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It's the worst thing about being an American expatriate is watching shit happen again.
It's bewildering to me that, after decades of getting (deservedly) dunked on by Europeans for our shitty systems, not only are American leaders still giving the whole flaming garbage heap the five finger salute, but European leaders are now saying "well, yes, the American system is awful, but we swear it'll work for us." And people are believing them. Unreal. I can't even imagine the frustration you must feel.
We've talked about moving to Denmark or NL, but we're just not there yet, and with NL getting their own dollar store (there's a Dutch joke in there somewhere) Trump, I'm not so sure if we ever will be.
It's the result of a thousand minor decisions that seem like a good tradeoff at the time all added together
What's the difference between an expat and an immigrant?
Often enough little more than conceit, but you technically can't immigrate to a place you're already a citizen in. Brought my immigrant family with me though, so I'm happy enough to be called an immigrant along with them.
Expats are white.