Not telling, but I would choose not to live in any country.
I wish to live in the depths of a nameless, unpopulated ocean of body temperature gel which both nurtures and protects me as I float through it in a perpetual sleep.
Ideally I'd really like to live in an alternate history version of the US where we got our shit together at some point. I overall really like this country, there's a lot of cool things and places here, and while a lot of the bad stereotypes about us are based in truth, I do find my countrymen to be overall friendly (it should maybe be noted that I'm a cis straight white guy)
I'd like to live in a country that isn't so obsessed with class and money. Where people only treat you well if they think you are rich.
I am working-class coded guy, and where I live it means people hate you and openly talk about how people like me are all shitty and awful and should be 'fixed'. But when I leave the city people are way nicer to me, because they are working-class and don't think the way I dress is 'offensive'.
And of course, if I mention I went to harvard they go from thinking I'm scum of the earth to wanting to suck my dick... and the country people go from thinking i'm normal to thinking i'm a pretentious rich douchebag...
How about an alternate universe where Lincoln wasn't shot and was actually able to follow through on Reconstruction? Hell, I'd take the alternate universe where 2000 wasn't stolen from Gore and we actually took climate change seriously.
Canada. I would like to live in the Netherlands mainly because the infrastructure there is amazing. I like to BMW (Bike, Metro, Walk) anywhere I go and in Canada, most of the world actually, that's not always an option and is sometimes incredibly dangerous.
Also, AFAIK, the Netherlands is the only country in the world to have truly car-free neighbourhoods. *Which is amazing because it seems no matter where I go in Canada there's always one or several jackasses that decided the only way to get themselves to work in the morning is to burn gasoline in the loudest way possible.
Also from Canada. I feel like we're US-lite and moving in that direction every day. If I could find the means to do so I'd probably move somewhere in Europe too. The Netherlands sound pretty dope, I like me some stroopwafel.
Sometimes I see people rolling coal in their lifted pavement princesses, with political stickers like the Blue Lives Matter flag. It makes me wonder what the fuck is wrong with my neighbours.
I live there. Car-free neighbourhoods are very rare here. I live in a big city and there isn't a single one. So don't get your hopes up.
Also, the Netherlands is very densely populated. It's hard to really get away from society and even in national parks it's hard to find a place where you don't hear the constant background noise of traffic. And it's only getting worse.
Yes, I always suspect I'm looking at things through rose tinted glasses Not Just Bikes tinted glasses, and national parks is really one thing I might not miss because I never really go anyway (knock on wood or what have you).
US, if my avatar didn't already make that clear. My short list is Canada, Norway, Germany, France, New Zealand, Chile, in no particular order. Basically, places with snowy mountains and ski resorts.
It's hard to pick just one place, though. There are so many beautiful and interesting spots in the world.
It's fine, I guess. But my biggest regret is that I didn't register my dual citizenship (child of portuguese citizens) so that I could explore the E.U. and settle down somewhere in Europe. Now, I'm 50, with too many bills to pay.
Grab opportunities when you're young, kids. If you don't, then before you realize it, you'll be to stuck in the bullshit mundanity of daily life to do it later.
I reckon work life balance would be nicer in Scandinavia but I love the canals, lots of plants in the cities, and the food of Netherlands. I've had an amazing time every time I've been there!
Would stay in northern Europe, central Europe at the most. Need my four seasons and I can't stand weather above 25 degrees, so northern UK would work too I guess.
Wish I could deal with the heat better as there are so many fantastic places further south.
If I had to leave (not that unrealistic, considering predictions for the next federal election), it would probably be New Zealand. Seems to be one of the few English-speaking countries that hasn't gone crazy yet and cold enough that I might survive climate change for a few years longer than here.
NZ and still NZ nothing against other countries but I just don't like the way people are compared to how they are here. Its not about niceness people overseas are much nicer. Comforts of home I guess. I'd maybe move from Auckland to Dunedin again or to smaller 100k town in the north island.
I now live in China after a few years in the US, Australia and Thailand. By far the best place to live. China is truly an amazing place. The people, the country, the food, the infrastructure, the technology, the quality of life overall: social security, health care.
I live in the US. I can't think of a country without problems but if I had to pick it would probably be Finland, Spain, Germany, or Ireland. However, as Mark Burgess says, "A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days".
