For those of you who don't know, America elected a reality TV star for president on Nov. 8. Why? Because reality TV is DEFINITELY reality and Trump knows how do put his name on tall buildings. He also knows how to repeal things. He is the best at repealing things. No one is better at repealing things than him.
As you may know, Americans LOVE to say that they will move to Canada every four years if a certain candidate loses. This is terribly clichéd, and it has been said in every election this one can remember (5). However, this was not an idle threat for me.
I was diagnosed with an ependymoma brain tumor when I was 9, and have had too many treatments to count since. This alone barred me from being able to get health insurance without having to resort to shitty, full-time employment at McDonalds. When Obamacare was passed, I rejoiced, as did millions of Americans, because I would be able to get insurance.
I have made the decision to move to Canada. Why? The most important reason is that I will have access to affordable healthcare. This is of the utmost importance to me. Trump has made it a top priority to repeal Obamacare, therefore, I will not be able to get insurance without having a shitty, full-time job at McDonalds. Reason two is that Canada is home to some of the best theatrical graduate programs in the world, and I have been thinking about going back to school. Reason three is I have dual citizenship to Canada.
I was explaining all of this to one of the Assistant Managers, Madi, at work. I told her that I was looking at grad schools in Canada. "You're moving to Canada?" She put on a strange expression as I tried to explain what my reasons were. Before I could even get into reason one, she said, "Fucking do it," three words which either meant she supports me whole heartedly or wants me to go away really, really badly. She even offered to be a reference.
Yes, I am moving to Canada. No, it is not because of Trump (though he was the deciding factor). I have a wonderful opportunity to study and work professionally in Canada, and I'll be damned if I don't take it.
As you may know, Americans LOVE to say that they will move to Canada every four years if a certain candidate loses. This is terribly clichéd, and it has been said in every election this one can remember (5). However, this was not an idle threat for me.
I was diagnosed with an ependymoma brain tumor when I was 9, and have had too many treatments to count since. This alone barred me from being able to get health insurance without having to resort to shitty, full-time employment at McDonalds. When Obamacare was passed, I rejoiced, as did millions of Americans, because I would be able to get insurance.
I have made the decision to move to Canada. Why? The most important reason is that I will have access to affordable healthcare. This is of the utmost importance to me. Trump has made it a top priority to repeal Obamacare, therefore, I will not be able to get insurance without having a shitty, full-time job at McDonalds. Reason two is that Canada is home to some of the best theatrical graduate programs in the world, and I have been thinking about going back to school. Reason three is I have dual citizenship to Canada.
I was explaining all of this to one of the Assistant Managers, Madi, at work. I told her that I was looking at grad schools in Canada. "You're moving to Canada?" She put on a strange expression as I tried to explain what my reasons were. Before I could even get into reason one, she said, "Fucking do it," three words which either meant she supports me whole heartedly or wants me to go away really, really badly. She even offered to be a reference.
Yes, I am moving to Canada. No, it is not because of Trump (though he was the deciding factor). I have a wonderful opportunity to study and work professionally in Canada, and I'll be damned if I don't take it.
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