A Canadian's Reflection on Living in America Amid Political Shifts
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smig0
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
A Canadian living in California reflects on his decision to remain in the United States despite America's political rightward shift. The author, who identifies as fairly liberal, acknowledges building a family and community in California makes him reluctant to leave, but recognizes there's always a 'red line' that could force reconsideration. The piece is a personal reflection written in early 2025 but published in 2026, focusing on identity, belonging, and political tensions rather than current events.
Key quotes
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The answer is that I've built a family and community here, which makes me reluctant to leave.
Will that reluctance last forever? Obviously not, there's always a red line.
I wrote a draft of post in early 2025. I picked it up and decided to publish it today, hence why it is more about 'me' than the current horrific news of the day
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