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Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 8:23am On Jun 06, 2021 |
This is a sad but common sight in the USA. Always leaves me wondering if there can ever be a solution to homelessness. The single picture shows a stark comparison. On the left side of the boardwalk are homeless encampment, on the other side are expensive flats
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Re: Homelessness In The USA by doggedfighter(f): 8:25am On Jun 06, 2021 |
What could be the cause? Thought everything is figured out and everyone taken care of over there? 3 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by Phcmayor(m): 8:31am On Jun 06, 2021 |
At least there is street light for the homeless Ftc my people 3 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by harmargedon: 8:37am On Jun 06, 2021 |
doggedfighter:gonna give it to ya !! gonna give it to ya, X gonna give it to ya!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by harmargedon: 8:37am On Jun 06, 2021 |
That's the balance of life. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by doggedfighter(f): 8:47am On Jun 06, 2021 |
harmargedon: Give it to me real hot on a Sunday morning . I'm gonna be needing it How are doing, dearie. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by harmargedon: 8:48am On Jun 06, 2021 |
doggedfighter: |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by UncleKoboko: 8:50am On Jun 06, 2021 |
It's normal. We are not born the same... |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 8:53am On Jun 06, 2021 |
doggedfighter: We have a lot of things figured out but sadly not all. For example cancer, homelessness, hunger, healthcare. It’s just that what we’ve solved are also big ones like landing and invading countries quickly, we have a helicopter flying on Mars, we have a spaceship that has traveled outside of our solar system, our flag is flying on the moon, etc 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 8:55am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Phcmayor: They’ll gladly trade in those lights for a warm bed. 5 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 8:57am On Jun 06, 2021 |
harmargedon: It’s cruel though. I can imagine someone living in the tent looking directly across the boardwalk at a family nice and toasty in their flat. Can probably smell the food cooking too. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by harmargedon: 9:00am On Jun 06, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2:I can imagine, and I know the feelings too. But what's sad is that no one actually cares about the other end. 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by ClitRaider: 9:04am On Jun 06, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2:It's because some lost it, others had one point in their life made some bad decisions or some are either stupid or lazy. Even in rich Arab countries, you'd see beggars and homeless pple. As our Naija hard reach, theres still space for everyone to live under a roof but sometimes, some peeps just prefer the homeless and begging way.. 8 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by doggedfighter(f): 9:07am On Jun 06, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: If we have solved big ones why are small ones like homelessness and hunger posing a challenge? Don't tell me there's hunger in America I was told there's welfare where people present cards and take food. 2 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by Cousin9999: 9:26am On Jun 06, 2021 |
1. California has a lot of homeless compared to other parts of the US. This is because of how the state treats homeless, and the weather. 2. A substantial segment of homeless are people who aren't getting the mental health treatment they need. 3. American culture is quite individualist, and that contributes to these problems in a major way. 4. A substantial portion of homeless are victims of human trafficking. 5. Many young homeless are fleeing abuse or have been forced from their homes for being g4y. 6. Many homeless are drug abusers due to the trauma of being homeless. I won't get into the details, but their lives are horrible. This makes it even more difficult to get out of that situation. 7. A substantial portion of homeless, especially in California, are illegal immigrants. That said, America does have a social safety net for housing, food, and healthcare. It's just not as good as Canada or the UK. 10 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by Cousin9999: 9:36am On Jun 06, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: It isn't. You can literally live in the US your entire life and never see a homeless person, or realize that you have. 8 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by Cousin9999: 9:41am On Jun 06, 2021 |
harmargedon: That's not true. If it was, shelters, nonprofits, volunteers, and legislation wouldn't exist to address the problem. 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by ikillbrokegirls: 9:57am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Don't go homeless anywhere you go just plan well. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by harmargedon: 10:08am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Cousin9999:I know they do exist, but I'd be satisfied if they could record a 100%. Where there will be a truly balanced society. 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by thatsleepboy1: 10:27am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Omo it's better to be homeless over there than being in Nigeria Biko. 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 11:10am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Cousin9999: I take your post as a joke. 4 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 11:11am On Jun 06, 2021 |
doggedfighter: Yes, there’s hunger. Yes, we have a social system like section 8 and welfare. Not all qualify especially if you’re not a woman and a child. 4 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 11:13am On Jun 06, 2021 |
ClitRaider: I’ve never been to the Middle East. I’ll be checking that off early next year. It’s my opinion that our extended family system works better. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 11:15am On Jun 06, 2021 |
harmargedon: Some do. My team and I have it as part of our employment appraisal to donate 24 hours every six months in order to get an acceptable performance rating. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by ednut1(m): 11:17am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Cousin9999:you clearly have mental issues. You are telling someone who stayed in a country you have never been to what is obtainable. Grow up abeg |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by doggedfighter(f): 11:17am On Jun 06, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2: I love being a woman 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by ednut1(m): 11:20am On Jun 06, 2021 |
They are in Canada too. Government provides shelter for them but many prefer to be on the streets. They are lazy, entitled, mentally ill, drug addicts, had bad marriages , committed crimes or made bad financial decisions in the past. 6 Likes |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by Richdee1(m): 11:21am On Jun 06, 2021 |
ednut1: big man! This guy is really mental, he spits trash on every thread about different countries like they are the cause of his problems And I even heard he is in Canada 1 Like |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by ednut1(m): 11:24am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Richdee1:from his posts relating to Canada, he isn't in canada, read generic things online and makes useless assumptions. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 11:43am On Jun 06, 2021 |
ednut1: Let’s say I agree with you, and I do on most causes you listed especially mental illness, but can’t the almighty USA find a solution? Most of these people contributed to the development of the USA at some point and deserve the government to offer a solution. I don’t claim to have all the answers by the way, |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by EgunMogaji2: 11:47am On Jun 06, 2021 |
harmargedon: You’ve captured the point of my post in all entirety. I salute your astuteness. |
Re: Homelessness In The USA by rinzaugustine: 11:54am On Jun 06, 2021 |
EgunMogaji2:The problem is mostly ignorance,refusing to work,mental illness and drugs.Every poor American is automatically eligible to get from government food stamps,section 8 vouchers,low income housing as low as less than $200 a month.Free medical care (Medicaid for young/Medicare for old) .Pell grants,student loans and scholarships to go to any school you want.There are food banks/pantry in every town in America and in almost every black church where you walk in,collect any food you want and they will thank you for coming because food banks throw away tons of food weekly across the country.From Salvation Army to many NGOs assisted by government homeless shelters are ran everywhere.The one in downtown Minneapolis, they provide them with food,shower,socks TV and blankets etc .There are many town in America offering like Natchez Mississippi etc offering cash relocation bonus for house down payment if you want to relocate there.The only problem I see with US government is that they cannot force you to take advantage of the numerous benefits available and nobody will do here unlike Nigeria.It’s just up to you to find it and figure it out 3 Likes |
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