Summary
A growing number of Americans are seeking shelter in budget motels due to rising rents and home prices, with families experiencing cramped, unstable living conditions.
In New York’s Hudson Valley, over 550 families with children lived in motels in 2023, a 21% increase from 2018.
High costs, safety concerns, and limited housing options make escaping this cycle difficult.
Advocacy groups warn motels are an unsustainable solution as housing costs outpace wages, while waitlists for subsidized housing and vouchers remain long.
You’ll own nothing and be happy…
Well I suppose the second part isn’t entirely true
It’s happy compared to the alternatives you’re given.
My mom and stepdad lived in a motel for 5 years. Saved up and then bought a house. I did the motel thing before myself. Sure beats sleeping on the streets.
Making excuses for the shortcomings of society enable society to continue to have shortcomings.
Nothing will meaningfully improve until the rich fear for their lives
Cake does sound good
Spare us that conspiracy nonsense. This is simply capitalism allowed to run unchecked.
Edit for the downvoters: https://www.reuters.com/article/world/fact-check-the-world-economic-forum-does-not-have-a-stated-goal-to-have-people-idUSKBN2AP2SP/
You have missed the point entirely with this silly anti-conspiracy nonsense.
Yes, capitalism running unchecked will lead to the people not owning anything.
Social housing would fix this. End of story.
It won’t because it won’t be implemented.
There’s thousands of would-be fixes that can’t happen because humans are just such gigantic pieces of shit.