This is kinda tough nowadays as while there is a clear place you would want to avoid there is no clear place to go. I mean maybe some nordic countries. Globally things are crazy. Now that being said im a city boy and really like toronto mainly because of being able to bring you pet on the metro. I live in the us and honestly one thing that makes it difficult to go someplace else is we are dragging so many places down with us.
I lived in three countries and they were mostly the same.
I'm happy where I live in the USA. I just wish my fellow citizens were not choosing mental illness, but I have have no say over that and those same social forces are prevalent in most other countries with social media.
I'm also kind of sick of listing to them whine about how poor they are when they are so rich, but what they really are is incredibly jealous and bitter that someone else has more money than they do.
I live in the US. Currently applying for a Canadian passport. The US has so much to offer, and so many cool places. But between the politics and the crushing capitalism it's rough.
If I could go anywhere? The Nordic countries+Germany seem to have their shit in a pile.
I'd probably live in China if I could. With how they are constantly improving while the west is constantly in decay, I don't forsee this process changing. I only still live in the country where I do due to lack of resources to move, and for the friends and family I'd be leaving behind.
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Angryhumanoid@fedinsfw.app · 29 pts · 42d
US. If given the choice I'd have to say on board the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 D, specifically.
snoons@lemmy.ca · 16 pts · 42d
Who wouldn't want to live on the Big D.
Angryhumanoid@fedinsfw.app · 14 pts · 42d
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 24 pts · 42d
kersploosh@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 42d
I'm sold!
SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 42d
HairyTeeth@lemmy.zip · 20 pts · 42d
Not telling, but I would choose not to live in any country.
I wish to live in the depths of a nameless, unpopulated ocean of body temperature gel which both nurtures and protects me as I float through it in a perpetual sleep.
Fondots@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 42d
US
Ideally I'd really like to live in an alternate history version of the US where we got our shit together at some point. I overall really like this country, there's a lot of cool things and places here, and while a lot of the bad stereotypes about us are based in truth, I do find my countrymen to be overall friendly (it should maybe be noted that I'm a cis straight white guy)
AskewLord@piefed.social · 4 pts · 42d
I'd like to live in a country that isn't so obsessed with class and money. Where people only treat you well if they think you are rich.
I am working-class coded guy, and where I live it means people hate you and openly talk about how people like me are all shitty and awful and should be 'fixed'. But when I leave the city people are way nicer to me, because they are working-class and don't think the way I dress is 'offensive'.
And of course, if I mention I went to harvard they go from thinking I'm scum of the earth to wanting to suck my dick... and the country people go from thinking i'm normal to thinking i'm a pretentious rich douchebag...
funny how this place works.
agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 41d
How about an alternate universe where Lincoln wasn't shot and was actually able to follow through on Reconstruction? Hell, I'd take the alternate universe where 2000 wasn't stolen from Gore and we actually took climate change seriously.
TabbsTheBat@pawb.social · 11 pts · 42d
Lithuania. And honestly probably still lithuania ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Somewhere in the nordics would also be nice
Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org · 11 pts · 42d
Estonia, still would live here if I'd have a choice.
I'm already used to living here, built my life up here and there isn't a serious enough reason to leave, for now.
khannie@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 42d
Visited Talinn earlier this year and honestly I would happily live there.
snoons@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 42d
Bestonia amiright
snoons@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 42d
Canada. I would like to live in the Netherlands mainly because the infrastructure there is amazing. I like to BMW (Bike, Metro, Walk) anywhere I go and in Canada, most of the world actually, that's not always an option and is sometimes incredibly dangerous.
Also, AFAIK, the Netherlands is the only country in the world to have truly car-free neighbourhoods. *Which is amazing because it seems no matter where I go in Canada there's always one or several jackasses that decided the only way to get themselves to work in the morning is to burn gasoline in the loudest way possible.
Bougie_Birdie@piefed.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 42d
Also from Canada. I feel like we're US-lite and moving in that direction every day. If I could find the means to do so I'd probably move somewhere in Europe too. The Netherlands sound pretty dope, I like me some stroopwafel.
Sometimes I see people rolling coal in their lifted pavement princesses, with political stickers like the Blue Lives Matter flag. It makes me wonder what the fuck is wrong with my neighbours.
thymos@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 41d
I live there. Car-free neighbourhoods are very rare here. I live in a big city and there isn't a single one. So don't get your hopes up.
