He's in northern California and he clearly has enough money to pay rent. If he didn't have enough money to pay rent, he'd be singing a much different tune. Real estate is absolutely ridiculous in the bay area. If he was in an area with fewer of these venture capitalists and forward thinking individuals, his tune would be different also.
That said, I do love this country. I've found a very comfortable niche in it by making good choices. I didn't have to bribe anyone. I didn't have to pledge loyalty or service to anyone. That's not possible in many other countries and I am grateful.

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