These people are surely not stupid, but...
The certainly are naive and enjoy total lack of judgement!
What normal adult would move 1000 or more mile to any large city without spending at least a month visiting their destination, asking questions, and feeling comfortable with the place before committing?
“What normal adult would move 1000 or more mile to any large city without spending at least a month visiting their destination, asking questions, and feeling comfortable with the place before committing? “
Adults looking for publicity and attention.
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I did it a few times. Grew up in IA. Wife wanted to move somewhere warm. We went to Phoenix, great place for young Republicans in the '60s. Moved to DC/Virginia to work for a GOP congressman. My work then took me to Chicago. Retired in Virginia. Great experience for my kids to live in different parts of the country.
Uhhh, me? I took a job in the Boston area moving from Indiana and gave myself one day to find a place to live. It wasn't hard. But then I'm a single guy with no family and only a dog.
“These people are surely not stupid, but...”
I believe they are typical naive young liberal-thinking Democrats who decided to go “explore” that wonderful but oppressed black culture. This story reeks of white guilt and this couple’s perceived need to ATONE for the sins of their ancestors. I believe they actually expected to be welcomed in the black community with open arms as white saviors who have seen the light and come to jeebus.
Ain’t that way, McGee!