Also, the Netherlands is very densely populated. It's hard to really get away from society and even in national parks it's hard to find a place where you don't hear the constant background noise of traffic. And it's only getting worse.
snoons@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 41d
Yes, I always suspect I'm looking at things through
rose tinted glassesNot Just Bikes tinted glasses, and national parks is really one thing I might not miss because I never really go anyway (knock on wood or what have you).khannie@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 42d
Ireland. I'd happily live in more or less any European country. Ireland is pretty great though IMO, especially for raising kids.
froh42@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 42d
Germany. I like it here, still anywhere in the EU is nice.
MastKalandar@feddit.online · 8 pts · 42d
I live in India, and i wouldn't choose any other country. Thanks for this question !!
mysticpickle@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 42d
The food there has got to be amazing and cheap :o
MastKalandar@feddit.online · 2 pts · 42d
Amazing 😊😊 Don't call it cheap !!!
remon@ani.social · 5 pts · 42d
I mean India is literally the 3rd cheapest country on the Big Mac Index.
MastKalandar@feddit.online · 0 pts · 42d
That's your alter handle ??
remon@ani.social · 4 pts · 42d
What's an alter handle?
hanrahan@slrpnk.net · 8 pts · 42d
Australia, would prefer to be in the EU, France
hexagonwin@lemmy.today · 8 pts · 42d
nice try feds
kersploosh@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 42d
US, if my avatar didn't already make that clear. My short list is Canada, Norway, Germany, France, New Zealand, Chile, in no particular order. Basically, places with snowy mountains and ski resorts.
It's hard to pick just one place, though. There are so many beautiful and interesting spots in the world.
Adderbox76@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 41d
I live in Canada.
It's fine, I guess. But my biggest regret is that I didn't register my dual citizenship (child of portuguese citizens) so that I could explore the E.U. and settle down somewhere in Europe. Now, I'm 50, with too many bills to pay.
Grab opportunities when you're young, kids. If you don't, then before you realize it, you'll be to stuck in the bullshit mundanity of daily life to do it later.
kurmudgeon@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 42d
U.S., I'd gladly move to Canada or the U.K. tomorrow if I could.
redsand@infosec.pub · 11 pts · 42d
UK is in the same boat headed to the same destination. They may even get there faster since their panopticon is more built out.
roofuskit@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 42d
The UK is as poor as Mississippi.
chunes@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 42d
USA -> Denmark
Janteloven, disdain for hierarchy, introverted culture, respect for rules, bicycles. What's not to love?
AskewLord@piefed.social · 2 pts · 42d
no mountains and being flooded by the sea, for starters.
luthis@lemmy.nz · 5 pts · 42d
Nz, and probably somewhere warmer.
bigfish@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 12 pts · 42d
Good news....
djmikeale@feddit.dk · 5 pts · 42d
Denmark, and Denmark. If I had to leave, then I'd prefer Taiwan or Netherlands
lucg@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 40d
Why not one of the northerly neighbors? Seems more attractive to me as someone from the Netherlands
djmikeale@feddit.dk · 2 pts · 40d
I reckon work life balance would be nicer in Scandinavia but I love the canals, lots of plants in the cities, and the food of Netherlands. I've had an amazing time every time I've been there!
lucg@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 38d
Alright I see — and happy to hear it!
Boingboing_r@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 41d
Sweden. Specifically, Gotland. Started in England. Ended up here eventually. Wouldnt change it for anything. Love it here.
Bronzie@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 42d
Norway.
Would stay in northern Europe, central Europe at the most. Need my four seasons and I can't stand weather above 25 degrees, so northern UK would work too I guess.
Wish I could deal with the heat better as there are so many fantastic places further south.
dfyx@lemmy.helios42.de · 4 pts · 42d
Germany.
If I had to leave (not that unrealistic, considering predictions for the next federal election), it would probably be New Zealand. Seems to be one of the few English-speaking countries that hasn't gone crazy yet and cold enough that I might survive climate change for a few years longer than here.
AskewLord@piefed.social · 3 pts · 42d
They have the same problems as every other developed country, just at a smaller scale. It only has 5 million people.
