Americans: what country would you go to if you had to leave the US forever, and why?

[RadiusXd]

Then there's Australia. It would be fine, if it weren't for all the things that could kill you. I wouldn't go far inland, where all the bad stuff is, but then you have to remember the Lion's Mane jellyfish, among other things that could hurt you while near the water. Like, um, sharks. And then there's the spiders.

down in melbournes outer suburbs is animal safe enough.
oh, just a second.

*defly snaps venomous headcrabs neck*

yeah, so if anything around here is to be feared, its definetly the creepy things the govenment suggests. like internet censorship being decided right now.

and where is the headcrabs neck? you dont wanna know.

 

[Entreri481]

Well, first choice was Canada. Then their government collapsed(or thats what the news says. Probably just overblowing it like they do with everything, but still, their government isn't exactly at its best right now). Seems the government's just "on break". We'll see how it is when it comes back.

England was another choice, but again, government isn't that great. Wouldn't say bad, but its a conservative government right now, which is something I'd rather not live in.

Ireland - Again, government's in the crapper.

Australia - The continent has giant fucking spiders. Along with wildlife that is bred to kill everything in the scariest ways possible. And did I mention the giant fucking spiders? Yeah, no.

New Zealand - Don't really know much about the place to be honest. Seems nice I guess. Guess it wins by default?

Anywhere else I'd have to learn a new language, which would be a pain in the ass. But if I had to choose from a nation that doesn't use English as the primary language, I guess I'd go with Japan. Yes it has Earthquakes and Tsunami's to deal with, but they're the most re-enforced against those things. So I wouldn't mind so much.

Actually, our government is as good as it's ever been, we've pretty much been the most unaffected country by the recession, or at least weathered it very well.

 

[Arsen]

Ireland, Germany, or Sweden.

Reasons: They all speak English at some rate, are kickass cultures, and they are very nature oriented. Also great metal bands.

 

[TheTim]

Japan, i absolutely love the culture they have there.

 

[Boba Frag]

Do US protectorates count?

If not, either Ireland or Germany, mainly because of family there.

Ireland speaks near-English, so I think I could get by on my current language skills.
Or, I think I could pick German up soon enough, if I really applied my self.

Near- English?

That's just lovely.

 

[Roryomg]

Australia - The continent has giant fucking spiders. Along with wildlife that is bred to kill everything in the scariest ways possible. And did I mention the giant fucking spiders? Yeah, no.

Cracked has kind of overplayed the whole 'continent of death' thing. I mean, yeah, there are a whole lot of horrifically poisonous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but you really don't see them that often in populated areas. I lived in a rural Western Australian town for about 10 years, and saw maybe three wild snakes that entire time.

Maybe avoid Sydney though. I hear the funnel-web spiders are so aggressive they will actually charge at you. Also, I've just learned that they're attracted to water, so you often find them in pools, and they look like they've drowned but they can actually stay alive in there for hours and can still bite you.

Jesus Christ.

Yeah, the Funnel-Web is what Satan would be if he were an insect. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.118413-The-Sydney-Funnel-Web-Unfair?page=1].

Your nation is full of things that will gladly kill you. I'm not going there.

[sub][sub]Yeah, I'm being a bit over-the-top, but seriously, Australia has some fucking scary wildlife.[/sub][/sub]

I have lived in Australia my whole life.

I have never seen a 'giant' spider.

I have never seen a poisonous snake.

I have never seen a shark.

Saying this is like saying going to America, you're going to die of Gun crime.

Jesus Christ indeed, actually learn to consider the risk of things and if what you're reading is exaggerated for comedy.

 

[Spartan448]

This is an easy question

I'd go to Italy. I've got........ old family friends working in the Olive Oil bidness down there, ya know?

 

[Zaik]

Probably Australia.

It looks like they desperately try to keep anyone from having fun there from the outside, but I doubt it's all boring.

 

[Urgh76]

This is dumb. I wouldn't. And why are there so many political threads in the casual forum. Shouldn't this go in the political and religious forum?

This has nothing to do with politics. Pls go

Is it just me or has that guy been on a "troll roll" lately?

OT: I would go to Canada, so I could meet Robert Moran, along with a lot of other great friends on here like LeonLethality :3

 

[ANImaniac89]

Japan if I could quickly learn to speak Japanese.

if not Japan the Canada

 

[Rayne870]

It hasn't collapsed were just forced into another election because there wasn't a majority government established in the last one. We aren't falling into anarchy or a coup, it's more like our guys are out of office going on election again because the 3 dipshit leaders of the other parties couldn't get along with the head honcho of the main party in power. Once the election is settled then we'll go back to almost nothing ever changing again.

Ah, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. And to be honest, sounds like something like that is going to happen with the US. Unless the Republicans/Democrats can agree on a budget in... 3 days I think? Or was it 2...

Either way, sounds like its going to happen here.

