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And yet, mysteriously, somehow, as a European, I am pretty glad not to be a US citizen right now. I earn more than enough to live while working only 36 hours per week and my government is not run by lunatics.


I'm glad for you and vehemently disagree.

Taxation is ridiculously high, public service has abysmal quality so I need to pay for private care to get healthcare in time and crime runs rampant on the streets. Albeit it's still not as bad as the US.

Our politicians are completely deranged.

The only thing keeping me in EU is the fact that taxes in the US is still pretty high tax / high cost of living, too many people are woke and crime is too high. Landscapes, history, culture and food in Europe are also unbeatable.


> my government is not run by lunatics

Oh my sweet summer child




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