A Good Day to say "Goodbye".

[Miss Mia]

Oregone  (637 posts)
Wed Jul-09-08 03:48 PM
Original message
A Good Day to say "Goodbye".
   
Edited on Wed Jul-09-08 03:49 PM by Oregone
Today, with the passing of the FISA bill, will also serve as the anniversary of the last night that I sleep in my own home, shop in my small hometown, and watch our all-American programming. As is stands, our car is packed and our hopes are high, for tomorrow we depart on the last, and most important, leg of a 5 year journey of emigration. Tomorrow, we seek out a promise of upward mobility in a statistical meritocracy, which also means, we are pursuing the “American Dream”. Like those that came before us to found this country, we are only taking what we can carry with us, and our hopes and dreams—with luck, this will be enough.

When I first considered leaving the United States, it was based upon the premise that our social condition is controlled by a self-sustaining process of greed and poverty, supported by a social order that ensures that each generation, averaged over a long period of time, will be as consistently deprived as the rest. In other words, the conditions of this society ensure posterity will not be much different from the last, and the laws will ensure that nothing will be able to change or stop the cycle. When the structure doesn’t allow change, poverty becomes a perpetual cycle, as does wealth (but small cyclic changes are always observed). The bottom line was, ‘change’ was nothing more than a mere word, and nothing short of a revolution was going to make a difference.

Perhaps I am merely reactionary to the last 8 years of this absurd political experience, which subsequently corresponds to 8 years since I became politically aware. I’ve often thought, ‘perhaps I am wrong?’. Perhaps we really will not go to war? Perhaps the American people are smart enough to choose a leader who isn’t bent on destroying the constitution? Perhaps things really can change around here? I’ve tried to put my dogmatic thinking away, and ask honest questions with the assumption that I could be wrong. But time and time again, my assumptions on the goodwill of the country, the intelligence of Americans, and our ability to change the process have been proven correct (and this memorable day is another display of this concept). My entire lack of faith in this country, its people, and its process has been upheld countless times, to such an extent, I’ve probably blocked out most of these travesties with the hope of leaving those memories behind.

So now, I look ahead.

I look forward to a life where I do not have to listen to war anthems at the start of every high school sports game, nor witness patriotic firework celebrations that evoke images of “Shock and Awe”, or rather, the deaths of innocents. I look forward to turning on a news network that covers more than what celebrity received a DUI, and considers the strange possibility that there is more than a single country in this world. I look forward to living in a society that seems to care about their citizens. Without a doubt, I look forward to having Universal Health Care in 3 months from now.

And to be clear to those certain to look upon our decision with disdain, this isn’t my fight. I was merely born in an area controlled by this regime. It is no more my fight, than the Iraq War is the fight of a small Iraqi child hit by a stray bomb. And this sure as hell isn’t my own child’s fight, being that I find myself in no position to enroll her in this perpetually losing struggle. If it makes you feel good to suffer and struggle against this government entity, that is your business and yours alone, for not all of us dream of a life of political martyrdom.

Without a doubt, I do have good memories, and have met many wonderful people. I wish only the best for everyone I have known and this country as a whole (I do hope you prove me wrong). And for those of you who may find you have something in common with me, and the means to do so, pursue your dream with vigor. Life is so short and precious, so much so, that you shouldn’t let yourself be part of a machine or torn up by one.

Live your life and chase your dreams, ensure the safety of your family and loved ones, and let your heart guide you to better pastures. Of course, you will never know how green that grass is until you stand there, and sometimes you will never know how brown your own is until you stand elsewhere. Wherever you stand, stand for yourself and your family.

I'll sum it up "blah, blah, blah, I'm leaving the country."

wienerdoggie  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)
Wed Jul-09-08 03:52 PM
Response to Original message
2. Oh my Lord. You've got to be kidding.

 

[mamacags]

What a freaking loser.  What other country is looking for losers to take in?

[Lord Undies]

Oregone  (637 posts)
Wed Jul-09-08 03:48 PM
Original message
A Good Day to say "Goodbye".

President George W. Bush has rightfully won again.  I cannot stand it.  I want terrorist to kill dumbass Americans.  I was ready to give my mother's head.  

**** the free world.  I suffer from BDS.  I'd rather we all die than let two-term President George W. Bush be right!

God Bless its enemies and God Damn America!!!!!

DU's usual message simplified.

[Chris_]

Don't let the door hit you in the ass -- and can you please, PLEASE, take a few hundred of your closest DUmmies with you?

[Rebel]

Don't let the door hit you in the ass -- and can you please, PLEASE, take a few hundred of your closest DUmmies with you?

H6. 

[Texacon]

Interesting to note the country being moved to was never mentioned.  Hmmmmm wonder why?  Mayhap this person was not from the US to begin with?


KC

[Rebel]

Interesting to note the country being moved to was never mentioned.  Hmmmmm wonder why?  Mayhap this person was not from the US to begin with?


KC

Or maybe they got evicted. 

[Miss Mia]

Interesting to note the country being moved to was never mentioned.  Hmmmmm wonder why?  Mayhap this person was not from the US to begin with?


