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[+] RaoulDook@lemmy.world -25 points 2 years ago (3 children) Why do you think it needs "fixing" anyway? Rural America is great already. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not as bad as what people who use the term 'flyover states' think. It can still be greatly improved, and immigration is the way to do it. Just drive through rural America and you'll see dead town after dead town. Mainstreets with less than 50% of their buildings occupied is the norm. It doesn't have to be this way. On average, each additional person contributing to an economy bolsters it rather than detracts from it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't see unoccupied buildings as a problem to fix. There's not a necessity for every economy to "boom" - only an economy required to sustain the residents is needed. It sounds like you people suggesting these "improvements" don't understand or appreciate the beauty of life close to nature in low-population rural areas. I don't want more people to populate my area. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's cool. A lot of people disagree with you, which is why it's so cheap to live outside of major cities. High supply, low demand. I don't think Rural America needs to become like Urban America or even Suburban. But to deny that it isn't decrepit and desolate is just ignoring reality. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's just your opinion. I love having my own house and land, with no dumbass people making noise and stench all around me. I would not trade it to live in any city in the world. What your perspective calls "decrepit and desolate" can also be seen as open and natural. Freedom in its purest sense. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No, it's not "just my own opinion." I literally opened up with "a lot of people disagree with you, which is why it’s so cheap to live outside of major cities." It's just your own opinion. Lol. Try not to project onto me. These places can be open and natural while still being revitalized. That's just how much land there is. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] asyncrosaurus@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago Definitely not based on infant mortality rate. permalink fedilink source parent [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) A question is not an opinion. Did you reply to the wrong comment? Or do you have an answer to my question? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Living in it, having a great life with my family, because I was able to afford to buy a home with land (I own several acres of land and a house), very clean air and water, no city stenches or noises. All of you city dwellers sound so miserable struggling to pay for life's basic necessities and I'm out here just relaxing enjoying my contentment in the woods. I have a great job and all my needs are met, along with all the needs of my family. I most likely couldn't achieve any of this except getting a "great job" in the city. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Jimmyeatsausage@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Stagnant economies, brain drain, lack of opportunity, drinking water contaminated with farm runoff and/or lead, crumbling infrastructure, and lack of funding for education and other government services. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago That's a generalization that only applies to some individual parts of rural America, and quite a lot of the rest of rural America is doing excellently with fine infrastructure, clean air and water. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chitak166@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not as bad as what people who use the term 'flyover states' think. It can still be greatly improved, and immigration is the way to do it. Just drive through rural America and you'll see dead town after dead town. Mainstreets with less than 50% of their buildings occupied is the norm. It doesn't have to be this way. On average, each additional person contributing to an economy bolsters it rather than detracts from it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't see unoccupied buildings as a problem to fix. There's not a necessity for every economy to "boom" - only an economy required to sustain the residents is needed. It sounds like you people suggesting these "improvements" don't understand or appreciate the beauty of life close to nature in low-population rural areas. I don't want more people to populate my area. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's cool. A lot of people disagree with you, which is why it's so cheap to live outside of major cities. High supply, low demand. I don't think Rural America needs to become like Urban America or even Suburban. But to deny that it isn't decrepit and desolate is just ignoring reality. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's just your opinion. I love having my own house and land, with no dumbass people making noise and stench all around me. I would not trade it to live in any city in the world. What your perspective calls "decrepit and desolate" can also be seen as open and natural. Freedom in its purest sense. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No, it's not "just my own opinion." I literally opened up with "a lot of people disagree with you, which is why it’s so cheap to live outside of major cities." It's just your own opinion. Lol. Try not to project onto me. These places can be open and natural while still being revitalized. That's just how much land there is. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't see unoccupied buildings as a problem to fix. There's not a necessity for every economy to "boom" - only an economy required to sustain the residents is needed. It sounds like you people suggesting these "improvements" don't understand or appreciate the beauty of life close to nature in low-population rural areas. I don't want more people to populate my area. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's cool. A lot of people disagree with you, which is why it's so cheap to live outside of major cities. High supply, low demand. I don't think Rural America needs to become like Urban America or even Suburban. But to deny that it isn't decrepit and desolate is just ignoring reality. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's just your opinion. I love having my own house and land, with no dumbass people making noise and stench all around me. I would not trade it to live in any city in the world. What your perspective calls "decrepit and desolate" can also be seen as open and natural. Freedom in its purest sense. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No, it's not "just my own opinion." I literally opened up with "a lot of people disagree with you, which is why it’s so cheap to live outside of major cities." It's just your own opinion. Lol. Try not to project onto me. These places can be open and natural while still being revitalized. That's just how much land there is. