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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:38 PM Original message |
If you had the opportunity, would you leave the USA, given where we are and are headed? |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm not moving as long as I have elderly parents living here. |
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Quist (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Where would you go... |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:46 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Most of northern Europe. Canada. For starters. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:48 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Wow. That question shows severe insularity. |
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Quist (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:39 PM Response to Reply #8 |
30. No |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:56 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. I'm unsure where I would go at this point. |
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Puglover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
68. I take it you haven't traveled outside the US? |
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Quist (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 10:48 AM Response to Reply #68 |
71. You choose to take it wrong. |
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Puglover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:35 PM Response to Reply #71 |
101. Since I am not the only poster that |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
2. I'm already planning. I am starting my world tour of potential expat places |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
4. I don't think any place will escape the vultures. |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:47 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. The corporate influence is global. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
7. No. I can't imagine leaving Vermont. It is my home and I love this place |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
9. Yes. |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
10. We nearly moved to Canada with a job opportunity awhile ago. |
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Monique1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:55 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. This is my country and I am not leaving. |
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Monique1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:56 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. and to add |
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maxsolomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
11. Anyplace LESS religious. |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
13. What? And miss the Class War? |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
14. I left the country relatively soon after the Bush inauguration. |
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bluestate10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
16. I love the state that I live in. have no plans for leaving. nt |
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BOG PERSON (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
17. why the hell not |
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Logical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. I wish I could move to UK or Canada and find a good job in IT. n/t |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:53 PM Response to Reply #18 |
48. Delete. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
19. If I didn't live in Alaska, |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:06 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. My god, you're practically in Russia already. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
47. At least Canada. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
20. I helped send some of "our boys" to Canada during VN. Wish I'd gone with them. |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:12 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Some others tried to get me to go back then |
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GReedDiamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
21. I probably would if I could... |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
23. I'm old. |
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TorchTheWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
24. Absolutely |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
26. yes |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
27. My husband is Canadian and he wants to move. |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
28. Yep |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
29. Yes. |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
31. Sadly I don't have the opportunity |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
32. Absolutely not. I considered it under Bush, but things are definitely |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
33. Hell no |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
34. Ireland would always tempt me |
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FourScore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
36. I have a lifetime work permit and visa for Germany. |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:41 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Thoughtful post. Thanks. |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
37. I am older but if I could talk my entire family into going back to Germany |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
38. I'd hate to leave my family. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
39. Right, like any other country would just welcome any Americans who want to go there. |
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bluestate10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:34 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. The Left does not care. It's their way or they take their ball and leave. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:47 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. It's *PRECISELY* because of folks like you that I'm certain the battle with the Republicans... |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
63. Thanks.. |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
40. Yes, I would leave the U.S., but I doubt that I ever will. |
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ProfessionalLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
41. YES. Period. |
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bluestate10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:36 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. Don't want life to be hard, huh? nt |
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ProfessionalLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:22 PM Response to Reply #43 |
88. unnecessary snide comment. what's the matter |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
45. Without a doubt! |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
49. There will no escaping the coming world war. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
50. I'd go to Canada tomorrow |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 11:27 AM Response to Reply #50 |
74. Hockey. |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
51. I have my escape sail boat and will use it when the time comes. |
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Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
52. Given the fact that i've been sold out by my own party, the idea sounds better and better. n/t |
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Keith Bee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
53. Russia |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
54. I would get my sons to leave. I'm too old. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
55. And go where? |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
56. I want to start my own business. |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:50 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Good luck to you. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
58. I Would LOVE To, But Simply Can't! My Grown Children & Family Live |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
59. Vancouver, BC |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:22 PM Response to Reply #59 |
66. It's possible that Vancouver may be the most beautiful city in the world. |
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Drew Richards (507 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
60. Switzerland sounds good to me |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
61. not as a single woman |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
62. France, Taiwan or the UK, for us within 2 years. |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
64. Yes. I see this country as hopelessly lost. |
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Sisaruus (703 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'd like to move to Finland |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:30 PM Response to Reply #65 |
69. Finland is a nice Nordic socialist democracy. |
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Puglover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
67. I have the opportunity |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-10-11 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
70. there is a path for those who can't go elsewhere |
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IDemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #70 |
95. Looked into it during the Chimp's reign |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
72. Just talking about this with the spouse |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
73. If all of us progressives leave, there's no question where the U.S. is headed |
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kenny blankenship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:41 PM Response to Reply #73 |
81. The only question left is the speed with which we get there |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:55 PM Response to Reply #81 |
91. I rather like the repukes/Concorde analogy |
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Chris_Texas (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
75. Yes. America is scaring the shit out of me. |
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JoeyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
76. Not for a while yet. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
77. I'd love to flee to France, Italy or Spain, or possibly Vancouver BC |
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taught_me_patience (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
78. If things get really really bad, I'd consider moving to Sydney or Melbourne |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
79. Yes. |
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Veruca Salt (846 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
80. I'm out just as soon as I find a job |
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deutsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
82. I would leave if I had the chance n/t |
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Hawkowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
83. Yes. |
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KatyMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
84. Like a poster above |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
85. Absolutely, but nobody wants us poor folk. |
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mm44sas (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
86. Yes, Yes.. and yes. |
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KillCapitalism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
87. I feel like a prisoner here. |
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Gator_Matt (186 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
89. New Zealand, Canada, or northern Europe |
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pinkkillersheep (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:25 PM Response to Reply #89 |
100. New Zealand would be my choice, as well. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
90. The easiest for us is to go to the UK - |
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formernaderite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
92. Europe is great... to visit |
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KatyMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:06 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. And you still have to get up and go to work |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:09 PM Response to Reply #93 |
94. On the other hand, if you get sick or injured you won't go bankrupt from medical bills. |
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formernaderite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:21 PM Response to Reply #94 |
99. True... but |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:43 PM Response to Reply #99 |
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DutchLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:38 PM Response to Reply #92 |
103. I find it so ironic that someone from the US should scoff at other countries' "ghettos"... |
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Carolina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
96. YES! |
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hifiguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
97. My first choices would be New Zealand and Canada |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
98. In a heart beat. I would love to live in either Canada or the UK someplace. |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
102. in a flash |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-11-11 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
105. Never seriously considered it before now |
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