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Dramatic_Mechanic815 t1_j7urk7v wrote

Reply to comment by nowhereman1223 in Want passenger rail in Manchester? Make your voice heard by PurpleSubtlePlan

That’s the real issue here. Meanwhile, the geezers are confused why their children are moving away when they can’t afford to buy a house here and professional careers are few and far between.

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nowhereman1223 t1_j7v3t7c wrote

Why wont you stay to support us and keep the grandkids nearby?

Sorry pops, unless you are going to sell me your house for 1/2 the market value and move in to a home with the money that will run out in 2 years.... we can't afford it.

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Dramatic_Mechanic815 t1_j7x13k4 wrote

Sadly, that’s literally a conversation my wife and I just had. It went as well as you expect. This place is so backwards. Worst case of NIMBYism in the country.

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