Keith Woolford Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Now that elections in the U.S. are finally over, what kind of fallout can we expect here in Boquete as a result of the outcome? Increased or diminished expatriation from the U.S. to our area? Edited November 9, 2016 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bakke Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Well really, Boquete just needs to market itself more forcefully as "Little America", which, of course, it already is. Just IMAGINE the increase in property values as disenchanted liberals from the north flee here! http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/complete-guide-fleeing-president-donald-trump-america-article-1.2549397 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WryAwry Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Moot point. The president-elect has determined that Western Panama is a hot-bed of happiness and contentment, and so has pre-targeted the region with tactical weaponry. You should all consider relocation to the DPRK while there's still time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 After the election apparently the Canadian immigration site went down for 2 hours because of the influx of American's looking to immigrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger B Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 23 hours ago, Keith Woolford said: Now that elections in the U.S. are finally over, what kind of fallout can we expect here in Boquete as a result of the outcome? Increased or diminished expatriation from the U.S. to our area? I guess that some Boquete residents will move back to USA now that the country will be great again and economy will improve and increase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyS Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 It's a good thing so many states are legalizing pot. After this election, it might be the only thing that gets people through this nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 On 11/9/2016 at 11:35 AM, Keith Woolford said: Now that elections in the U.S. are finally over, what kind of fallout can we expect here in Boquete as a result of the outcome? Increased or diminished expatriation from the U.S. to our area? For whatever it's worth,I've already received two requests from people in my hometown USA for info about Panama. Both are liberal Democrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Boquete will continue to be popular. After all, it has two representative social forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I think we were likely to see an influx of Americans regardless of who had won the election. Both candidates had high disapproval ratings and the intensity against each of them was very strong. There are large numbers of Americans of all political stripes who were disgusted with this particular choice of candidates. I'm sure we'll see some "political refugees" visiting the area in upcoming weeks. We do live in interesting times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF13 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Funny that some folks (until about midnight on November 8th) were all for elections and the people's right to choose....Oh, wait, that only counts if MY guy/gal wins. Suck it up folks, you have a new President elect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Interesting discussion here between the Canadians and the Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger B Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 5 hours ago, Penny said: Funny.... but looks like it is totally true!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WryAwry Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 1 hour ago, JohnF13 said: Funny that some folks (until about midnight on November 8th) were all for elections and the people's right to choose....Oh, wait, that only counts if MY guy/gal wins. Suck it up folks, you have a new President elect. Rather than "suck it up", I choose to vomit it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 7 hours ago, Roger B said: I guess that some Boquete residents will move back to USA now that the country will be great again and economy will improve and increase. Some people told me thy would do just that, Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 4 hours ago, Uncle Doug said: I think we were likely to see an influx of Americans regardless of who had won the election. Both candidates had high disapproval ratings and the intensity against each of them was very strong. There are large numbers of Americans of all political stripes who were disgusted with this particular choice of candidates. I'm sure we'll see some "political refugees" visiting the area in upcoming weeks. We do live in interesting times. We seem to have been on an 'out' cycle lately Doug, with more folks leaving the area than arriving. Not all are returning to the homeland though, some are moving on to South America and Europe. So perhaps, as you suggest, we'll see a reversal of that trend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Retiring boomers is what drives expats, not politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Uhlman Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We are "liberals" from the US who have been visiting Panama for almost 4 years with the intention to live here after retirement. Richard Detrich, in his two books, references the trend being discussed where every 4 to 8 years expats arrive due to the political situation in the US. i assume in his relatively long tenure that he has seen enough to know that this is a real phenomenon. I am kind of happy to contemplate that Boquete has been in an out cycle, lately, as rents still seem to be on the increase. So when you see us "liberals" around town in 2017, just know that some of us were on our way here after a long path of discernment and not due to the change in administration! Retirement for us just happens to coincide with the change in the political winds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 There is nothing wrong with having strong political leanings. If it is actually a considered opinion rather than groupthink someone simply adopts, that is a very positive thing. We need more thoughtful opinions. And we need more people who are willing to be open-minded and willing to consider new ideas, even from "the opposing side." I have liberal and conservative friends here. To me, I am glad to have a friendly discussion if it comes up. Interesting issues about economics, sociology, law, morality, whatever . ... I like tossing that around. I do have opinions. But, I left partisan politics behind when I moved here. It's like a burden off my shoulders . I enjoy the freedom I feel from leaving politics on the other side of the border. Just another reason I love Boquete . We all moved here for a reason . Nobody forced us. Galt's Gulch, for some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I have republican friends in California who are asking me about Boquete because for them, Trump does not represent their party line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bakke Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Why not just send 'em over to boquete.ning. There are a lot of nice republicans posting about politics there even as we speak... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I don't think Boquete will be well served by having the disgruntled street protestors moving here. They probably wouldn't like our torn up streets anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 16 minutes ago, Penny said: I don't think Boquete will be well served by having the disgruntled street protestors moving here. They probably wouldn't like our torn up streets anyway. I may start protesting the disruptions in traffic because of the water/sewer works. Add to it the [unknown to me] parade yesterday afternoon, and we almost couldn't get home. The good news was that I got practice my Spanish with a lady driver going the other direction. Given that we were simply stuck there on the street, I lowered my window (it was misting; not good for a parade!) and I wished her well. She was pleased that a gringo would speak Spanish (Spanglish in my case). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 LaPrensa published this article on Monday. CNBC suggests Panama as a destination for disgruntled US voters It was named as one of the top five places. The business television network CNBC suggested Panama as a possible location for Americans to move to if they are upset with the results of Tuesday's presidential election. + info Spanish version In the article entitled: "The five best places to move if you don't like the results of the election," Panama was listed along with Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico. "Regardless of who becomes the next president of the United States, Hillary Clinton, or Donald Trump, there will likely be a contingent of disgruntled voters looking for better options abroad," the story said. The article lauded the destinations for their warm climates and low costs of living. They also provide a respite from the American political climate. "For many, the low cost of living is an important factor in choosing Panama. Expatriates living in the country have seen how their costs have gone down considerably," said the story. Founded in 1991, CNBC has an average of 7 million visitors per month to its web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Maybe they have not experienced the prices here first hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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