Contingency plans

[FatDave]

So my wife and I are starting to give some serious consideration to leaving the country in the unlikely event that McCain wins (or otherwise ends up with) the presidency. Trouble is, I've got no idea where to go.

I've got a job I can work from anywhere with a decent internet connection, and I would plan to take this with me wherever I go. I have 3 children 6, 7 and 9. I don't speak any languages other than English aside from a tiny bit of Spanish, though the prospect of learning more Spanish appeals to me.

Canada is pretty much out, as I fall short of the immigration points. Never been to college, don't speak French, and not rich enough to buy a Tim Hortons.

We've thought about Mexico. On the plus side, we could live pretty well on my middle-of-the-road salary there. On the downside, their government frightens me a bit.

Considering Costa Rica or Brazil. Maybe Venezuela. Would be fine with Europe. Would love Japan but wife would probably hate it.

Anyway, does anybody have any advice for a potential expatriate? I'd like to go someplace where I'd be welcomed (kinda tough for an American these days) and someplace willing to let my middle-class ass in. Canada would be my first choice, but I've covered why that's not an option. Don't care too much about the weather, though the northern territories may be a bit chilly for me.

Anybody have suggestions, tips or resources you can recommend?

[liberalla]

1. You might try a thread title for DU Expats

or something to get their attention... and get info right from the experts.

When I've read these threads before, people have also talked favorably of Panama.

[Kip Humphrey]

2. Panama./nt

[FatDave]

6. Can you (or anyone else) elaborate on Panama?

What is it that people find attractive?

[DailyGrind51]

3. Do you really believe that the new veto-proof Democratic majority in Congress

will let McCain succeed in anything?

[FatDave]

5. Do you really believe they won't?

Congressional democrats haven't exactly been standing up for us you know. And a veto-proof majority in either house is a tall order. If we don't get Obama, we'll get no veto-proof majority. And if we get Obama, I'm not leaving.

[earth mom]

4. If you can get out, go for it. I'd go to Europe if I could. nt