Americans in Exile (semi-permanent and permanent)

[ShinPath]

Would like to start a discussion on this topic.
I have lived for 25 years in Asia. I am American, remain American, involved with American politics, but I have no intention of residing in the US again. My question can exiles still be relevant in our political discussion? Is exile a viable option now under Trump? What can be learned and done during a long period abroad and how does it compare with the experiences of other political exiles from other nations (E.Europe/USSR, South America, Africa, Asia)?

[KT2000]

1. of all my friends -

my friend who is a Chinese citizen living in the US for 25 years, is the most upset about the outcome of this election. She is extremely disappointed that such a crude, ignorant person will be the leader of this country. She is reopening the option of returning to China. She lost respect for this country.

I know this is not really what you are talking about - actually in the reverse.

[Recursion]

2. A lot of my wife's family splits time between India and the US

And I know they're taking a hard look at making more of that time in India.

Actually the Indian diaspora may be a good place to look for inspiration here. They are definitely a potent force in Indian politics. Our diaspora isn't that big, and so couldn't be quite as potent, but we could look at how Indian political movements (particularly the BJP) used them to great effect.

[bdamomma]

3. Yes this regime of trump a fascist leader

who colluded with Russia and took over my beautiful country thrusting it into fascism and we have a moron. I am a dual citizen I am tending not to reach out to my American side right now. I am truly disgusted and of course there are a lot ex pats who are right now.

[Pototan]

4. Very similar to me, I think

I'm in the Philippines. Retired to Iloilo Provence 2 years ago from Boston. DU keeps me in the political discussion game.

Hence, me screen name Pototan, which is a pretty large rural suburb (Pop. 77,000) right outside of Iloilo City in Western Visayas.