The article in question might be the case of a writer not knowing what he is talking about, and speaking more from personal prejudices than from a position of knowledge.
What is argued is that “homesteaders” or others who live ‘off the grid’, that being highly self-sufficient and rather low-tech, are a drain on society as it is alleged that they frequently take advantage of social services and the other things modernity provides without contributing anything of value to society.
It’s a poor argument that is riddled with errors – containing only a bit of truth. What is the author’s motivation? Difficult to say. Perhaps he has a prejudice against those he sees as “country bumpkins.” Or maybe he was just lazy when it came to researching this topic. In any event, he misses the mark more often than he hits it.
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Hmmmm? So if you are living off the land and not dependant on the Govt or anyone else for anything, you are a moocher???????
Lies and Painful$#%&!@*leaks usually are dumbasses. But this was an interesting one. Oh, yeah.$#%&!@*off you Russian pussies.
I think most of us would realize Forbes is made up of ignorant fools
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I bet the idiot that works for Forbes magazine who wrote this is severely over paid!!!
Starting a homestead is hard word and always thing to do on the land. We are 3 years in building our homestead, we use free recycled sinks, stoves, etc so not sure what we are mooching?
They have that right,not delusional,very smart!
What a Fkn moron! I’m betting your stupid :-)$#%&!@*there’s more in the grid screwing taxpayers then living off grid! Ill give them there few shots they need help! Go to help you idiot! Besides off grid people do a lot of bartering for their needs yes even medical needs!
Like most of the people in the south working like slaves and still on aid cheering for the rich mans political party
This really shows Democratic stupidly!!