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[–] Hobbes_Dent@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Perfect. Could be a better finger choice but really accurate.

[–] sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Hi there, disabled American here.

Any chance I can seek aslyum in the EU or Canada when Trump/Elon cuts off my disability payments, thus leaving me to die, starving and homeless?

[–] superkret@feddit.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

No, fleeing because you'd otherwise starve is what our neoliberal government calls an "economic migration".
You're only a legit refugee when your government is trying to kill you directly, like right now. In that case, you can apply for asylum, but please do so before leaving your country, and allow 5-10 years for processing your application.

[–] Damionsipher@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I hope so - asylum usually needs to be filed from a political persecution perspective, but probably worth looking into what paperwork you would need to prove your need for asylum now.

[–] sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh, well I don't have much paperwork left, beyond a pdf of my SSDI payments.

Got assaulted, maimed, lost my job, got evicted, lost everything, ended up homeless for about a year.

Somehow managed to get my social security card and drivers liscense replaced after my wallet got stolen for the third time, roughed it untill I got SSDI payments instated, had to take a greyhound halfway across the country to find a shit tier motel turned 'apartment complex' willing to let me rent, that I could afford.

The job that I lost was being a data analyst, db admin, webdev, etc for the largest non profit in Seattle ... that served and housed the homeless community.

They didn't give a fuck about myself becoming homeless, despite me personally knowing half the people that man the phones, despite myself having overhauled the online application for assistance process.

... So anyway, yeah I don't have any paperwork anymore, beyond debt collectors harassing me for bills run up on my stolen credit cards.

[–] Damionsipher@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/claiming-asylum.html?adv=2425-675252&gad_source=1 I don't think you could be considered for asylum in Canada as of yet. Generally, you need to be facing persecution from your state, which personal suffering within a state does not quite qualify. I'm not aware of any country that accepts refugees on the basis that the country being fled does not provide housing or healthcare. Not saying we ought not, but that is the truth of asylum systems.

[–] sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Guess I'll die, then.

Its taken me over a solid year of doing my own PT everyday to be able to kind of walk for more than 30 minutes without screaming pain.

I dunno, for Canada, I've got two bachelors degreea that might help count toward the points system thing as a highly qualified worker, but last time I looked at the scoresheet, wasn't enough... and I can still only type in short bursts before my right hand and wrist are in agony, so I can't do any serious computer work, and now I have a 2+ year gap in my job history.

Again, if SSDI gets cut off for me, I will just die.

SNAP is already getting curtailed... and if you don't have an address, because you have no home, because you have no income, you can't apply for SNAP.

So I'll starve, as all the homeless shelters are already at max capacity, and most don't allow you to stay inside all day, who cares if it's a blizzard or a heat wave.

[–] Damionsipher@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

America is quickly becoming a 3rd world nation. Person to person I am sorry for your circumstance and hope some semblance of social services still exist there in the coming months and years.

[–] wraithcoop@programming.dev 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I know that you mean a "shithole" country, but I think 2nd world country is more accurate here

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 0 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

So what should we do? Just kill ourselves for where we were born even though we don't agree with anything the government is doing? This is the most shit take I've ever seen.

[–] Xhead@lemmings.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Protest in a way that has results?

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Just kill ourselves for where we were born even though we don't agree with anything the government is doing?

No but talking of the government, there's some kills to score

[–] atro_city@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago

Luigi had the right idea.

Seriously though, I feel for the USAmericans who showed up to the voting booths and have to live in the same country as a bunch of people who voluntarily didn't or showed up and voted for the talking orange.

[–] nick@midwest.social 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

This meme is stupid and the thread is full of people who say “the Americans should fix it”

Sure let’s go protest and get shot dead by our own new gestapo.

Fuck off.

[–] nick@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

What we really need is action but we are too cowed.

[–] RandomVideos@programming.dev 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Like Europe is doing any better

21% of romanians who voted thought someone who said that carbonated juices contain nanochips, which "enter you like into a laptop", and that someone responsible with the death of 250000-380000 jews during WW2 was a national hero, while also saying that he would fight antisemitism if elected was the best choice

[–] Vinstaal0@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago

We don’t act like we are one country even though the EU + some other countries act more like one country than the US.

Not saying that we aren’t a mess, but there are vast differences between countries in every sense of the word.

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Is this trying to claim that Americans against Trump... Shouldn't be taken seriously? Aren't being honest? What prejudiced thing are you claiming exactly?

[–] Damionsipher@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I now look at the American population the same way as I look at the Russian or North Korean populations. They are caught in terrible states and I support those who resist their tyrannical government. I do not, however, think their positions on global affairs have much value as they ought to be more focused on their own terrible government. Hearing Americans tell Canadians how we should respond to Trump is falling on deaf ears.

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I see it more communicating this idea that as other countries rightfully discuss the ramifications and impact that a fascist American leader has on them, Americans feel the need to pop in and make it about themselves and seek some kind of validation. Like, okay, cool, how about you go fix your damn fascist country then instead of seeking brownie points?

[–] Toastbrotmann@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

You hit the nail on the head.

[–] Aphelion@lemm.ee 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Please give me working instructions for fixing this shit. Been protesting and voting for 20 years and shit only gets worse.

[–] Xhead@lemmings.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

A protest in France looks very different than a protest in the states.. all I'm saying.

[–] Plastic_Ramses@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You're right. The cops roll up and start shooting people.

Saying americans dont protest correctly isnt looking at the whole picture.

[–] SleepyBear@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

As an American, I truly believe we dont protest correctly. Even when theyre done violently they dont institute that much change. Were too afraid to step on the toes of our oppressors. French protests go fucking hard though. Tough to top their revolution where they paraded the corrupt and rich out into the streets to stand in line for a turn at the guillotine. If you ask me, we need to start getting a little more medieval.

[–] Xhead@lemmings.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

What the fuck is a correct protest? The only thing that matters is the results.

For a country that loves guns you sure don't fucking use em unless it involves a school or strip mall. A majority of your country is just complacent.

[–] piccolo@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Our police also are a lot different... ours is just an Abrams short of the miltary.

[–] Xhead@lemmings.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

You understand the guy driving the Abrams is also your neighbour right?

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 0 points 3 weeks ago

It's almost as if we don't control the media, social media, or how other people think.

We're stuck on this stupid train that takes directions from every idiot no matter what their direction is, like "ok now drive off that cliff!"

Not sure how powerless people change that. We're well past the age of guillotines. At least the peasants of the past shared a common reality. With propagandists and social media we live in multiple versions of "reality" all fighting to be the "real" one...

[–] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Dude the biggest impact is on Americans

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

America didnt effectively clean their house for 50 years, their house is now so infested with rats that they are coming onto our property and Americans want to be involved in our discussions on our rat problems because they have it worse...