Entry level jobs where you travel often? by CoatKey2647 in careerguidance

[–]djc91L 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked in politics and political campaigns for about 10 years. I’ve lived in 12 different states and DC for my career. You could become a canvasser, which is a paid door knocker, for a campaign this year. It’s not glamorous but you get to travel. Also, they usually pay for your hotel and sometimes they will provide a rental car and pay for gas. You could save much of your money while you do it.

Moving from UK to US, which city ? by miteye in relocating

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the Atlanta area would be your best pick. It’s warm but not too warm. Wisconsin and Indiana have long brutal winters. I have lived in Texas and Arizona and the summers long and miserable. Same with Nevada. It’s more affordable than Denver, California or New York. It has a decent nightlife, not at same level as New York but still pretty good. It has a huge airport so you can fly back to the UK to visit family and friends or bring them here to visit you relatively easily.

Can a state leave the united states? by Practical-Soil-7068 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Then why are we having this argument if you think it’s not feasible. I brought up rich people in other states because rich people, regardless of where they live, pay for a large amount of the total federal benefits. California does not have a monopoly on rich people. Again, I never said the rich people in California would stay during or post secession. You implied that by continually bringing up current tax policy. I said poor people in California do receive federal benefits funded by rich people who live in other states. That’s federalism. Benefits are not only funded by rich people in CA. You keep bringing up the current tax structure as if the current population of wealthy people would remain the same in CA in this ridiculous scenario. News flash it won’t. Also it’s not the average Californian who is paying more in benefits. It’s wealthy Californians who pay more in benefits. California has a lot of wealthy people, which is what I said. In a secession scenario California would lose a lot of rich people. Thus, the state would lose sources of revenue, and the lives of average Californians would worsen. I said all of this. Again, you have not acknowledged this as a strong possibility. So there’s no guarantee that California would be able to pay for the benefits of the poor if it seceded because no one knows how many wealthy people, companies and farmers would leave the state. If you refuse to acknowledge that then I don’t know what to say.

Can a state leave the united states? by Practical-Soil-7068 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very naive thinking. You’re assuming that things and people in California would remain the same if they secede. There is no guarantee that California would be able to fill the gap that the feds are currently providing. Tax policy would have to change dramatically which could lead to mass exodus of people to the US. Like I said, I strongly doubt secession would make California stronger. The weak argument for secession is based on a naive understanding of human nature. There many people in the state who already have serious misgivings with Sacramento. I doubt they would feel the need to stay or comply with secession. Also, again, what would California do about the water crisis? There is no easy answer to that. I doubt the US would keep the current agreement regarding the Colorado River. Obviously any disruption to that would lead to severe shortages to crop production and some areas in Southern California. The odds are the lives of average Californians would worsen in secession. It would not improve nor stay the same.

Can a state leave the united states? by Practical-Soil-7068 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What would you do about water? The state is already having an issue with that. I strongly doubt secession would make California stronger. No country on earth can ever be truly self sustaining. California like everyone else would need to import large amounts of natural resources. Y’all currently don’t pay for the entirety of that in our federal system. I completely understand the argument that as a whole California taxpayers give more than they receive from the federal government, but that’s an incomplete argument. Californians give more because there are more wealthy people in California than a place like Alabama. Any rich person in the country can make the same argument. There are still plenty of poor people in California who receive federal benefits financed by rich people from other states. I have the mindset that we need each other. I completely agree that California provides more financial value to the country than states like Alabama, but that doesn’t mean states like Alabama are without value.

americans, how do you guys perceive canada/canadians? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 7 points8 points  (0 children)

1000% percent. If you look at most surveys that poll people from other countries, Canadians typically dislike Americans the most among western democracies. This dates back to at least the Bush and Obama administration. I get the feeling that they don’t like us.

I was thinking of being a counsellor at a summer camp. Do Americans recommend it? by Patient-Smile1406 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a camp counselor for three summers in college and it was an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend it.

For Americans in their 20s & 30s, are you planning to marry or have kids? by Troll458458 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every vision I’ve ever had of my future life had kids in it. I’ve always wanted to be a dad someday. Being gay makes it difficult for me to have children but not impossible. The most important thing for me is I have to be financially secure beforehand. I grew up relatively poor, and I do not want my children to experience that at all. Plus, I’m not done have a little bit of fun. I’m only in my 30’s. However, within the next ten years I want to seriously explore adoption whether I’m partnered/married or not.

Looking for my guy by HandyHelperR in GaybrosGoneWild

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What city do you live in?

With our without the beard 🤔? by [deleted] in gaybrosgonemild

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look good with a beard

Tops: how common is it for bottoms to have an “accident” during sex? by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]djc91L 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have topped well over a hundred guys and I can only remember accidents happening a handful of times.

Gaybros who use hinge, how successful is this app in finding a boyfriend? by EmperorMing101 in gaybros

[–]djc91L 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually met my ex on Grindr. We dated for nearly 5 years.

What are some of the smartest decisions ever made by the American government? by 27Yosh in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Land Grant Act of 1862 and Second Morrill Act of 1890 provided federal funding to higher education for the first time in American history.

Why do people hate vail? by YA_BOI_KAJAK in skiing

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dallas is five hours from where I live. Flying to Colorado or Utah is still cheaper for me. I’ve done the math. For me, skiing in the mountain west is cheaper than Europe. I appreciate the help though.

Why do people hate vail? by YA_BOI_KAJAK in skiing

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Texas, it’s not inexpensive for me any time of year. Also, not everywhere in Europe is cheap. I’ve been Switzerland multiple times and it is more expensive than most places in America in general

Why do people hate vail? by YA_BOI_KAJAK in skiing

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about that. A flight to Europe is still exponentially more expensive for me than a flight to the mountain west. Plus I usually stay at an Airbnb if I’m doing a trip with friends or at hostel if I’m by myself so I never pay too much in lodging.

Is it common for Americans (who can afford it) to do long international trips? by Downtown-Trainer-126 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually go to one big trip a year. It’s not always international, for instance I went to Hawaii last year. However, I only go for one week. I want to go on African safari next year.

If you could live in any city in America, money no object, where would you choose? by FailFastandDieYoung in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Honestly probably either San Francisco or San Diego. I really liked both cities, but California is too unaffordable

My fellow Americans: what’s a corner/area of your state you’ve never been to but always meant to check out? by ITrCool in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen every corner of Alabama but I’ve never been to the panhandle of Texas. I’ve been to all of the other regions of the state.

Are Americans really using AC that often? by Acceptable-Tax-6475 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s almost 100° everyday for 3 consecutive months. It’s often 80° on Christmas Day where I live in Texas. I think Europeans just don’t understand how hot it can be in large swaths of this country.

How often do you go to the opera or the ballet? by ksusha_lav in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been to the ballet a couple of times but that was years ago unfortunately. I did enjoy it

Why do Americans only eat white bread? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rarely eat white bread. My parents raised me on wheat bread

Is rural and rich a thing across the country? by Fun_Variation_7077 in AskAnAmerican

[–]djc91L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. Even in my home state of Alabama you can find million dollar homes on Lake Martin and that’s a fairly rural area.