• Jonathan@lemmy.world
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      The particular small town I live in has about five “main” families that pretty much own everything and everywhere. They’re also the ones who hold all the local government positions. If I would’ve known all this before moving here, I would not have. At least now I know to research things like that before choosing a place to live in the future. Nepotism is not only common here, it’s a way of life.

      And yes, it’s in the US.

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        Indeed. I’ve had a few decent experiences with the justice system here, but far more were horrible if not straight up tragic.