Is it worth moving to the US?
#16
Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
In any case a semi-automatic, which is about 90% of small arms (long and short barrel) sold over the past century, in the hands of a somewhat competent gunman, is much more dangerous than a fully automatic weapon which just empties it's magazine in a few seconds, whereas with a semi-automatic the gunman can aim each bullet at a target. .... A bolt action rifle is about the same as a semi automatic becase with practice it is possible to fire about one bullet per second and reload quickly enough to average firing two bullets ever three seconds.
Last edited by Pulaski; Jul 20th 2015 at 4:29 am.
#17
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Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
Then it would not be an assàult rifle.
#18
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Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
That is about the only example I can think of though....
#20
Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
And would I be able to bring my parents with me?
Rene
#21
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Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
As for the high street, at least you can buy something in a kebab shop or a charity shop. Most US main streets have a couple of lawyers and insurance agents and not much else.
#22
Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
Seems like everything you dislike about the UK is present in the US, sometimes magnified. To get round it you might be able live in smaller, out of the way cities but the the same is true of the UK.
#23
Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
I certainly get the impression that whilst the US, especially the "red" states, may be more business friendly than Socialist Europastan, it's not necessarily more *small* business friendly. If you can get up to the sort of level which can afford to buy influence through campaign donations etc, you'll probably find the business environment pretty benign. To get to that level though, don't be surprised if you encounter petty regulations, licensing restrictions and downright cartel-like operations designed to keep the existing players on top.
#24
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Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
I look at it this way.
Would I recommend any of my friends or family to move to the US, sadly no.
As mentioned if you think the bureaucracy in the UK is bad, it's a million times worse over here.
Everything is more expensive and more complicated.
Freedoms that were generally enjoyed in the 80's are gone.
I feel the 'American dream' is really a myth.
Am I sounding bitter? I don't mean to I enjoy living here. We have a great life.
But am under no illusion that if we were not working it would be pretty bad.
Would I recommend any of my friends or family to move to the US, sadly no.
As mentioned if you think the bureaucracy in the UK is bad, it's a million times worse over here.
Everything is more expensive and more complicated.
Freedoms that were generally enjoyed in the 80's are gone.
I feel the 'American dream' is really a myth.
Am I sounding bitter? I don't mean to I enjoy living here. We have a great life.
But am under no illusion that if we were not working it would be pretty bad.
#25
Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
If I don't cut my grass I get a letter from the council, with a date by which I must cut it or they will have it mowed, and bill me the cost, plus a penalty. If I don't pay, they put a lien on my house!
#26
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Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
Just like a great many Americans, hence kim's suggestion that he'd fit right in, in certain regions. Like where I live, where everyone seems to consider anyone to the left of Thatcher as a Stalinist.
I think most people mean to say 'carbine rifle' when they say 'assault rifle'. They basically mean an AR-15 or an AK.
I think most people mean to say 'carbine rifle' when they say 'assault rifle'. They basically mean an AR-15 or an AK.
#27
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Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
I you are single and have a lot of money I would recommend NYC, its a great place to party and "date". As others have no doubt mentioned your issue will be getting a visa. As a data point for you I had a similar idea at age 21, it took me about 10 years to get a visa to move here, and then get my Green card. Since then I have married a USC and had a baby, so no more partying or dating for me, but it fun while it lasted, I have also heard that the British accent is even more of an asset in smaller places, to may Brits in NYC/Boston/LA/SF etc...
#28
Re: Is it worth moving to the US?
I you are single and have a lot of money I would recommend NYC, its a great place to party and "date". As others have no doubt mentioned your issue will be getting a visa. As a data point for you I had a similar idea at age 21, it took me about 10 years to get a visa to move here, and then get my Green card. Since then I have married a USC and had a baby, so no more partying or dating for me, but it fun while it lasted, I have also heard that the British accent is even more of an asset in smaller places, to may Brits in NYC/Boston/LA/SF etc...
#30
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