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> He owned four cab licenses in Portland. Then Uber came in and shredded his retirement plan.

I am sorry for your friend, but not for him losing out on his rent seeker plans.

The folks flagging your post would hunt the poor for sport if it was legally and socially acceptable.

There's nothing wrong with (and, in fact, it's virtuous) not spending money to consume today in order to have a better life tomorrow.

this exchange is so hacker news