US man warns ‘America is crumbling', urges others to diversify life abroad
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The user, identified as Adam, shared a clip on Instagram featuring himself, with a text overlay that reads: "America is crumbling before our eyes. You need to diversify: - Remote income - Second residency - New passport - International banking."
Alongside the video, he shared a detailed caption that expands on his concerns. He wrote, 'The USA seems to be falling apart. You need to diversify your life instead of depending on America for everything. There are poor countries today that were great just 100 years ago. You'd be naive to think that it could never happen to the US. You need to diversify your life to protect yourself and your family. You're in the right place.'
Take a look here at the clip:
Social media reacts
The video received a range of reactions, with many users agreeing with Adam's viewpoint. One user commented, 'India gets 130 billion dollars every year from the US by Indians working.' Another joked, 'You forgot international wifey bro.'
(Also read: American woman leaves 'average' life in US for extraordinary journey in India, calls it life-changing)
Some showed agreement across national lines, with one saying, 'This is true,' while another added, 'As an American, I also agree with you man.'
Another user chimed in, 'Even if everything in the US somehow went 'back to normal' tomorrow, the trust has been lost.' One more said, 'I agree with each word of yours.'
While some may see the post as alarmist, others viewed it as a timely reminder to think globally and prepare personally.
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