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Dude, they explained perfectly well how they ended up with two houses. 2 people had houses, they got married and only needed one. They weren’t preying on people, it just happened to them.
That doesn't change the fact they aren't normal people. Most people would love the hope of ever owning one house in America, as a dual income household, much less two single people who are rich enough to have their own homes.
So what, they should just give their house away for free?
They rented it out to their friends for like half of what a similar place would cost. Then they sold it after their friend moved out. Not seeing how that's so morally reprehensible. You honestly just seem like someone who is jealous of someone else and so are shitting on them to feel better. And even if they did sell, if everyone is someone they can't afford a house, seems more likely a landlord would buy it anyway.
Can you explain to me how this dude renting out his property to a friend for half price is causing homelessness?
I didn't say I was okay with homelessness. I'm just saying that you are picking the wrong type of person to criticize over this. There are huge companies that own thousands of houses. Foreign companies and individuals that own hundreds. I knew a lady that had like 20 properties. Those are the people causing the problem. Not some dude who charged way lower than the normal rent and then sold a few years later. Also, nothing about what I said warranted the way you're acting. Never insulted you once.
Fair enough then. You're right about this individual being miniscule compared to those who are purposely wreaking havoc on housing.
You didn't insult me and I have been bitter towards you. I used to believe in decorum and always being kind, but it felt like it got me nowhere. I apologize to you and hope you have a good day.
All good bro. Shits tense right now
So far all you've done is lash out at everyone and swear. You have no compassion. You just have anger.
That is true! Yes! Finally. I have lost my compassion since Trump was elected a second time. Hopefully I will find it again.
Thank you for pointing that out. I am becoming disillusioned.
You just come off as unhinged is all. Doubt the guy you initially responded to voted for Trump and neither did I since I don't live in that country. Neither of us are your enemy yet you treat us like it. You need to chill out and be more patient with people who you're trying to convince of something.
You are right. My anger is making me worse. I am positioning myself as an enemy to you for no reason other than my own bitterness.
I feel you. He's been threatening my country for a few months. Hate the fucking piece of shit.
So do I, and I am sorry he is threatening the best allies we have ever had.
So what is the proper method in your mind?
You can start by stopping the privatization of shelter. We can better fund and staff HUD for assistance to those who need shelter. This country is plenty wealthy enough to end homelessness, but it actively chooses not to. Same with food assistance. It's a choice.
Privatization of shelter as in home ownership?
Personal property is not the same as private property.
Still not following
Private property makes money. Personal property does not. Home ownership, if you live in it, does not make you money and is personal property. A rental would be private property.
Oh okay I see.