Reply #27: We did. [View All]

We now live in ROussillon department of the South of France. Can't say it was all George BUsh. But, a significant factor.
Here you are safer more secure. People live life as it was meant to be. The pursuit of happiness. I think it is because Europeans have a degree of social security; makes them more normal. Friendlier, enjoying life.
We no longer sense that suburban hostility one senses in the USA's sterile suburbs. And to add topping to the cake, we find expenses (utilities)about 40% of what they cost in California. And we know for sure, Healthcare if far better.
Another reason we left, my wife's treatment during cancer treatments by our HMO. Escape before their gatekeepers kill you.