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teucer_ t1_j06fx59 wrote

Reply to comment by MonsieurReynard in Don't hate the state, hate the game by VulcanTrekkie45

Until you actually see how expensive it is to love there and that their economy has been on edge for the last decade.

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MajorProblem50 t1_j06jh8s wrote

When you only focus on the bad

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teucer_ t1_j06k276 wrote

Well, the good is that if you can party in Iceland, you can party pretty much anywhere. You have to be careful when you’re driving early in the morning because people are still rolling out of the bars at 8 A.M.

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g_rich t1_j06mrxa wrote

Massachusetts has the 12 largest economy in the country, 3rd largest per capita; that’s hardly an economy tethering on the edge.

The state also has some of the highest median incomes in the country, some of the highest credit ratings and one of the highest percentages of citizens with rainy day funds. The state as a whole also sends more money to the federal government than it receives so financially it’s not dependent on the federal government for funding.

It is expensive to live in the state, no one is going to argue with that fact. However the state’s economy is heathy and with all the investment in biotech and life sciences along with our world renowned hospitals and institutions of higher education there is plenty of room for continued growth.

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teucer_ t1_j06n73j wrote

I was referencing the economy and cost of living in Iceland.

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Upthespurs1882 t1_j06hbmr wrote

Lol unlike ours? It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world

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THevil30 t1_j06ku0j wrote

Not to be pedantic but the population of the entire country is like half that of Boston proper, not even considering Cambridge Somerville etc.

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northursalia t1_j06l0op wrote

Given that there are exactly zero McDonalds in Iceland, a fact they are quite proud of, I'm not certain how you can make this assertion.

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teucer_ t1_j06jedl wrote

Much more expensive than ours and much more tenuous also.

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