this place, the natural beauty of the Midwest, hills and creeks and flowers that are familiar and precious. From the tempestuous weather to the smallest flickering lightning bug. Not to mention the deep bonds we have with friends and loved ones. How could I bear to not be here witnessing this part of the world with my family? This may all seem idealistic and privileged. It is. I am fortunate and naive enough to be hopeful for the future. However, I work everyday to cultivate resilience for my family and community to prepare for when the worst comes.
I understand and agree with your sentiments. After traveling the world over and seeing the best and worst of humanity throughout, I find myself more further rooted to my home. I know push comes to shove I could flee from here, knowing it's easier to live another day and return in the morrow than to die today and never see a red sunrise, but it'd still kill me inside quite a bit.