When the U.S. sneezes, the rest of the world catches pneumonia.
I'd encourage your friend to consider living in another country because:
- he wants a new and different life experience,
- wants to learn a new language,
- enjoys the weather,
- finds it more affordable,
- wants to fully immerse in another culture,
- needs some beach/mountain/desert/whatever-climate-moves-him time,
- is looking for a way to improve or jump-start his career,
- wants to do some charitable/spiritually fulfilling work
- enjoys whatever "attractions" the country of choice provides :bunny::bunny::bunny:
What I would NOT do, is leave because I think the U.S. is falling into a poverty-ridden Stalinist state. I mean, come on, now. I may dislike what we do sometimes, and want to try other things and experiences, and I'm certainly looking forward to sampling life in another country for a bit, but I'll never turn my back on my country. Ever.