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[–] GreyEyedGhost@piefed.ca 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Two points to counter what you said here.

First, Harris Rosen put a program in place for a neighborhood and changed the lives of a generation in a generation. He had enough money after to do it again.

Second, while $2000 USD is nice for you, but goes quick, there are 6 countries in 2025 where that is at least 4 years' of median income, and about 67 (!) where that is at least a year's median income. That $500M Elon blew trying to subvert democracy could have given 250k people enough security to actually try to change their lives for the better instead of just surviving.

Carefully targeted funding can make a difference in nations with a high cost of living, and can impact even more people while requiring less discrimination in areas with a lower cost of living.

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[–] Hueristic_Autistic@lemmy.world 1 point 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 child)

You mean 2,000$ in a different country where 2,000$ makes a difference, right? Where in the US is 2,000$ going to make a difference? Where is that going to change a life? The national average of rent is 1,175$ unless you're on section 8 or have a rent controlled apartment at a severely lowered percent, that's not going to do much in way of housing. Food is bullshit expensive it took 4 grocery trips to use ¼ of that 2,000$.

Unbranded lowest brand names clothing that are considered unbranded like Gildan (my favorite) are going up every 4 months. Temu clothes are total shit. ....

... If this was 1996, 2000$ could change a life....

2000$ to 250k people in 2026 is not going to significantly change a single life in the US.

A high cost of living means the prices are higher meaning the money goes quicker... You'd be spending money on gas or transportation getting to cheaper areas.....

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[–] GreyEyedGhost@piefed.ca 3 points 2 days ago

That is specifically what I said, yes. It would take more money, and longer, to make a significant change in America, but as the example with Harris Rosen showed, it can still be done.

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