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As an American-born white male, I'm staying. If all the sane people flee the country, what does that leave behind? A bunch of right wing whack jobs with the biggest military in the world. You think our domestic problems are going to stay domestic? If we don't stay and stand up to this, it's going to spread worldwide anyway.
Not saying to not get your ducks in a row just in case, but I don't think running is going to save you for very long. If there's going to be a civil war, I'd rather our side actually have soldiers.
its not likely to change if all the intellectuals stayed, they all left or leaving already. they are usually the first to be persecuted by fascist govts, if they had the knack to earn a grad degree they are smart enough to know it will get worst if they stayed, plus funding for research have mostly been in jeoparday for a while.
I previously tried to commit suicide when I was younger and was involuntarily hospitalized. As a result I'm a prohibited person. I can't legally buy a firearm. This makes it harder for me to protect myself if things get worse. I don't know if voting in my liberal community is going to change anything.
If there's an actual conflict we will need people to do logistics, espionage, communications, etc. something like 10% of military personnel ever see combat. And likely, a personal firearm would do more harm than good. Getting organized with your community and staying open to... Other developments... could be rewarding and empowering. Start volunteering at a soup kitchen or something. Local radio. Some skill set that would translate if things get rough. And if things get too rough, there will be guns everywhere and not a whole lot of people to say who should and shouldn't have them...
I sort of feel the same way but still wish I could leave. With a disabled kid that needs care and not much money I'm not sure how I could leave at this point.
Go to school, get a nursing degree, and apply for nursing jobs in the UK and Australia. We always need nurses, and those that speak perfect English are in high demand.