cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/844237

I’ve never been that far to the south but lately I’ve been reading and watching those novels and movies.

The prevalent idea is: in this world (Texas?) you are alone, nobody gives a cr*p about you, do not trust anyone because they’ll take advantage of you, ridicule and mock you. The world (or maybe only Texas?) is an inhospitable, inhuman, Darwinist place.

  • Mister Neon@lemmy.world
    1001·
    7 months ago

    I was born in Texas and spent my first 35 years there. It’s not like the movies, because life isn’t like the movies. I was completely miserable and honestly regret being born due to my life in Texas. Very little help from the government, my schooling was inadequate, and I was exploited by employers multiple times without repercussions. Bad places do make for good people so my dearest friends looked out for me and I them. I’m very glad I moved up North to the Eastern seaboard where there is infrastructure and the average person is a bit less on edge.

    • TexasDrunk@lemmy.world
      17·
      7 months ago

      I’m actually pretty happy with MY life, but I’m terribly sad about my education and the way the state treats its most vulnerable.

      I didn’t have a good extended family, but my immediate family are all pretty great, if undereducated, people. When I left for several years to see the world I learned a whole lot. I came back with skills that get me paid.

      I really never got the help I needed here, but I got really lucky in a lot of ways that made it good for me. However, I certainly understand it’s not a good place for everyone and I’m voting and volunteering to try to help change that.

      Allred has a chance of beating our loudest idiot senator if things go just right. Tell any friends you have out this way that they can make a difference.

    • Crewman@sopuli.xyz
      15·
      7 months ago

      I’ve heard they give you a free gun and a concealed carry permit when you’re born. Does that get added to your hospital bill or is that a government progam?