I see your perspective for sure, and maybe I’m being way too optimistic/naive,(especially cause I’m going to reference capitalism and it’s the reason we’re having the conversation to begin with) but, isn’t the idea of “free markets” that if that were to happen, it opens the door for a competitor to undercut and take the market share?

Which the counter to that is, they’re in cahoots, but my counter to that would be, the little guy doesn’t care if the big guys set prices. Idk. It’s circular and the world is fucked as is.

In Rochester proper, you’re going to have a hard time finding studios at those prices. The new apartments are (sometimes) well over $1000/month for a studio. Not that you cannot find cheaper, but they tend to be rented out and people aren’t in a hurry to move. Due to the mayo constantly bringing in the desperate(for medical care) and the care providers, there’s no shortage of renters so prices very rarely have a reason to drop.

If you go outside of Rochester, to a suburb or more rural city, you may have an easier time with that price, however, buildings tend to be older and along with it comes borderline rural living, which suits me perfectly, but certainly isn’t for everyone.

In general, Minnesota is an awesome place to live, especially the Rochester area, just don’t come here thinking you’re not going to have a lot of the same problems. Compared to a lot of places though, I’m really glad to be here.

Edit: to add, Duluth is one of my favorite cities, however, it’s basically the definition of a college town and drugs have impacted a lot of the locals quite a bit. It’s gorgeous up there, but, personally, it feels like the city’s best days are unfortunately behind it, with the decline of shipping through the Great Lakes, it just doesn’t have the money it used to and I would be shocked if it was able to get back to its full glory. 10/10 will vacation, maybe not live there full time. For me anyway.

Not that I’m defending them, however, they do not have an obligation to educate the American electorate. Trust me, I understand the outrage, however, in this case I think it’s misplaced. It’s not entirely the fault of Walmart and Costco CEO’s that everything is built from the ground up to be against the average person. In this specific case, especially when it comes to politics, I point to the absolute failure of the American education system to have massive amounts of the voting populous’ understanding of how the US government functions end in the 6th grade.

Now we can go back and fourth on the causes of the lack of education. In which, there’s still blame to put on CEO’s, but it’s a feature, not a bug that it is the way it is.

I live in the Rochester area. It is nice. However, it is a city run by mayo, and it has its issues, but the Mayo Clinic won’t let them become headlines.

I’ve (27m) been told no by multiple doctors. So, sorta? Granted. Last time I tried I was 24 but I hasn’t been easy. Maybe it would be now. I stopped trying.

Obligatory Silicon Valley scene

Alternative real life example that makes me sad at the state of the world so it’s easier to point to TV show

It’s always been this way.

Very nice! I was really hoping for a detour or trail, but, overall, I’m really happy. I love the hex I got.

Post yours when it comes in!

He believes he’s a martyr. Time will tell.

How do these series of events unfold? Am intrigued by whatever I’m seeing.

Honestly, simply put, imo, no. The same rich and powerful are going to be in charge then. Even more so. I’d argue that the incoming government even guarantees that there’s no peaceful, legal, pathway to reform.

When are you going to say something untrue? I think that’d be funnier

Please get ammo and go to the range. I work at a gun store, trust me, your hypothetical, alleged, enemy, has been armed, and has many hundreds/thousands of rounds downrange. Get proficient.

Edit: also if that rifle happens to be an AR-15, I work more specifically at a custom AR shop, so please hit me with any possible questions either now, or the future!

In my opinion, (well technically not mine I’m going to link someone else’s) but, I have a hard time believing “love languages” exist.

You don’t live in the Midwest…

This is sort of my train of thought, however, historically, when that sort of thing happens, very rarely is the resulting government a unfucked democratic nation.

I hope there are enough people with actual core American values that rise to the top if/when it happens.

My hopes aren’t high, but they’re not high with the status quo either.

While I don’t disagree, from a business standpoint, yeah, exactly what you said, the reality is they’re coming. When prices go up, they just told everyone who to blame, rather than trying to deflect after having to raise prices.

Walmart doesn’t have an obligation to educate the American electorate.

Does the executive branch have the power to do this? I honestly don’t know. I know the house and congress aren’t much better since the election, but, that at least needs a lot more than one crazy to make things happen.

How many gun manufacturers are actually based in the US? I’m fairly sure it’s like 2. Sig and Smith & Wesson… most firearms are imported. Including Springfield, which used to be a US manufacturer.

Never mind, it’s still a fair number. Lots are imported though and you’re paying a lot more for a lot of US brands.

We’re all fucked