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[–] AOCapitulator@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They clearly are wealthy enough that their brain is half rotted, causing them to say things like “I’ve seen many people living in poverty because they refuse to move”

Absurd

[–] FactuallyUnscrupulou@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Moving across state lines is simple. Just reserve a U-haul box truck and off you go!

brainworms

[–] AOCapitulator@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Literally, when I told them they were detached from reality they responded “what? No I’m not, it’s not expensive I just rent a truck and move!”

I got a new job after the pandemic and got 3k in relocation compensation, and that didn't even cover the most bare bones of a move.