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Post by kraut ᚲᚱᚨᚢᛏ on Apr 1, 2022 21:17:05 GMT
There's an apocalyptic mood in the Kraut house right now: in-laws are here. Corona disciples. Deepest incomprehension about our decision to leave Germany. Silent reproaches. Then my wife: It bursts out of her. She has never had an open discussion with her parents. Now is the moment. And it is brutal. Her father stands up, barks "We're leaving now, I won't be spoken to like that", the mother cries. I try to mediate. The father sits down. Sheer horror in the eyes of the in-laws.
I ask, "Do you understand our decision? Why we are leaving? Because of the children?"
The mother shakes her head. The father stares ahead.
This has all been going on for an hour now. I feel my neck muscles because I've been shaking my head constantly for an hour.
I drink. Heavily. Four luscious gin and tonics, then vodka. It hurts. They actually, ACTUALLY, think we are weirdos who take their grandchildren away from them. On purpose.
I get loud, out of exasperation. It doesn't help. Now I'm pulling away. Away, just away from here.
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Post by billfish on Apr 1, 2022 21:48:51 GMT
Hope everything works out OK kraut
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Post by BigBruvOfEnglandUK on Apr 1, 2022 21:49:25 GMT
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Post by BigBruvOfEnglandUK on Apr 1, 2022 21:57:11 GMT
What is better about South America for the children, Kraut m8?
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Post by gruntbrain on Apr 1, 2022 22:55:31 GMT
Be comfortable with the fact that when in-laws are outlawed only outlaws will have in-laws
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Post by Magnus on Apr 2, 2022 3:29:44 GMT
What is better about South America for the children, Kraut m8? Which country is he headed to Bruv ? I have a friend who married a girl from Brazil a couple of years ago, and he's gone back there with her a few times for family visits. He said he absolutely loves the country and the Brazilian people, and is now planning on retiring to there in a few years... |
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Post by kraut ᚲᚱᚨᚢᛏ on Apr 2, 2022 8:30:20 GMT
What is better about South America for the children, Kraut m8? Thanks for asking, Bruv. Lots of things are better in South America. In Germany, we have the highest taxes in the world, plus mandatory social contributions, compulsory health insurance, and so on. We lose roughly 50 percent of our income because of that. Our pensions are the lowest in the European Union, even though we pay most. The government patronizes us like little children in every aspect of our lives. The fucking green party that got "elected" now tells us that we should go vegan. We pay more than 9.50 US$ for a fucking gallon of gas, energy prices already were the highest in the world even before our wise rulers decided it would be a good idea to "punish" Russia and cut off all ties with it. The results are exploding energy prices (even higher than they were before), oil and gas shortages, just to name but a few. The "sanctions" against Putin are, in reality, sanctions against us, their own people. A few years ago they decided to get out of nuclear energy. Just imagine, an industrial country without nuclear energy... this results in two things: energy prices go up again, and, far worse, now those savages are starting to clear huge areas of forest, to make room for wind turbines and solar panels. No nuclear energy, remember? About 30 percent of Germany are forests. They will be gone in a few years. But it doesn't stop there. Scientific papers show that wind turbines and solar panels work about a 100 days a year. The rest of the time, there simply is too little wind and too little sunshine. What happens when no wind is blowing and the sun isn't shining? That's the question reporters asked the government at a press conference. Their answer was: "Germany will have supply-oriented energy" – IF there's energy, we can have some. If not: tough luck. Oh, and they suggested we should put on warmer clothes in case we can't afford heating any more. They HATE us. They have opened the borders in 2015. They let about a half million (!) people from African and Arabic countries in, each year –even if they don't have passports. Those people don't have to work, get housing and food for free, and money (about 700 to 1,000 US$ a month) – none of them has ever paid anything into the social fund. They get free healthcare. Crime rates are soaring. And we, the people, are forced to pay for all of that. The education system is being destroyed. Requirements for exams are lowered to "not disadvantage" asylum seekers. As a result, school diplomas are handed out like candy. Germany used to be among the top 5 in the PISA studies. They measure the knowledge and skills of fifteen-year-olds that are relevant to everyday life and work. Year after year, this is getting worse. The 2021 results are in: rank 13. And housing, don't get me started on housing... the cost for a small house (1100 sf) in the place we're living in (about 70,000 people) with a mini backyard is about 1.5 million US$ at the moment. Oh yeah, and now they're planning mandatory/compulsory c*vid "vaccinations" for EVERYONE above 50 years of age. And the Euro is going to crash in about two years. That's what finance experts are saying. I think this should be enough to give you an impression of the situation we're in. Compared to Paraguay: private healthcare insurance for a family of four costs about 2,300 US$ A YEAR. A house built by German craftsmen to German standards is about 40,000 US$ for 1110 sf. One hectare land costs between 6,000 and 11,000 US$. The weather is so good that you can plant enough veggies and fruits to supply a family. So even when the money system crashes, we have food. |
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Post by brothersteve on Apr 2, 2022 12:35:54 GMT
Hello Kraut,
Sad to hear, but hope you and the family work things out amicably and neither side burns bridges.
Peace my friend.
