11/07/2024
Anyone who doesn’t feel good in the American way and the Constitution – should consider moving to a dictatorial state. It is like a “man beating is wife and his wife enjoys it| and continues to stay in the relationship” because she likes to be the victim.
As the old saying goes – You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
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Californians Consider Moving Abroad Amid Election-Driven Anxiety
As the 2024 presidential election reaches its final stages, reports indicate that a growing number of Californians are contemplating moving out of the United States. Anxiety over the outcome of the election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has led some to consider drastic steps, with many citing political divisiveness and fear for the future as motivating factors.
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, global immigration experts have noticed a substantial rise in inquiries from Californians looking for a path out of the country. These inquiries reflect growing unease as the election stirs up deep-seated anxieties and divisions, prompting individuals to explore residency or citizenship options overseas.
For Mykel Dicus, a 54-year-old Californian, the idea of leaving the United States became more than just a passing thought as the election season progressed. “If a regime like MAGA should win this election, I’m very scared,” Dicus shared. His apprehension about a Trump-led administration stems from concerns about domestic policies, cultural divides, and the perceived direction of the country. Seeking a fresh start, Dicus traveled to Spain in September to explore his options and is now working on securing a digital nomad visa, which would allow him to live and work remotely from Spain within the next few year
Dicus’s story echoes the sentiments of many Californians. Basil Mohr Elzeki, the head of North American operations for Henley & Partners—a consultancy firm specializing in global citizenship solutions—says he has seen a notable uptick in the number of Americans interested in relocating abroad. Henley & Partners reports that around 80% of their U.S. clients are motivated by political concerns, with California clients making up a substantial portion of this group.
“They want an option to escape,” Elzeki explained, noting that political turmoil and divisiveness have created an atmosphere of uncertainty that spans the political spectrum. “Now with the election, people have opinions on both ends, and they’re worried.”
The concept of moving abroad has gained momentum among Americans since 2016, with successive election cycles adding to the intensity of interest. Henley & Partners identifies destinations like Antigua and Barbuda, Portugal, Malta, Greece, and Spain as particularly popular for those looking to establish residence outside the United States. For those seeking European residency, programs that allow U.S. citizens to live and work in the European Union are attractive options, especially for those with the flexibility to work remotely.
Jen Barnett, founder of Expatsi, an organization helping Americans find homes abroad, revealed that her website’s traffic surged by 900% after the first debate between Trump and then-President Joe Biden. She and her husband, Brett, moved to Mexico earlier this year, following a long search for a place they felt aligned more closely with their values. Barnett’s motivation to leave the U.S. was partly sparked by Trump’s initial nomination in 2016, which she saw as a signal of deep-rooted changes in American politics.
“Just that he could be nominated to me meant that something was irreparably broken, and it wasn’t something we could get back,” Barnett explained to the Los Angeles Times.
Interestingly, it’s not only liberal Americans who are exploring their options abroad. Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels, a migration scholar at the University of Kent in Brussels, said, “Anecdotally, I’ve heard more and more folks talking not just about a Trump administration, but about the divisiveness in the country.” Americans on both ends of the political spectrum appear to be unsettled by the escalating tension and partisanship that have defined the past few years.
Marco Permunian, founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance, noted a steady increase in Americans interested in Italian residency since 2016, which has continued during Biden’s presidency. “We came to the conclusion there is a sense of fear in general, and that affects people from both sides of the political spectrum,” Permunian said. He attributes this interest not solely to the election itself but also to broader concerns about political instability, which have persisted and possibly intensified over time.
Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute, suggests that the hyperpartisan atmosphere has contributed significantly to the rise in Americans wanting to emigrate. “I’d be willing to bet that the partisan rancor of the past few years has played a significant role in the heightened desire to emigrate,” Murray stated.
The desire to move overseas is, for many, an attempt to find stability in what they perceive to be an increasingly unpredictable political landscape in the U.S. With this year’s election poised to reshape the American political arena, it remains to be seen whether the interest in moving abroad will continue to rise. However, for people like Dicus and Barnett, the decision is a deeply personal response to their concerns about the future of the United States.
As the results unfold, immigration experts anticipate that demand for relocation services will continue to climb. For those contemplating a life outside the U.S., popular destinations are likely to see a steady influx of American expatriates seeking both political and personal refuge, hoping for a more predictable and peaceful existence abroad.
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