Comments on: This survey will make you want to leave immediately

By: Kevincharles

Kevincharles — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:07:30 +0000

Antonio,

I am interested in moving overseas. I have not started researching what country nor work options just yet.
What business is it that you plan on starting?
Also, do you have any positions open in your new venture?
I am keeping all options open, and interested in all advice.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:27:45 +0000

Dear Simon,

The US of A is definitely a scary place right now. But as much as I want to believe that Panama is a safe haven, I’m still doubting. 45% debt/gdp might sound manageable to you but sounds horrific to me. When the nadir of depression 2.0 hits, won’t declining world trade and the halt of the gringo migration inflict significant damage on the Panamanian economy? I also worry about any kind of resentment towards “outsiders” that may develop. Can you address any of these thoughts? I really would love to be talked out of my fears…

Also, just a quick aside, I smell a rat about the whole Toyota recall fiasco. Others seem to be catching on to the frame. Please see http://biggovernment.com/brjohnson/2010/02/17/toyota-and-the-union-backed-government-led-witch-hunt/

Thanks for your fantastic service.

By: lrm

lrm — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:42:00 +0000

Agreed;thanks for your comments. All sides can get ‘worked into a frenzy’ over ‘news reports’ and ‘statistics’.

By: lrm

lrm — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:40:43 +0000

Not true; family can also mean [as in my case]a sick mother who lives alone,or it can mean extended family [as in my husband's case],who our children are very close to….not seeing them several times a year is something to consider.

I say this as one who has lived and studied in africa,asia and travelled extensively-israel,caribbean,etc. It is not necessarily an ‘excuse’,but a ‘factor’ or ‘variable’ to consider.

Please do not place judgements on others choices.
For some people,too,family is health,and people literally can find ill health if they break up their close network.

Now,I agree with you,sometimes people do not realize that it is possible to move with children,and are stuck in a security feedback loop-ie,jobs,schools,house,etc.

And people often do not know that their children will love being abroad,especially younger children [under age 12],and that they can find great schools,communities and healthcare in a place other than the US.

That is all true,but to malign or belittle people’s consideration of family is not for you to do. To each his own.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:47:08 +0000

No longer do I automatically believe what any major media outlet, like Bloomberg, proffers as news. Reputable though Edelman himself may be, his poll may have been partial, flawed, slanted, or outright false. His mere appearance on mainstream television subjects him or his associates to pressures and other influences by statist and globalist entities.

Even if we accept the numbers as accurate, do they tell us anything about how deeply the 46% trust their government, or, more importantly, about how passionately remaining Americans distrust their government?

Nonetheless, whatever the truth, it is “obvious to the casual observer” that committed freedom lovers are a rare breed.

By: Me

Me — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:21:00 +0000

Lemmings of a cliff!!
Nice to know that there are those of us that refuse to participate.

By: Bobby Casey

Bobby Casey — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:15:49 +0000

I agree that many with a family use this as their excuse. As you stated, I used it as my reason. I wanted more opportunity and more experiences in life. I wanted this for me and my family. World travel is the best education.

This survey is not at all surprising. This is called the media ‘fleecing’ of America.

By: Antonio

Antonio — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:57:50 +0000

Hell Simon it’s my first time here posting I’m a very open minded individual but lately even that seems wrong these days here in the us. I took your advice on flagging (doing baby steps). Mr. O’Neil has been a great help accomplishing this task. Now I’m about to be a father of a baby boy, I want to expat real soon I can’t let my child grow in a place where health is soon having more government control and the education is among the worst. I’m starting my own company base out of … and usually we cover a lot of indicators mostly economical but I have to point out that this is as real as it gets. You hit the nail right on. The misses and I are interested in doing just so, we looking forward to it and soon acquiring properties abroad. Thanks for your insight and newsletters.

Best Regards

Antonio