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Post by kraut ᚲᚱᚨᚢᛏ on Apr 2, 2022 12:38:11 GMT
Thank you, Steve. I think both sides are wounded, but we'll work this out. My hope is they'll accept our decision once we can show them that life is better in the new country.
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Post by Magnus on Apr 2, 2022 12:52:26 GMT
What is better about South America for the children, Kraut m8? Thanks for asking, Bruv. Lots of things are better in South America. ... Compared to Paraguay: private healthcare insurance for a family of four costs about 2,300 US$ A YEAR. A house built by German craftsmen to German standards is about 40,000 US$ for 1110 sf. One hectare land costs between 6,000 and 11,000 US$. The weather is so good that you can plant enough veggies and fruits to supply a family. So even when the money system crashes, we have food. This is why I love hearing personal first hand viewpoints from people all around the world. Germany sounds horrible, and if I were in your shoes I'd be looking to do the same thing as you... Good luck to you and your family Kraut, you're making the right decision. |
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Post by brothersteve on Apr 2, 2022 12:55:23 GMT
I'm sure you all will make it through just fine.
It's tough enough to get along with people and relatives in general at times, but the pandemic and world politics have pushed emotions higher. The changes being forced on citizens are at an all time high.
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Post by billfish on Apr 2, 2022 13:38:15 GMT
What is better about South America for the children, Kraut m8? Thanks for asking, Bruv. Lots of things are better in South America. In Germany, we have the highest taxes in the world, plus mandatory social contributions, compulsory health insurance, and so on. We lose roughly 50 percent of our income because of that. Our pensions are the lowest in the European Union, even though we pay most. The government patronizes us like little children in every aspect of our lives. The fucking green party that got "elected" now tells us that we should go vegan. We pay more than 9.50 US$ for a fucking gallon of gas, energy prices already were the highest in the world even before our wise rulers decided it would be a good idea to "punish" Russia and cut off all ties with it. The results are exploding energy prices (even higher than they were before), oil and gas shortages, just to name but a few. The "sanctions" against Putin are, in reality, sanctions against us, their own people. A few years ago they decided to get out of nuclear energy. Just imagine, an industrial country without nuclear energy... this results in two things: energy prices go up again, and, far worse, now those savages are starting to clear huge areas of forest, to make room for wind turbines and solar panels. No nuclear energy, remember? About 30 percent of Germany are forests. They will be gone in a few years. But it doesn't stop there. Scientific papers show that wind turbines and solar panels work about a 100 days a year. The rest of the time, there simply is too little wind and too little sunshine. What happens when no wind is blowing and the sun isn't shining? That's the question reporters asked the government at a press conference. Their answer was: "Germany will have supply-oriented energy" – IF there's energy, we can have some. If not: tough luck. Oh, and they suggested we should put on warmer clothes in case we can't afford heating any more. They HATE us. They have opened the borders in 2015. They let about a half million (!) people from African and Arabic countries in, each year –even if they don't have passports. Those people don't have to work, get housing and food for free, and money (about 700 to 1,000 US$ a month) – none of them has ever paid anything into the social fund. They get free healthcare. Crime rates are soaring. And we, the people, are forced to pay for all of that. The education system is being destroyed. Requirements for exams are lowered to "not disadvantage" asylum seekers. As a result, school diplomas are handed out like candy. Germany used to be among the top 5 in the PISA studies. They measure the knowledge and skills of fifteen-year-olds that are relevant to everyday life and work. Year after year, this is getting worse. The 2021 results are in: rank 13. And housing, don't get me started on housing... the cost for a small house (1100 sf) in the place we're living in (about 70,000 people) with a mini backyard is about 1.5 million US$ at the moment. Oh yeah, and now they're planning mandatory/compulsory c*vid "vaccinations" for EVERYONE above 50 years of age. And the Euro is going to crash in about two years. That's what finance experts are saying. I think this should be enough to give you an impression of the situation we're in. Compared to Paraguay: private healthcare insurance for a family of four costs about 2,300 US$ A YEAR. A house built by German craftsmen to German standards is about 40,000 US$ for 1110 sf. One hectare land costs between 6,000 and 11,000 US$. The weather is so good that you can plant enough veggies and fruits to supply a family. So even when the money system crashes, we have food. A very convincing argument kraut.....sadly, the U.S. is heading in the same direction |
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Post by 1920sfan on Apr 2, 2022 23:21:30 GMT
Good luck to you kraut. I think the scenario you stated is playing out all over the world. This is far from being a Golden Age in which to live. More and more people are getting sick of this situation and perhaps our side will soon turn the tide our way.
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Post by moxohol on Apr 3, 2022 6:27:53 GMT
France derives 70% of it's power needs from nuclear energy. It's one of the reasons that France has such an independent foreign policy & why it exited NATO for 15 years.
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Post by kraut ᚲᚱᚨᚢᛏ on Apr 3, 2022 9:35:17 GMT
Good luck to you kraut. I think the scenario you stated is playing out all over the world. This is far from being a Golden Age in which to live. More and more people are getting sick of this situation and perhaps our side will soon turn the tide our way. I hope so, 1920sfan! |
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