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Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by toomuchtodo on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @07:14PM (#34074885)
I’m leaving for Western Europe, all of the tools I need for advocacy and accountability work just fine from over there (laptop and mobile device are all that is required). I’m unable to run for office, I am not an ideal candidate for various reasons. I want the country improved long term, but am unwilling to suffer in the short term because of, for lack of a better words, the malevolent and troglodytes. In the case of voting, you can’t persuade some people even with evidence and data. You might just have to wait for old people to age out (1.8 million voters over the age of 55 age out every year) and younger folks (open to new ideas and mental models) to come of age, before there are improved chances of success. If you have to wait somewhere, don’t wait here if you don’t have to (life lesson: never suffer needlessly).

(I also contribute time to helping anyone wanting to expat out of the US get to higher quality jurisdictions, Europe, Australia, etc)

Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by PaulDavisThe1st on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @07:16PM (#34074901)
I grew up in Western Europe. I intend to die in the US.
Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by toomuchtodo on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @07:20PM (#34074954)
Enjoy (genuinely). I don’t know where I’ll die, I just know where I don’t want to live. Everything is temporary, and I don’t have much hope near term here.
Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by germinalphrase on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @09:31PM (#34076004)
I don’t anticipate taking advantage of the advice, but can you share any references on navigating such a long term move to Europe? I’ve been told Portugal is a good starting point.
Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by toomuchtodo on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @10:19PM (#34076251)
https://youtube.com/@OurRichJourney (Specially the videos about Portugal, not general investing advice videos)

https://old.reddit.com/r/expatFIRE (search for “Portugal D7 visa”)

Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by aprdm on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @12:08AM (#34076894)
What's your opinion on Canada jurisdiction ?
Re:Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B settling charges it wrongfully s... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @09:59AM (#34081508)
Solid jurisdiction to consider but too cold for my tastes and parts are expensive. If you can afford Vancouver or Toronto, or don’t mind living in Calgary or Montreal (one of my favorite places on Earth when warm, also the safest city in North America) instead, it’s a fine place to expat to while remaining close to US soil.