Why I’m Most Glad I Left the USA

Why did I renounce my US citizenship? In this video, Andrew discusses American politics, recent events, America First, and why he left the US.

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[williamm]

I have lived outside the US for almost 20 years and have traveled to about 50 countries and no way do I have plans of returning to the U.S. I think the U.S. peaked in the 1950s with a couple of tech bursts in the 80s, but now the competition has caught up, and now there are so many more places with more freedom, higher quality of life, and ease of living than the U.S. Beautiful painting in your office by the way.

[gvangm]

I spent 6 years, several thousand dollars to USCIS, and 70% of my energy and mental health getting US citizenship and I regret it! I'm in research on how to renounce it and get back my Georgian citizenship. I had no idea that I should have reported to the IRS that I have some properties in Georgia and now I'm going to be taxed because of that although they haven't been purchased after becoming a US citizen. This is absolutely crazy. Only if I had all this information before becoming a citizen would be a lifesaver. This isn't the country of freedom. It is a country of paying taxes in every step you make. Even when you fart. I feel like something is suffocating me to breathe properly.

[jgroenveld]

My Mother an American married my Dad who is a New Zealander and migrated to NZ. My mother surrendered her US citizenship in 2018 with the utmost hesitation but she couldn't comprehend the need to do US tax returns when she hasn't permanently lived in the country for over 30 years. She also retained it just incase I wanted to apply for US citizenship before I turned 18 but I said no at the time. I'm proud of my American heritage but I identify as a New Zealander.

[misaventuras]

Hard to find people nowadays that are moderate and not 100% polarized, thanks for expressing those so needed views.

[janniapalmer]

The best part of the video was when you said “Peace of mind” that is what I’m running away from America, to run toward.

[igottheshaft]

I am really digging the color grading of your new videos. Well done Andrew.

[lvkd]

You are sharing the sentiment that I see and feel a lot - lack of freedom and lack of safety in the US. Also Andrew this video in particular helped explain a lot of questions that I had. Thank you

[kenturner]

Living in Mexico since 2017. Best decision of my life.

[cchoi]

Andrew you are speaking to so many people on both sides of the aisle. Thank you.

[boondoggle]

“Being a citizen of countries that are not judgmental”

You really hit the nail on the head. That is the key thing that bothers me about the US. Not only is the government that way, but the people themselves are competing with each other to be more judgmental. There’s almost this hyper-vigilance to be judgmental and to impose your feelings and beliefs.

[telman]

So, I live in canada. Everytime I go to the store to buy anything, a lawnmower, a screwdriver, a TV, an electric razor, a shirt, a cell phone it's made outside of the country...usually china. We make nothing here. What we do have is homes. People from China are buying them and bidding up the prices so our kids can't afford to buy them. Do we see any problem here?

[MarkWilson-ijjd]

Being level headed is a difficult road in North America. I just saw this video, and am surprised that it was released three years ago, not last week. I am a carpenter in Canada, I make way less money than your regular audience (I can crack six figures, but I spend half the year in Brazil). In Canada, on the prairies, I live under snow and ice for six months, and am taxed more than people from the US. I have a highly desirable skill. I have found an ecological reserve in Brazil that is over 15, 000 acres big, owned and run by a very wealthy Brazilian man who own part of a gold mine. He is an absolute joy to work with. He has no barriers between his vision and execution. I am going to develop a new way to build sustainable homes that are structurally redundant, and last for hundreds of years. This is viable because of the climate and high quality materials here. No matter how much money I have saved, within the next two years, I'm staying permanently. Rural Brazil is paradise.

[bicyclist]

I completely agree with everything you said. I had the chance to go to major cities in Europe with my girlfriend in 90'. It realy changed my perception of the US and the world. I highly recommend that everyone should leave the country at least once in their lifetime. I would do anything to get the chance to leave again. This time for good. Thanks.

[cjohnson]

Just purchased and received Nomad Capitalist 2nd edition. Your style of writing is vivid. The Introduction is profound. Eagerly, I will read on. Thank you

[unTLDR]

Thanks Andrew! Your views on rewarding success with the due regard of allowing it to grow to what the market believes is worthy is something I really appreciate. You're always on point!

[myecolife]

I'm glad I left the USA also... I was planning and prepping to leave for years and I left many times and finally I left for good almost 12 years ago because I knew bad was coming for most of my life and I'm 54 now... Adios from the mountains of Guatemala Lake atitlan

[girlonfire.]

There are so many homeless in us cities it's unsanitary gross an third world. ..I want to leave so bad

[higherresolution]

Excellent discussion. This one really put things in persepctive. Many thanks!

[FunkyBruja]

Love the painting behind you. Great information. Thank you!

[esconsult]

I’ve been telling people for a long time now that countries like VietnamJamaica, and Thailand are more free that the USA but no one believes me. Thanks for explaining this today Andrew.