KC

They did down thread

Oregone  (641 posts)
Wed Jul-09-08 05:11 PM
Response to Reply #27
47. Im taking a ferry...
   
But only so far as Vancouver Island...the proximity surely makes logistics somewhat easier.

You can apply for Skilled Workers Immigration. There is an online test that will let you know if you will pass, and a ton of information at the government website. You do not need a lawyer BTW.

[Texacon]

Interesting to note the country being moved to was never mentioned.  Hmmmmm wonder why?  Mayhap this person was not from the US to begin with?


KC

They did down thread

Oregone  (641 posts)
Wed Jul-09-08 05:11 PM
Response to Reply #27
47. Im taking a ferry...
   
But only so far as Vancouver Island...the proximity surely makes logistics somewhat easier.

You can apply for Skilled Workers Immigration. There is an online test that will let you know if you will pass, and a ton of information at the government website. You do not need a lawyer BTW.

OUCH!  Dumb move!!  Didn't they get the memo that Vancouver was to be bombed next?  Jeez they should come out of their little protected cove once in awhile ....   

The Canadians will just send them back because they can't speak anymore fench than Merci Boku.  LOL

KC

[dandi]

I keep reading excuses from other DUmbasses like, "if I were younger", "if I could afford it", "if I were in better health".

WTF is all that about?

If this is such a shitty country that abuses the elderly, has a destroyed economy that keeps all but a few poor, and has a lousy healthcare system, then how could you possibly use the above as reasons to stay? How could you afford not to move to the Land Of Blessed Nanny-Statism, wherever that is.

Hell man, doesn't your very survival depend on your becoming a refugee from Fascist Amerika? Sounds to me like you're not moving because no country is going to accomodate your old, poor, sick ass like the U.S. does, and you know it.

[miskie]

Ironically, Its also A Good Day to say "Good Riddance". So I guess we both win, DUmmy.

[jtyangel]

When something medically serious comes up and she goes on a 6 month waiting list, she'll be back. The sham of 'universal healthcare' is it is only good so long as you are healthy. If you aren't, you risk losing your life. Healthcare becomes totally irrelevant if its not really available to you when you really need it.

[asdf2231]

Wasn't Vancouver Island where they were going to build Haliburton Labor Camp #2560 after we invaded Canada in 2010?

[LC EFA]

Wasn't Vancouver Island where they were going to build Haliburton Labor Camp #2560 after we invaded Canada in 2010?

SHHH !!! Loose lips sink ships

 

[asdf2231]

It lives in Oregon, one of the moonbat capitols of the world and it needs to leave?
I could see US wanting out of Oregon, but a commie like that should feel right at home there.

I tell ya I saw more dirty stinking homeless 60 and 70 year old hippies in the PNW than anywhere else in America.

It's like a retirement home for old stupid drug addicts.

[Rebel]

It lives in Oregon, one of the moonbat capitols of the world and it needs to leave?
I could see US wanting out of Oregon, but a commie like that should feel right at home there.

I'm thinking the moonbat wouldn't fit in well down here. 

[Slick]

I can't believe one actually left . It seems like they always say they're leaving if <fill in the blank> happens but they never do.

1 down, a bunch more to go.....

[TheSarge]

Today, with the passing of the FISA bill, will also serve as the anniversary of the last night that I sleep in my own home, shop in my small hometown, and watch our all-American programming. As is stands, our car is packed and our hopes are high, for tomorrow we depart on the last, and most important, leg of a 5 year journey of emigration.

[JohnnyReb]

At a time like this a few words come to mind....door, slam, ass and good riddence.

[Lauri]

so, with almost nothing to their name, they are moving to one of the most expensive places in the entire Canadian country?

    and if you think you wont see any images of the war in Canada, think again! their news leads off with US news, they have nothing going on in Canada - they desparately want to be Americans.

so yeah, good luck with that again!

[Lauri]

It lives in Oregon, one of the moonbat capitols of the world and it needs to leave?
I could see US wanting out of Oregon, but a commie like that should feel right at home there.

I tell ya I saw more dirty stinking homeless 60 and 70 year old hippies in the PNW than anywhere else in America.

It's like a retirement home for old stupid drug addicts.

hey! 

[Chris_]

It lives in Oregon, one of the moonbat capitols of the world and it needs to leave?
I could see US wanting out of Oregon, but a commie like that should feel right at home there.

I tell ya I saw more dirty stinking homeless 60 and 70 year old hippies in the PNW than anywhere else in America.

It's like a retirement home for old stupid drug addicts.

hey!  :censored:

You're not old.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Buh-bye, Moonbat!

 

[docstew]

It lives in Oregon, one of the moonbat capitols of the world and it needs to leave?
I could see US wanting out of Oregon, but a commie like that should feel right at home there.

I tell ya I saw more dirty stinking homeless 60 and 70 year old hippies in the PNW than anywhere else in America.

It's like a retirement home for old stupid drug addicts.

hey! 

You're not old.

notice he said nothing about the drugs... 

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!