Man Travels 4 Hours To and From Work Every Day | A Hidden America with Diane Sawyer PART 2/4

[@Lemons19902010]

This was so depressing to watch. Ronnie is amazing, I have no true words for his tenacity and determination to do whatever it takes to support his family.

[@chloweful]

+Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff But but this story isn't about you.

[@chloweful]

Pay no attention to this commenter he's commenting on almost everything trying to make it about him.

[@brandonwombacher2559]

I couldnt do it

[@saun86]

Not many people would commute 4 hours to and from hell no one would accept him, I hope you get a car what a great man

[@vvs2508]

Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff Who Asked

[@kennywilliams9587]

somebody needs to help him get a car.

[@javonJennings]

80 miles by car a day would probably be more stressful. He needs a year or two worth of bills paid so he can learn a skill and change careers.

[@seeyouagain911]

This is what i call a real man. He is worth doing anything for. His wife is one lucky woman.

[@stevenambrose6836]

Yea a real dumb man!

[@eriv4735]

It must really suck being as insecure as you clearly are

[@peggywiggins6241]

Wats his name .... please find out so I can be a blessing to his family

[@salaahkhayr2398]

I guarantee you, if that was somebody with a vagina between her legs, this story would be on all major mainstream platforms and he would own a car by now.

[@cameronjohnson7]

💯💯💯

[@pattygarcia6290]

Ronny is such a good example of what a hard working man does for his family regardless of him being tired he does what he needs to do to provide them.

[@Pi-md4cg]

It's not hardworking.. this is suffering day in day out.

[@tonyaspain4719]

That is one dedicated husband, father and worker! Men like him are few and far between.

[@markwhittaker6866]

Tonya Spain PREACH!

[@brandonwombacher2559]

Few And Far And Disappearing Fast

[@salaahkhayr2398]

I guarantee you, if that was somebody with a vagina between her legs, this story would be on all major mainstream platforms and he would own a car by now.

[@taschke1221]

Ronny's a beast. Someone needs to sponsor that man.

[@slayerrable]

we can start a go fund me page for him

[@DaleModisette]

He reminds me of when I first went to college in 1992, I would ride my 18 speed bicycle to work, college and even grocery shopping which came to about 50 miles/ day for 2 years. Then I got marry and was gifted a 1983 gold thing of a car; of which my wife drove to college and I had give up college to work 70+ hours a week. Though later in life I did go to college twice more.

[@Ciarrocca11]

slayerrable I really hope someone does

[@laelemlin]

Did you finish your college goal? If you did, everything was worth it at the end.

[@chloweful]

I wish my dad was like this man.. I grew up living in poverty, unnecessarily. This man is the perfect example of an amazing human being. "I have responsibilities." He doesn't even get jealous the least bit... He's trying to make a better life for his children. That's how we all should think.

[@danki2000daniel]

hard working Americans! one doctor visits away from being bankrupt and homeless.

[@a.a4144]

Daniel harvey The chocolate kyle kulinski So true, I had to pay my mother's medical bills and I'm now living with friends, I have an engineering degree. life is so unfair.

[@ReconMarine702]

Daniel Harvey IV yeah because they have iPhones, car leases, flat screen TVs with every channel, and credit cards full of expensive vacations they can’t afford. It’s their own fault.

[@livelovely4681]

@@ReconMarine702 Way to simplify a complex issue.

[@kasrakh86]

I have a lot of tremendous respect for this man. My commute is 2 hours to and from work and i think that is too long. His will power of getting up every morning is just amazing

[@Sssssssslf]

His dedication work ethic and sheer willpower is incredible!

[@cya3ms3tron15]

@Kasra Kh I totally agree and that's coming from someone who has a two hour commute to and from work as well. There with you bud, it's tough.

[@IMLovelydove23]

Hard working father and husband. Very encouraging.

[@lauramscott9252]

The part about Mr. Ronny, bought me to tears. I know exactly how it is like not having your own personal transportation and to rely on public transportation. One day, I was scheduled to come to work when the weather was pouring down raining, but I was determined in mind and heart that I wasn't going to let nothing stop me from going to work. I too, also have responsibilities. I really hope and pray that he will be blessed with his own vehicle someday. God Bless him and his family.

[@cortez_d3352]

This is Why young people are choosing not to have children anymore. The American Dream is Dead.

[@kingoftfl2149]

Dolores Cortez not having children is a smart thing

[@intervonshipping965]

I'm almost 40 and I made this choice at 27 because I didn't want my children to suffer; life was hard on my own so why be selfish and do this to another human being.

