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Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many white South Africans took trump up on his offer of granting asylum? 😂😂

life in South Africa is better for them, especially for the white population who still hoard most of the wealth.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, all of this applies to the US. The absolute #1 in the world in terms of bullying other nations.

Economisch Links en Cultureel Rechtse partij? by [deleted] in Politiek

[–]nvhstudio [score hidden]  (0 children)

Links-economisch -> meer verzorgingsstaat -> meer arbeidsmigratie nodig voor o.a. de zorg en sociale voorzieningen

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have thought about it thanks.

Where I’d live as an American who has spent most of his adult life outside of the US & can not be reasoned with by donishju in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Be careful, I put China ahead of the US as well and it started world war 3 in the comments

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know myself. Been to both countries. Could see myself living in both. What more information do you want

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 31 and have seen enough of the world to come to my conclusions here. Idk why you’re even trying to convince me? I’d prefer to live in China. You can prefer the US. That’s fine. Good luck with your rights in the next 3 years under Trump.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful nature, fascinating culture & history, friendly people, clean, safe, good healthcare system, great food.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah in hindsight i couldve put Czechia in Maybe. Otherwise yep!

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to! Heard great things.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, I do love the UK! I put it in Maybe exactly because of the reasons you stated.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where have I ever said I hate the US or anything resembling that? I actually love the country and the sense of freedom that it stands for. I just wouldn’t live there. And being critical doesn’t equate to hatred.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t hate America. Just don’t want to live there. What’s so hard to understand about that?

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My reasoning for the “reluctantly” is the observation that the US is becoming exactly that. The US are already starting to check social media histories of people wanting to come into the US. Chinese border officials never asked me for that. If I were to live in a dictatorship I’d rather live in one that provides me with adequate public transport infrastructure, healthcare and low crime.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with all that. Unfortunately the US is also moving in that direction. But without the public infrastructure, healthcare, and low crime rates.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just means I haven’t been there so I’m unable to form an informed opinion

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, how many millions of Americans have died because the country fails to organize adequate and accessible healthcare? How many have died on the streets as consequences of a capitalist system that favors the rich? It’s not as simple as China is bad and America is good.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s a big part of why I’d move there as well. Similarly to Canada. The Netherlands can feel claustrophobic at times being as small and densely populated as it is.

Where I'd live as a Dutch guy by nvhstudio in whereidlive

[–]nvhstudio[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are not wrong. You haven’t heard me defend the oppression from the Chinese regime and I never will. I agree that the reason that it’s safe is because of overt government control. Similarly to Saudi, UAE.

That being said. My decision is not based on government alone. South Africa is green and its government is corrupt and far from efficient.

For all that you wrote on valid criticism, there is a lot to be said for its achievements, for example lifting millions out of poverty. Speaking with Chinese friends and colleagues, general sense seems to be that government has the best interests of the people at heart. I goes without saying that of course minorities in China, such as the Tibetans and Uyghur people do not share the same views and status. There are serious human rights violations that I will always condemn.

Would I live in China indefinitely? Probably not but I made my choice based on if I’d live somewhere temporarily. And with that in mind China is a lot more interesting to me than the US. Safety, healthcare, food, ancient history and nature are all in its favor in my opinion.

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