YEGIBA
well said

YEBIGA, "If we continue along this road, we ourselves will be looking to emigrate and find a better life elsewhere. The national psyche has become deranged"

and,

Rhian, "YEGIBA well said"

Well, don't keep it a secret, which perfect destinations do you have in mind? What prevents you?

Onthebeach
Well family and friends is a bit difficult to just up and leave
But there are several countries in continental Europe which appeal and but for the above reasons I would jump at.

How about France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy - I can go on if you like
Some of The Scandanavians countries are very appealing but a bit too cold

A few people I know have moved to Bali and are loving it

And china offers great opportunity

Parts of South America are awesome

Your surely not suggesting Australia is by far the only option for a decent life. Australians of course keep telling themselves we are but we have long ago devolved from the lucky country to the dumb country. Not only are we now fatter then yanks, our standard of living lower, we are way dumber then even they are - so there is another option the great USA

YEBIGA,

Thank you for your frankness. I was interested to know.