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Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 March 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 10 months ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 14 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Just got off the phone with my younger son (the one in Florida). He's given in his notice effective immediately, and his wife starts her new job in Germany in April, so they're getting out as soon as they can. They expect to fly out at the end of this coming week, leaving all accumulated stuff behind bar photos and important documents. I wasn't expecting them to go for another month or so, but he reckons the USA is turning extremely nasty on the street so the sooner the better. They're going straight to Germany but plan on coming home for a visit over next Xmas or so. I'm more than a little relieved that they're leaving the USA.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

they’re getting out as soon as they can

This whole thing is so ominous.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

He describes the situation as a powderkeg. He's pretty good at reading the room too. So is his wife, who is a very sharp observer indeed.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What happened? I’ve been trying to avoid the news.

I really hope they get out safely

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Too much has happened recently to give a comprehensive thumbnail sketch, but basically the USA is imploding. I'd continue to avoid the news if possible, unless you have friends/family over there.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

there's a lot of talk by Trump

I'm not sure what has actually happened other than hasty job cuts and some foreign policy missteps

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Thanks. I would see some but just can’t keep up, the most recent was not allowing trans people to fly? It’s like a gish gallop of fascist bullshit and I can’t even process.

I’m really sorry and hope your family members make it out safe

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

My Canadian son in law is frightened, n/k, and the Young Seagoons are staying in NZ and then Australia as long as they can.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

They're smart people.

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Great news. I'm sure it'll be a big relief once they're actually out.

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

Counting the days.