Come to a good city that hasn't fallen to the fascists. Here in Columbus, we're fairly insulated from the psychopaths who don't care who they hurt. That stuff doesn't fly here. We actually have some compassion for our neighbors here.

Are you near Kent? Folks helping folks is what gets me up in the morning. But some days are easier than others.

At any other time I would say hey come to my state but I have been unemployed for a year now so can't see telling people to root themselves up with the idea they will find something.

Why can't you leave? Cost?

Locate the nearest brewery/winery/distillery and get acquainted with their menu. It's gonna be a long couple of years.

Leave. Just pick up and go. It doesn’t take effort. They don’t need you there. If you aren’t willing to work to make any of those things you complain about better, then leave. Go some place that fits your definition of a “better place” where someone else has already put in the hard work for you so you can reap the rewards. Or maybe adjust your attitude because you probably won’t be happy anywhere.