Olhonestjim

Akshually it's called a frunk like anybody gives a shit.

I think that rural living should exist and so should high density city living, so long as there are no landlords. However suburbia is the big problem. Those neighborhoods should be returned to the earth.

If the people who lived in apartment buildings automatically co-owned the building, and landlords were illegal, then I'd be OK with it. Suburbs should be illegal. Everywhere people live should look and operate like downtowns. Healthy small businesses right below attractive apartments and all beautiful architecture.

But I also don't think people should be prevented from living in rural, even isolated areas. Some of us simply are unsuited for it. But it shouldn't be illegal. Only extreme wealth, landlords and owning more than, say, 3 nice houses should be illegal.

M-m-muh both sides!

Just because it's the most efficient way for all of us to live doesn't mean it's good for us. There are too many humans for this planet to support. We need to reduce the population ethically. Stop having kids.

They aren't predators. They're parasites.

All I have is a couple dozen gallons of gasoline. But it'll do more good on him than in my truck.

That's our money, every penny.

If you care so much Marc, prove it.

Yep, seems the safer gamble to me. At least I'll be happier than renting.

And why should I be confident that any of that is going to survive the next 4 years?

I'm not afraid of risk. I just spent the last month watching a couple of the world's worst narcissists disassemble my government with ease so that they could loot us for every penny they can steal. They're trying to kill every agency that benefits the public, including the one where I get my healthcare. These men are unfit to manage a fast food joint, but now they've got the planet's #1 nuclear power by the throat. I weighed the probabilities and the penalties, then made my decision. I'd rather have the money now. I no longer expect to grow old.

Why should I be confident that our recent economy will survive? I pulled my money out before they could collapse the entire house of cards. I'm now in the process of buying remote land with a house on it. I plan to put up a few greenhouses and raise chickens and goats. I'll provide shelter to persecuted people in need. Try to live solarpunk while we can.

It was. Is there a good reason why I should be confident that the money will still be there IF I get to retire? Should I expect even to live that long? I feel it's better invested in a house and land out near the middle of nowhere.