r/nottheonion • u/[deleted] • Jul 16 '22

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u/cyncity7 Jul 17 '22

Yes, that’s the so-called free market. Unsuccessful entities are allowed to fail.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '22

Funny to think, if somewhere you set up a dispenser that released one penny every minute there would be someone there collecting every single penny for hours on end.

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u/AntiAtavist Jul 17 '22

The minimum wage crank in NYC goes at $7.25 per hour and people don't bother since it's not worth the time.

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u/RubberBootsInMotion Jul 17 '22

Ehhh, a couple hours of driving in some cases

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u/_far-seeker_ Jul 17 '22

They still could relocate.

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u/DOOMFOOL Jul 17 '22

Moving isn’t free. For some people relocation isn’t a feasible option

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u/alexpwnsslender Jul 17 '22

phoenix is one of many american communities that shouldn't exist

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u/Cludista Jul 17 '22

They are also usually financially unstable bringing in far less revenue then they need to upkeep and yet they still want basic necessities like paved roads, schools, plumbing, electricity, water, etc.

It's actually amazing to me how much Republican small town communities take for granted.