More Americans wanting to move to NZ....

[NoahsMommy]

For as long as I can remember, as soon as I knew Europe existed, I've wanted to move there. Not because I don't like the country of my birth, but because I prefer the European way of life.

Not that I've been outside this country, not counting Mexico.

I agree, leave if you can't handle who's in office. If that's all is takes to drive people out that's pretty sad.

OK, enough politics for me. I voted for Bush, so, I wont be leaving.

[ChrisH]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
For as long as I can remember, as soon as I knew Europe existed, I've wanted to move there. Not because I don't like the country of my birth, but because I prefer the European way of life.

Not that I've been outside this country ...

LOL, Kelly, read America for Europe and thats how I feel .... maybe we should swop homes.

Chris

[wolfie]

Originally posted by lizzielou742
Personally, I'm scared of a draft, I'm scared of more terrorists attacking us, I'm scared of my money being put into a forced savings plan, I'm scared of a huge stock market crash/crash of the dollar, I'm scared of what's going to happen to our air and water. So those are the kinds of huge issues that I think make people think they'd be safer somewhere else. Also I think some people want to leave because they don't feel like this country represents them anymore, and that voices like theirs do not have an equal say (due to the electoral college system).

Agreed.

But the US has an impact on the rest of the world too. If we aren't here to try to change things, who will?

[lizzielou742]

Originally posted by wolfie
Agreed.

But the US has an impact on the rest of the world too. If we aren't here to try to change things, who will?

I agree with you, wolfie. That's why I'm not only staying, but getting way more involved!

[aly]

I don't think comparing the people who want to leave to a bunch of kids who lost a ball game is very nice These people are genuinely scared at what might happen to them if they stay in this country. They aren't running away being bad sports; they are scared. I wouldn't think poorly of people who were moving away if Kerry won. If they feel safer in another country, that is great for them. They shouldn't be belittled or accused of "running away" because of it.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I agree people should live where they would be happiest.

I wonder though, if we ever have a woman president, will all the men leave? Just something to think about!

[micki76]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
If that's all is takes to drive people out that's pretty sad.

I would never leave my country because my candidate lost an election. I think staying and working to make changes is much more productive.

[carole]

Well a woman runs our country and has been for the last 6 years, we have had a woman prime minister before as well, and I have not seen the male population run away in droves lol.

[aly]

Maybe some men would leave ... most probably wouldn't. *shrug* If they want to leave, that is fine. If they don't, fine!

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by carole
Well a woman runs our country and has been for the last 6 years, we have had a woman prime minister before as well, and I have not seen the male population run away in droves lol.

I wish Stephen Fleming would run way in droves ... to my house . (as long as NZ doesn't beat us at cricket this season, of course!)

[carole]

Ah yes young Stephen is indeed a babe, I just heard he had been struck down by a mystery illness on the latest cricket tour, I hope he will be ok, he is taken too unfortunatley Miss Meow.

Now beating the Aussie's at cricket, now that is something my son and I would like to see lol, but you guy's are just too good. sigh!!!!

[Miss Meow]

Carole, I'm getting way off topic here, but here we go:

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by ChrisH
LOL, Kelly, read America for Europe and thats how I feel .... maybe we should swop homes.

Chris

YEA!!!! Let's do it.

I'm packing now. I just got my QM2 and QE2 travel brochure, so I'll come over on that.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by micki76
I would never leave my country because my candidate lost an election. I think staying and working to make changes is much more productive.

Agreed! You go girl, I knew I liked you...

[sammy101]

i would love to move to NZ!we have some friends living there and ive heard its a wonderful place.Im a canadian living in America(and my family doesnt like Bush,uncluding me )I would really love to move back to Canada just b/c im scared of Bush.and i miss my country so much.Thats the way i feel and i cant change it.