But you will still struggle with the cost of house, healthcare, and education, and a stagnant economy. Their growth rate is 1.5%.
New Zeland is wonderful is you are rich, but shitty if you aren't... just like every country.
Rivermoonwolf@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 42d
I live in USA. If I could, I'd live in Canada
remon@ani.social · 4 pts · 42d
Switzerland and Switzerland. Doesn't get much better.
GrayBackgroundMusic@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 41d
Somewhere cold, with trains, and good social welfare programs. Seems like a Scandanavian country would work for me.
MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 42d
Scotland and Scotland. I love it here. Even though it's raining as I write - don't have to worry about watering the garden.
Fizz@lemmy.nz · 3 pts · 42d
NZ and still NZ nothing against other countries but I just don't like the way people are compared to how they are here. Its not about niceness people overseas are much nicer. Comforts of home I guess. I'd maybe move from Auckland to Dunedin again or to smaller 100k town in the north island.
MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 42d
Some friends have just moved to Carterton. It has a nice vibe for a smaller town. Plus, wine country.
Mantzy81@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 42d
New Plymouth is pretty good once you get used to the overall cow smell. Nicer than Auckland at least
Fizz@lemmy.nz · 1 pts · 42d
Yeah it looks nice. Once I have kids I'll move out of Auckland but atm on my career grind.
Abyssian@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 42d
The US.
Denmark.
stumu415@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 42d
I now live in China after a few years in the US, Australia and Thailand. By far the best place to live. China is truly an amazing place. The people, the country, the food, the infrastructure, the technology, the quality of life overall: social security, health care.
karasu_sue@pf.korako.me · 3 pts · 42d
Japan.
daggermoon@piefed.world · 3 pts · 41d
I live in the US. I can't think of a country without problems but if I had to pick it would probably be Finland, Spain, Germany, or Ireland. However, as Mark Burgess says, "A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days".
HubertManne@piefed.social · 3 pts · 42d
This is kinda tough nowadays as while there is a clear place you would want to avoid there is no clear place to go. I mean maybe some nordic countries. Globally things are crazy. Now that being said im a city boy and really like toronto mainly because of being able to bring you pet on the metro. I live in the us and honestly one thing that makes it difficult to go someplace else is we are dragging so many places down with us.
AskewLord@piefed.social · 3 pts · 42d
I lived in three countries and they were mostly the same.
I'm happy where I live in the USA. I just wish my fellow citizens were not choosing mental illness, but I have have no say over that and those same social forces are prevalent in most other countries with social media.
I'm also kind of sick of listing to them whine about how poor they are when they are so rich, but what they really are is incredibly jealous and bitter that someone else has more money than they do.
Mantzy81@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 42d
Australia. Adelaide to be more accurate which is perfect for 90% of the time.
And Australia but probably Brisbane for the 10% of time it's not perfect in Adelaide.
MushuChupacabra@piefed.world · 2 pts · 42d
Canada.
Canada.
aSaabD00d@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 42d
I've thought about it a lot over the years and whittled my choice down to either Gimmelwald or Thun, Switzerland.
Phantaloons@piefed.zip · 2 pts · 42d
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BE_jAwOyrxU
lucg@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 40d
"space" to save anyone a click
MintyFresh@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 41d
I live in the US. Currently applying for a Canadian passport. The US has so much to offer, and so many cool places. But between the politics and the crushing capitalism it's rough.
If I could go anywhere? The Nordic countries+Germany seem to have their shit in a pile.
Cowbee@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 42d
I'd probably live in China if I could. With how they are constantly improving while the west is constantly in decay, I don't forsee this process changing. I only still live in the country where I do due to lack of resources to move, and for the friends and family I'd be leaving behind.
Jankatarch@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 40d
I lived in Turkey, North Iraq, and US so far.
Sweden.
switcheroo@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 40d
US.
US, sans the fascism, MAGAt morons, and Nazis.
lucg@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 40d
There ought to be nonfictional countries that fit that bill lol
mechoman444@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 41d
I live Georgia USA. If money wasn't in question Uzbekistán. Beautiful, great food everything is cheap in comparison and the people are nice.
And also China. Have you seen some of the mega city's. Wow.
Emotional_Depth9184@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 40d
china and india is no.1
IWW4@lemmy.zip · -1 pts · 42d
United States of America and United States of America.