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return2ozma @lemmy.world

7mo ago

Americans under 30 are so miserable that the U.S. just fell to a historically low ranking in the world happiness report

Americans under 30 are so miserable that the U.S. just fell to a historically low ranking in the world happiness report

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return2ozma @lemmy.world

7mo ago

Americans under 30 are so miserable that the U.S. just fell to a historically low ranking in the world happiness report

fortune.com /well/2025/03/20/americans-miserable-world-happiness-report/

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I'm over 30 and miserable. Don't count me out on this one.
I know that many under 30 would be much happier if no single person owned more than $1 billion in assets. Why don't we try that?
- Good luck with that
Look up "Hell's Angels" by Hunter Thompson. There's a chapter where he discusses the economics of being a biker/hippie circa 1970.
Angels could work six months as a Union stevedore and save up enough to live on the road for two years. A part time waitress could afford to support herself and her musician boyfriend.
- There was a student in my elementary school class in the early 90s, whose single mother worked as a cleaning lady at the school and supported both of them with that money. They had a small apartment, a car and while she was considered poor, she always had enough clothes, school supplies etc.
Let's see... Groceries are up about 300%. House prices are up about 250%. Rental costs are up by about 250%. Electric is up by about 150%. Cheap fast food is up by about 350%. Salaries are down by about 20%. Huh... I wonder why we're delving deeper and deeper into despair....
Jokes on you, I turned 30 a few months ago.
Should've fucking voted.
MuSt Be ThE gEnOcIdE…
- It probably doesn’t help.

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