[@Must_beniceluv]

This is what I just said about myself while watching this. I'd feel so selfish bringing a child into this world knowing it isn't going to get any better .

[@blacklyfe5543]

I'm glad I don't have kids

[@munster1404]

Children is literally a negative asset till they reach legal working age and move out. I made up my mind to avoid marriage and kids before I was 30 years old. I will never be able to build up a retirement nest egg if I had mouths to feed.

[@Kafteri]

Now THAT is HARD WORK and DEDICATION!!! everyone must take note of this and follow his inspiration. I hope things work out for him

[@kimberlymadison9373]

Now that's a man! What an example for his kids. That's real love.

[@Joyinthemorn]

May the Divine bless that man traveling so far for the betterment of his family

[@danielklee92]

I only live 15mi away from my workplace and I spend 2 hours getting to work by bus every day. I feel so determined like this man...

[@Cassanrda20]

That is so sad . I wish he could afford a car :-(

[@Cassanrda20]

Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff I don't I was diagnosed with lupus more than 10 years ago and I know how it feels to be handicapped. his health would be awesome but I am very lucky to be well enough at this point to have a great quality of life

[@TheGolfdaily]

JizForever A car won't solve his situation. They key subject in this news is affordable housings in favourable zones and job availabilities in none favourable zones.

[@blindianswirltwo2986]

JizForever He needs to find a job closer to home .

[@Cassanrda20]

Blindianswirl Two Surely he would have thought of that by now? Maybe he can't find one.

[@blindianswirltwo2986]

JizForever He probably has no time to even look . His entire day is taken up with commuting and working .

[@dsan5825]

Oh my. The country is changing and not for the better. That man is amazing though.

[@aminuaidara8601]

Don't worry you are still the greatest country on the planet

[@Paralyzer]

What a beast. Someone give this guy a medal. Or something

[@Paralyzer]

sure, hopefully one day you will have his health. live long and prosper

[@chloweful]

+Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff Stop commenting on every good thing people say about this man. The world doesn't revolve around you.

[@cprz82]

Paralyzer or a Chevrolet Malibu 2019

[@AB-ou8ve]

Paralyzer “Or something” Maybe healthcare and affordable housing?

[@cutthechicken194]

He needs a car and pay rise not medal.

[@windingpath]

Can't imagine doing that for 10 weeks, and this guy did it for 10 years?!

[@autumnortiz6782]

The struggle is real

[@autumnortiz6782]

We're running out of tough people like this and glad to see your one of them

[@chloweful]

+Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff Do you hear yourself?! You are not the only bloody person in the world whose handicapped and struggling. Go on a forum to bitch and moan. Stop spamming people's comments and get the fuck off KZbin.

[@chloweful]

+Autumn Ortiz The commenter isn't tough.. Legit he's spamming everyone's comments. All trying to make it about him, pretty sure he gets off on the attention all being thrown his way. Pay no attention.

[@jules9603]

Ronnie Thomas, wish you'd had been my dad. You're a good man! Wish you and your family all the best.

[@TheTruthFadeswithTime28]

191,000 in 1970 would be worth close to 1 million dollars today... The wages aren’t keeping up with inflation that’s the problem!!!

[@AB-ou8ve]

The travel of time That number is probably already adjusted for inflation.

[@jacquelinefitzpatrick2405]

Agree

[@wturner777]

That's true that wages aren't keeping up with inflation. Gentrification as well as taxes are also the biggest factors.

[@clintchavez4944]

Ronny is what every man should strive to be. True inspiration and a family man. He's better than I could ever hope to be

[@mois9555]

God bless you my brother. I pray you get blessed soon. You deserve a break.

[@psychoshammieditz1558]

I just came here because I'm also got stuck in same situation I have to travel 3 hours one side and 3 hours back,I'm impressed by seeing Mr Ronnie,he is the man who is doing this things just for his family,hope u get a car soon,may god bless u🙂

[@BeltranMD]

Strong person like this make american great.

[@yagga8885]

Ronnie is such an admirable human. It will be worth it. It has to. He’s so determined and principled

[@dkgnew]

This story is motivating me to drive almost 3 hours for an opportunity; should be about a year or less before I can transfer to nearer position

[@kingofswing3000]

Rule #1: knowledge is required. College is not.

[@sarahw6231]

You Go Ronny!!! I Hope Someone Will See This Video And Donate You A Car,God Bless And Keep Grinding For Your FAMILY. Blessings and Love

[@samuelc6787]

Wow! Lord Bless Him with a Car!!