Yeah I totally caught a few little snipits from your news and was like AH HAH for once America copies us!

And yeah it is very close to your budget issue, ours was more that the other 3 parties we're cock-blocking the government.

 

[Irridium]

Australia - The continent has giant fucking spiders. Along with wildlife that is bred to kill everything in the scariest ways possible. And did I mention the giant fucking spiders? Yeah, no.

Cracked has kind of overplayed the whole 'continent of death' thing. I mean, yeah, there are a whole lot of horrifically poisonous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but you really don't see them that often in populated areas. I lived in a rural Western Australian town for about 10 years, and saw maybe three wild snakes that entire time.

Maybe avoid Sydney though. I hear the funnel-web spiders are so aggressive they will actually charge at you. Also, I've just learned that they're attracted to water, so you often find them in pools, and they look like they've drowned but they can actually stay alive in there for hours and can still bite you.

Jesus Christ.

Yeah, the Funnel-Web is what Satan would be if he were an insect. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.118413-The-Sydney-Funnel-Web-Unfair?page=1].

Your nation is full of things that will gladly kill you. I'm not going there.

[sub][sub]Yeah, I'm being a bit over-the-top, but seriously, Australia has some fucking scary wildlife.[/sub][/sub]

I have lived in Australia my whole life.

I have never seen a 'giant' spider.

I have never seen a poisonous snake.

I have never seen a shark.

Saying this is like saying going to America, you're going to die of Gun crime.

Jesus Christ indeed, actually learn to consider the risk of things and if what you're reading is exaggerated for comedy.

I guess you missed the part where I said that I know I was being a bit over-the-top. I know Australia is actually quite nice. I know its not that bad. But that doesn't change the fact that there's some scary ass wildlife there.

 

[Nate Corran]

Canada or The UK(Ireland). I've actually put thought into moving to Canada, its like America without the bullshit. And Ireland is a damn beautiful place, and the land of some of my ancestors.

 

[ThatDaveDude1]

England, if only to bring myself closer to Steven Fry.

 

[00slash00]

iceland.
most freedom of press
second smallest prison population
one of least corrupt countries
number one in renewable energy
number one in scientific literacy
one of the highest infant survival rates

 

[priestswearseatbelts]

Those, choosing Japan, are lucky this is a hypothetical question. In reality Japan has one of the smallest immigration rates in the world. Culturally. Things that we consider racists or xenophobic are tolerated freely in media and in public life.

I get that you love being in your little Japan-o-rama bubble.... but there is a reason that the country produces so much escapist / fantasy media. Actually living there. In real Japan... not the 10 square, tourist friendly, miles around the airport. Is a different ball game. Liberalism and racial equality are not views held by the majority.

This isn't intended to offend. I have taught in Japan. On several tours; throughout the country and for months at a time. It's my experience.

....The lack of social interaction also frightens me..... I won't go off topic though.

My, long winded, point is that the grass is not always greener. Also. That people can form an opinion on an entire culture through a hobby.... often based on thousands of hours of mistranslated... or through media. You would be the strange Indian exchange student at college that loves taco-bel, red-sox and thinks 2 and a half men is hilarious. That formed his image of America through Hollywood summer blockbusters and friends re-runs.

 

[Roryomg]

Australia - The continent has giant fucking spiders. Along with wildlife that is bred to kill everything in the scariest ways possible. And did I mention the giant fucking spiders? Yeah, no.

Cracked has kind of overplayed the whole 'continent of death' thing. I mean, yeah, there are a whole lot of horrifically poisonous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but you really don't see them that often in populated areas. I lived in a rural Western Australian town for about 10 years, and saw maybe three wild snakes that entire time.

Maybe avoid Sydney though. I hear the funnel-web spiders are so aggressive they will actually charge at you. Also, I've just learned that they're attracted to water, so you often find them in pools, and they look like they've drowned but they can actually stay alive in there for hours and can still bite you.

Jesus Christ.

Yeah, the Funnel-Web is what Satan would be if he were an insect. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.118413-The-Sydney-Funnel-Web-Unfair?page=1].

Your nation is full of things that will gladly kill you. I'm not going there.

[sub][sub]Yeah, I'm being a bit over-the-top, but seriously, Australia has some fucking scary wildlife.[/sub][/sub]

I have lived in Australia my whole life.

I have never seen a 'giant' spider.

I have never seen a poisonous snake.

I have never seen a shark.

Saying this is like saying going to America, you're going to die of Gun crime.

Jesus Christ indeed, actually learn to consider the risk of things and if what you're reading is exaggerated for comedy.

I guess you missed the part where I said that I know I was being a bit over-the-top. I know Australia is actually quite nice. I know its not that bad. But that doesn't change the fact that there's some scary ass wildlife there.

I was actually quoting the other one more than you, but yeah i saw it, more of a general point then anything.