Admitting that things have been difficult recently and that the country needed a little time to sort some stuff out on its own, President Barack Obama told Americas middle class Wednesday that he would be sending them to go live with the Canadian government for a while. The president stated that he and Congress had thought long and hard about the decision, and ultimately came to the conclusion that, given all the problems it was dealing with at the moment, the country simply couldnt provide the middle class with the attention and resources it deserved. Although he acknowledged he would be sad to no longer see the nations middle-income households every day, Obama emphasized that the move was only temporary and would give him peace of mind knowing that the middle class was being well taken care of while he and the rest of the U.S. worked through a number of messy issues at home. Sources stated that, with the middle class temporarily out of the picture, the country will have the space it needs to focus on itself and make some progress on the nagging and deep-rooted problems that have put a strain on it for so long. We just want to do whats best for you, and right now that means taking you to live up north for the next few months, said the president, adding that he and his cabinet members would drive the 120.8 million Americans up to Canada and drop them off at the border. Ive already spoken with Prime Minister [Justin] Trudeau, and he said theyve got plenty of room. As you know, things have been kind of unstable around here, and we think it will make life easier for everyone involved if we get you into some new surroundings, away from all the daily struggles youve had to put up with lately. Plus I really think youll like it there, he added. Theres no need to be nervous; its a nice place, and Im sure everyone will be very friendly to you. Leading members of the House and Senate echoed the presidents sentiment, noting that while they still care about the middle 50 percent of income earners very much, their incessant fighting and resentful behavior toward one anotherespecially their heated arguments over money issueshasnt always made for the healthiest living environment. Sources stated that, with the middle class temporarily out of the picture, the country will have the space it needs to focus on itself and make some progress on the nagging and deep-rooted problems that have put a strain on it for so long. However, government officials said they didnt want to make any promises about how long such a resolution might take and advised the middle class to pack their winter clothes just in case. Once weve had some time to work out our issues, I promise well bring you right back home, okay? said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, forcing a smile as he reminded those households with total annual incomes ranging from $48,000 to $145,000 that although theyd be separated by some distance, he would be just a quick phone call away. Canada does have some new rules youll have to get used to, but its really not so different. They even have a middle class of their own that Im sure will be excited to meet you, McConnell continued. I bet you both like a lot of the same things. McConnell emphasized that the Canadian government already had everything set up to make the American middle class comfortable when they moved in, and assured citizens theyd still be able to do everything theyre used to, like going out to the mall and watching their favorite TV shows. He also pointed out that the school system in Canada was actually better than the one here, and that the area where theyd be staying was much safer too, so they could go outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as they wanted. Though many middle-class Americans expressed reservations about leaving their friends and lives back home, some said they were excited to go to a new place where they werent constantly worrying about their countrys problematic and often erratic behavior and where they didnt feel so neglected. Trying to take care of us while dealing with their own problems was clearly putting too much strain on the U.S., so I understand why they felt this was necessary, said 41-year-old Phoenix resident Joshua Roades, who said he sometimes felt as if the government would take out its frustrations on him and his fellow middle-class Americans for no apparent reason. I guess Im a bit worried about how well fit in there. And I really hope the foods not gross. After the last few years, though, anywhere will be better than here, he added. 