John MeadowsSeeing the boycott US vibe spreading in Europe now as well as Canada. I am also thinking this is a worldwide opportunity for us all to rethink our spending habits, and try to move away from mindless consumerism, which destroys our bank balances, our planet, and our souls. #boycottusa
Alison Wilder@Jgmeadows as a really pissed off USian, I'm totally for this. In fact, I think I'm going to boycott us too. Or at least all Fortune 500 companies.
Auntie Mame@alisynthesis @Jgmeadows Moving my investments out of the country, get healthcare and Rx overseas, and try to permanently GTFO here. I hope to see Canada and EU open favorable visas for US emigrants, in the meantime, sanction DT. Hit him in his wallet.
@ymasumac @alisynthesis I would love to see Canada start scooping up progressive Americans!
@Jgmeadows @ymasumac I've looked into Nova Scotia very seriously, and it's HARD, especially as a self-employed person. I think I could get it done, but it would literally take years.
So yeah, at the moment, Canada doesn't want me, but I'd really love to see that change.
@alisynthesis @ymasumac I wish our government would be more strategic and innovative in this area!
@alisynthesis @Jgmeadows I did the math for a Canadian visa, but since I’m almost 50, I’m too old by 1 point (I’m also self-employed). My ancestors settled Quebec City, I’m trilingual (with French), progressive, and have an advanced degree. I hope that counts for something somehow. Take me!
@alisynthesis @Jgmeadows I’m 2nd gen foreign born Portuguese, which qualifies for P citizenship. Last time Voldemort took office, I dug up all needed paperwork… and discovered my mother was adopted by her stepmother, so that broke the legal citizenship link. I might revisit this route and see if the Portuguese government would be sympathetic.
Including applying for a PhD overseas to get a student visa. Waiting on admission decision…
I’m pulling all possible levers to GTFO.
@ymasumac @alisynthesis I wish you the best of luck! I've never been but I hear Portugal is amazing!! And if you speak French, I wonder if there is a Quebec shortcut? They really want more French speakers.
@Jgmeadows @alisynthesis Ooooo… I’ll look into that! Fortunately I’m in Chicago and have quick access to lots of consulates.
@Jgmeadows @alisynthesis My first trip out of the US was in 1978, I was 3, to Montreal. I still remember the cobblestone plaza reaching down to the waterfront. I went back in 2018 to revisit.
But seriously, I work in commercial and film production. Have produced work in Toronto. I should try to find employment with an ad agency or production company in the city. If they want to know how to work with US unions, I could help.
But seriously, I work in commercial and film production. Have produced work in Toronto. I should try to find employment with an ad agency or production company in the city. If they want to know how to work with US unions, I could help.
@ymasumac @alisynthesis There are always possibilities!!
NotAnneShirley@Jgmeadows @ymasumac @alisynthesis , it sounds like history repeating itself.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/united-empire-loyalists-reach-canada
United Empire Loyalists reach Canada
On May 18, 1783, the first United Empire Loyalists, known to American Patriots as Tories, arrive in Canada to take refuge under the British crown in Parrtown, Saint John, Nova Scotia (now New Brunswick), Canada. The town was located on the Bay of Fundy just north of the border with what is now the state […]
@alisynthesis @Jgmeadows Latin America, Asia, and African countries I hope would also get on board!