It is almost a joke now hearing all of those political pundits, washed up celebrities, social justice activists, and people trying to remain relevant saying they are leaving the country. Really?? So, what’s the tally? How many actually did it? If you check what ever social media app you prefer you’ll see there was a lot of big mouth talk but you can really only find two who actually did – Eva Longoria bounces back and forth between Spain and Mexico; Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia deRossi moved to the United Kingdom. I have to give them credit for putting their lives where their mouth was.
All the rest are just cry baby blow hards.
Let’s really think about what it means to leave your native country just because your candidate didn’t win the election.
First, it means you don’t respect the election outcome that is fundamental to democracy. You know, the same thing they are screaming about. If you really cared about democracy you would have tried to stay engaged and made sure your voice and your vote was heard in future elections.
Second, and this is what these social justice activists and political hacks LOVE – being able to advocate for change and claim to be part of a solution. Policies and leadership can only be influenced through some form of civic engagement (think Charlie Kirk), activism, and dialogue.
Third, the cost of making such a crazy move. Certainly, if you’re mega rich, you know the one who screams for “paying your fair share” while cheating the tax code at every turn, you have the financial ability to move. But, taxes in the socialist countries you crave to live in are going to sap your bank account. There is more economic stability if you stay put.
Fourth, shut your mouth. You’re not in Kansas anymore and your freedom of expression and speech, not to mention other constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms are GONE. You’re in a new land and you better watch what you say and post. There are other legal processes to consider and adapting to a new culture can be quite stressful. And, what makes you think another country is going to be happy to have an American trouble maker in the midst?
Finally, what about your family? Will your relationships be strained? Will your professional and person life be disrupted? Considering the pending doom and dread you predict are you leaving them to fend for themselves?
It is hysterical to a lot of people to see the pouting and literal crying because your candidate didn’t get in. You feel alone. You can’t believe people don’t think like you. Frankly, there are at least 77,284,118 million people who don’t think like you and probably more. Your morals, ethics, values, and oppression was rejected.
Then again, maybe it is a lot simpler. Maybe you’re just a coward.
Kevin Driscoll 