As a fellow peasant in Idaho, I have to say this word implies something untrue, that the United States in some way qualifies as a civlized nation.

We are not. We have not been for a long time.

I'm not just considering leaving, I'm actively planning for it. It's not easy when you're in the lower economic stratum, but it's doable, and it will be done.

I'm leaning towards Portugal, but "not this hellhole" is the main driver.