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Of all places in the United States, Stockton California. Well if any city could use some love, Stockton is one. It may infect the capital next door in Sacramento. Which would infect the 9th largest economy in the world. That would be great. Trickle up economics for the win.

> Well if any city could use some love, Stockton is one.

Used to live there and this is definitely true. Lots of poverty, poor quality of life.

Today Candy, tomorrow stomach ache.

As opposed to what?

Today no food, today and tomorrow stomach ache?

Now what does that mean? $500 is candy? For some it's a lifeline.

It means that getting something you want will not necessarily benefit you.

Which is insane, because it's "need" not "want".

Today rent is due, tomorrow a house stays over a family’s head.

Not necessarily, it's worth at least the experiment.

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