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I’ve been looking. not that i can aford a move right now but i find mexico very appealing. housing is realtively cheap you can hire a maid for as little as 10.00 a day and taxes on a 200,000.00 home are around 30.00 a year and for 200k you live on the ocean lol
I wouldn’t be surprised if Canada bowed down to pressure from the U.S. to do something to restrict online gambling, frankly.
The new legal situation in the U.S. is going to have far reaching economic ramifications – from affiliates to hosting and every service used in between. It just makes no sense at all – and the U.S. desperately needs to improve the economy, not stiffle it.
I was guessing some pro-american ranting would be forthcoming after my post, i guess you guys have finally learned your place
I dare say Canada is the most sought after land in the world, it is bigger than the USA, with 1/10 the population, besides that, it is prime land, this ain’t no flood happy hurricane hellhole
I was hoping the US would put a move for it, so we can finally put em out of their misery
I’m gonna go smoke some weed and bet on hockey, who the f#%k is gonna stop me
It’s a good idea, I am considering it. Only issue is that the highly probable changes in my income may or may not make it worth the effort.
Actually Nick, we all know what a dick you become when your opinion is challenged so we didn’t bother. Nick were you born like that? Is that a picture of you in your avatar? Just thowing that out in advance to pre-emptively counter your foward typing gibberish.
Most of us here in America are well aware our country is out of hand. There is no point in smearing the people of a place and then doing your little “ra-ra-ra” dance about how great Canada is.
Canada is a great place I’m sure and with only 10% the population but about 90% of it colder than a witches titty.
As for this:
Quote:Many food stores even charge you .05 to .10 for a bag so that you can carry your purchases home – NO THANKS!I wish they’d do it in the U.S.A., too. Paper bags are a complete waste of trees and always have a tendency to break. Invest in some cloth bags to reuse at the store, or the way I do it is is re-use boxes (much easier to pack in the checkout)
Yes, it’s too “BAD” that Canada’s economy is dependent on the US and that the taxes are so high for your socialized medicine when you need to see a specialize (up to 6 months!)
A couple of misconceptions.
1. Regarding new zealand real estate I think it depends where you look, i know if you do a basic online search they will show you the most expensive listings first. I got the same impression when I looked up real estate in australia, but I soon realized I could get good deals by the ocean if I looked in different areas. (haven’t acted on that yet)
2. The reason we sell bags at stores is so that people will reuse bags. This is done with recycling in mind. One of the things that blows me away when visiting other countries, nevada specifically, is how little recycling is done. It doesn’t matter how great an economy is if you dont take care of earth first. Canada has a lot to improve on in this area such as reducing clear cutting but when it comes to recycling we are finally learning.
3. The reason we have high taxes is not because of free health care. The US government could easily afford to offer free healthcare if it wasn’t in bed with pharmaceutical companies. It would also help if 50% of the budget didn’t go towards ‘defense’. The reason our taxes are high is because of the national debt. More money goes towards paying the debt than health care. We also had a huge surplus last year. Taxes could easily be in line with Nevada taxes if it wasn’t for this debt. Also, our pharmaceuticals have price control, this means that if I need an antibiotic it will cost me probably $30 versus $300.
4. Yes we have problems with waiting lists, but this is due to mismanagement.
Every country has problems, the difference is some countries are attempting to improve things. I am in no way claiming that Canada is perfect, I am the first person to reproach Canada. Look at my posts concerning the Canadian Seal Hunt. I also dont like Canada because I hate the cold. But if you live in California right now you are probably paying a similar tax rate as I am. The reason I am still in Alberta Canada is because this province has the lowest tax rate anywhere in Canada. Like the USA how much you pay is dependant on the state/province you are in.
Anyway, I dont want to turn this into one country is better than another. I’m simply saying that I believe that if you are living in the states you should consider moving, this is especially true if you are earning 6 figures a year.
codename wrote:there are thriving American communities wherever one chooses to move, from Caribbean islands to South America, to Europe to even Asia.
Just moved to Florida from the midwest and will be working my way south to Jamiaca mon!:rasta:
bleuze wrote:Yes, it’s too “BAD” that Canada’s economy is dependent on the US and that the taxes are so high for your socialized medicine when you need to see a specialize (up to 6 months!)Hmm, what can i say
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You’ve been bested again Antoine!
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Goldfinger wrote:If I was American I would probably consider Goonerland or Australia and Canada if you don´t mind the weather. The UK will give you a culture shock when you realise that the purchasing power is an absolute outrage and the cost of living as such is rediculously high.
Another destination would be Ireland. You would be a resident of Euroland which facilitates doing business and travel with other European countries – if you don´t mind grey skies and rain that is.Why not the Caribbean?
nick777 wrote:I know that escapeartist.com site, buddy moved from the US to this little island paradise i have been considering moving to.And the name of this little paradise….?
I am one of those strange folks who are fascinated by minimizing taxes and minimizing personal risk through incorporation. I read a book on tax havens a while back and while it may not still be the case, it extolled the 3 N’s as some of the best spots for confidential banking and a supportive government. They were also noted as nice island resort type destinations, although I am not sure how living there permanently would be. If I remember right, the 3 N’s were Nevis, Nauru and the Netherlands Antilles.
You might check it out, although a lot of it depends just how far under the radar you wish to fly. Google Nevis Tax Haven and you will find a wealth of information.
CBW
bleuze wrote:Yes, it’s too “BAD” that Canada’s economy is dependent on the US and that the taxes are so high for your socialized medicine when you need to see a specialize (up to 6 months!)There are waiting lists, and they affect less than 3% of our system.
The taxes are high, but not much higher than yours. In fact, the U.S. spends more per capita on healthcare than Canada without providing it to all it citizens.
What you’re regurgitating, bleuze, are the same falacies exagerated and spread by those who want to preserve the status quo in the United States regarding health care.
The facts are easily available for anybody who cares to seek them out. Some sources:
U.S. spends twice as much as its neighbor, but Americans fare worse, findings showThere are many more credible sources. Seek and ye shall find.
Fergie wrote:I wouldn’t be surprised if Canada bowed down to pressure from the U.S. to do something to restrict online gambling, frankly.May not need pressure…
Brings to mind the issue with Germany threatening other foreign countries about possible arrests should casino owners enter their country. Just recently, they warned Bwin, an Austrian online betting company to stop advertising in Germany.
Seems the news is catching on all over the world.
