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Originally Posted by
Artmo
I assume you are kidding.
Actually, I am not.
America offers more social mobility and opportunity than most of the world.
Sure, emerging economies are creating more millionaires than our country, but much of that wealth is the product of a very corrupt system.
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America has huge issues, but raising a family and making a living here is far better than most other places. Now that my children are adults and my career will be ending in a few years, I'm seeking a more relaxed pace of life.
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