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's cool. A lot of people disagree with you, which is why it's so cheap to live outside of major cities. High supply, low demand. I don't think Rural America needs to become like Urban America or even Suburban. But to deny that it isn't decrepit and desolate is just ignoring reality. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's just your opinion. I love having my own house and land, with no dumbass people making noise and stench all around me. I would not trade it to live in any city in the world. What your perspective calls "decrepit and desolate" can also be seen as open and natural. Freedom in its purest sense. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No, it's not "just my own opinion." I literally opened up with "a lot of people disagree with you, which is why it’s so cheap to live outside of major cities." It's just your own opinion. Lol. Try not to project onto me. These places can be open and natural while still being revitalized. That's just how much land there is. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) That's just your opinion. I love having my own house and land, with no dumbass people making noise and stench all around me. I would not trade it to live in any city in the world. What your perspective calls "decrepit and desolate" can also be seen as open and natural. Freedom in its purest sense. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No, it's not "just my own opinion." I literally opened up with "a lot of people disagree with you, which is why it’s so cheap to live outside of major cities." It's just your own opinion. Lol. Try not to project onto me. These places can be open and natural while still being revitalized. That's just how much land there is. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No, it's not "just my own opinion." I literally opened up with "a lot of people disagree with you, which is why it’s so cheap to live outside of major cities." It's just your own opinion. Lol. Try not to project onto me. These places can be open and natural while still being revitalized. That's just how much land there is. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Well all of your opinions are wrong then. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and so is everyone else who disagrees with yours. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now you're starting to get it. Everyone should learn from me and follow my example. Except don't move here and crowd my spot. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chitak166@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago I've gotten it long ago, but props for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps we're on the same wavelength. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] asyncrosaurus@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago Definitely not based on infant mortality rate. permalink fedilink source parent [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) A question is not an opinion. Did you reply to the wrong comment? Or do you have an answer to my question? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Living in it, having a great life with my family, because I was able to afford to buy a home with land (I own several acres of land and a house), very clean air and water, no city stenches or noises. All of you city dwellers sound so miserable struggling to pay for life's basic necessities and I'm out here just relaxing enjoying my contentment in the woods. I have a great job and all my needs are met, along with all the needs of my family. I most likely couldn't achieve any of this except getting a "great job" in the city. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] asyncrosaurus@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago Definitely not based on infant mortality rate. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) A question is not an opinion. Did you reply to the wrong comment? Or do you have an answer to my question? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Living in it, having a great life with my family, because I was able to afford to buy a home with land (I own several acres of land and a house), very clean air and water, no city stenches or noises. All of you city dwellers sound so miserable struggling to pay for life's basic necessities and I'm out here just relaxing enjoying my contentment in the woods. I have a great job and all my needs are met, along with all the needs of my family. I most likely couldn't achieve any of this except getting a "great job" in the city. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Living in it, having a great life with my family, because I was able to afford to buy a home with land (I own several acres of land and a house), very clean air and water, no city stenches or noises. All of you city dwellers sound so miserable struggling to pay for life's basic necessities and I'm out here just relaxing enjoying my contentment in the woods. I have a great job and all my needs are met, along with all the needs of my family. I most likely couldn't achieve any of this except getting a "great job" in the city. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Living in it, having a great life with my family, because I was able to afford to buy a home with land (I own several acres of land and a house), very clean air and water, no city stenches or noises. All of you city dwellers sound so miserable struggling to pay for life's basic necessities and I'm out here just relaxing enjoying my contentment in the woods. I have a great job and all my needs are met, along with all the needs of my family. I most likely couldn't achieve any of this except getting a "great job" in the city. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DeepGradientAscent@programming.dev 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago It sounds like you were too involved with the wrong people. When I encounter anyone like that, I avoid them, and it's usually quite easy to keep them out of my life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Jimmyeatsausage@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Stagnant economies, brain drain, lack of opportunity, drinking water contaminated with farm runoff and/or lead, crumbling infrastructure, and lack of funding for education and other government services. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago That's a generalization that only applies to some individual parts of rural America, and quite a lot of the rest of rural America is doing excellently with fine infrastructure, clean air and water. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago That's a generalization that only applies to some individual parts of rural America, and quite a lot of the rest of rural America is doing excellently with fine infrastructure, clean air and water. permalink fedilink source parent