The landlord had told them he wanted to raise the rent to $3,500 and when they complained he decided to raise it to $9,500.

“We know that our building is not rent controlled and this was something we were always worried about happening and there is no way we can afford $9,500 per month," Yumna Farooq said.

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    I don’t disagree but what we need is stability. So far capitalism has given the US that. If you’re proposing a different system fine just make sure that while we move to it the perceived wealth of the country doesn’t take a hit and after it is implemented do the same.

    I don’t think it is possible from here. What we really need is loads more regulation and Corp criminals going to prison to start.

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      The US was never stable, and I don’t agree either that Capitalism is.

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        Largest gdp and arguably most stable economy of scale on the planet what are you talking about?
        See this is what I’m talking about. Just devoid of reality

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          Coal Wars, Conscription, Red scare, Segregation, Civil Rights Oppression, Violence, Drug War, international chaos and war.

          What are you talking about?

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            Do we not have a stable economy? Are u kidding rn? Name one that is doing better.

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              Fewer people starve, are homeless and suffer unjustifiable working conditions in particularly Western Europe than in the USA.