I remember 20 years ago an adult friend of mine (I'm getting old) told me "you can only start a business in the US", and that's why she wanted to stay here. Showing her businesses based from elsewhere was not persuasive.

People believe weird things about the US.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago

A year and some time ago, I knew of an Argentinian guy who was so psyched about moving to the US. He had been waiting years here in Mexico to get his papers in order so he could migrate up to the US. It was literally the last week before he packed, so he started getting excited and half-started to brag.

I told him I had lived there for many years and that it wasn't what it's cracked up to be. There are many political issues to be aware of that he wouldn't be able to understand yet, but that would surface once he's there.

He got so pissed. He started telling me that only people who immigrated illegally would have those problems. That he had family there and they were all doing fine, and that I was being ridiculous. Like, alright, dude, my bad for giving unsolicited advice. Best of luck with ICE.