That poem hits. I'm from North England, not even her world, but so many decaying towns where the jobs and the money left.

Agricultural region, with dying rural towns & grand resorts fading away

February 07, 2025 - 15:24 UTC

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Honestly, North England and post-industrial Appalachia have a lot in common, culturally and economically.
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The mention of the current state of Appalachia makes me think someone needs to write a parody of Country Roads about how capitalism is causing those beautiful country roads to fade into yet another highway, another shopping center, another billionaire's private estate.
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Mines, steel, unions, the battles of Orgreave & Blair Mountain, yup

Did not realise it was Appalachia at the time
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I think the sentiment is fairly universal. Where there are people, there are people who want a future for themselves and their children.
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