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Leaving the us for one politician with limited term is more than most Americans will do - I do have a few friends on work visas considering whether they really want to be here any longer though
Per state might be more significant. I have a kid in high school and so many of his friends have made comments about never leaving the blue states when they grow up. My kid in college has some “atypical” friends who are now afraid to travel within the country; not so much from laws but more the normalization of hatred
I do have the luxury of living in a deep blue state that will be fighting for our rights every step of the way, so somewhat insulated from changes
Heck, this might even be good for our climate goals. As a small state, we’re limited in what we can do for electricity generation. However being near Ontario, we’re in the market for some of that sweet zero emission hydropower. We’re blocked from building the long distance powerlines through natural areas to support that. Maybe a new administration that prioritizes business over the environment will let us sacrifice a few trees for the much greater carbon emissions savings
I guess I’m getting old enough to wonder what I would do when I retire. Previously I would consider what cheaper and warmer area I might move to, but none of them seem like a good idea anymore
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