[@chloweful]

+Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff "The lord." Probably doesn't appreciate you making every little comment about yourself. Maybe if you tried to look at what you do have as opposed to what you don't? You'd actually make something out of yourself as opposed to making everything ABOUT yourself.

[@oldhotdogwater8383]

Yo, I walk 6.4 miles to work everyday to support mines. Cold, wind, rain, doesnt matter. I HAVE to. I'm lucky to get a ride home but at 2am I have to get up outta my sleep to make sure we all have a place to lay our head at night

[@brianlopez1340]

I need to start a go fund me page for this man, he is a strong person for doing all of the things that I wouldn't do (can anyone give me a rough estimate for a Prius,3 months money for gas, and all the expenses for a drivers license? )

[@chloweful]

+Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff Stop commenting on everything trying to gain attention. I'm disabled too. Get over it.

[@brianlopez1340]

***** what other fuel efficient car then?

[@rinkle396]

It's the cost of insurance/gas so you could buy him a $5,000 used car but it would cost $4,000 a year.

[@peggywiggins6241]

I was jus thinking da same thing anyone no how to get in touch with him. ... I hope sum new car dealer ship give him a car he has earned it... Hope the right person see this video

[@ieojama07]

Has anyone followed up on Ronnie and his family?

[@aprilpabulayan1901]

God bless you sir for being so responsible ❤

[@boostoshi]

How do these cities expect to keep functioning without people? Soon everywhere will be Detroit.

[@brightersun6712]

Wow he is truly an amazing good example of what a true man is. Incredible 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@stuartperry8141]

Since the recession I have relocated twice and went to truck driving and trade school to improve my situation in the last 6 years. He is loading trucks I lived in Atlanta in the nineties when the economy was great I was able to go back to school an get a degree. Relocate there are many better places with better opportunities before you get to old Ronnie,

[@Doe7251]

its the same in the uk the cost of living goes up and wages and jobs stay the same

[@Doe7251]

Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff if i had a billion i wouldn't even care about my self

[@markwhittaker6866]

Naps 187 PREACH!

[@RenzaBossDaddy]

Oprah would have given him a car.......Diane Sawyer

[@quanna4369]

Uncle RonRon! ❤️❤️ That’s right we got to keep on keeping on !

[@lotus2858]

You didn't offer him a ride and just watched him bike.

[@difidon]

I'll never complain again!

[@rickazca774]

If you don't have kids, you're already ahead of the game financially, period!

[@MsThemjs]

Blessings to him and his family

[@dannylopez821]

mr ronnie ur incredible and u have a drive that I wish I had a fraction of may god bless u and ur family

[@andrewhernon4691]

May God bless Ronnie and his family.

[@tetehl4731]

Ronnis you are an amazing man, father and husband. Your story inspire me. Godbless you

[@kisssanand5437]

The anesthesiologist can’t afford to live there either? lol stop

[@melyn.3094]

@Traci AM still, lol

[@fkloh3289]

@@melyn.3094 They have 8 years of college loan to pay off.

[@chloweful]

I feel so sorry for that woman with the daughter... It shouldn't be that way.

[@waaazupd1948]

Yea, something profound has changed. Politicians got involved in our personal lives. Manufacturing jobs have been moved to other countries due to lower wages and it just keeps getting worse.

[@ysb362]

Give him a damn car!!!

[@jamesmanter8731]

I do 4 -5 hours a day here in sf. No big deal. A lot of men go even further then me. Then they praise feminists for “super commuting” for taking a 10 min bart ride from Oakland....

[@Cvevas]

Same thing in developing countries. Some of my subordinates had to leave at 3 am to be there at 7 am, they would be back home at 10 pm. All that for about the equivalent of US$ 400. And my boss would be mad at me for not being hard enough on them if they arrived late from time to time. Yep, there is something wrong, but everywhere.

[@Dreadtheday]

Cali is a waste of time and space.... And my mother was born there. It is so messed up.

[@leslieeley7895]

The people in this world is so greedy! They talk about other countries but the United States is so sad! We watch the rich get greedy and greedy! Watching the hungry get hungrier! Apartments going up so costly you can’t afford it! But some people don’t care! We need to re-evaluate our lives and help one another.

[@shawnise311]

God bless and keep him. They record these people, HELP THEM! leaving him with a car is nothing. How can WE help him get a car?????

[@guslb12]

And I'm here working 80hrs a week, working for american companies just trying to make $5k a yr saving up to get a chance at his life....my point is that his life is hard but some people like me have it harder. I get paid $1.84/hr and his life is only a dream for me

[@hawkboy000]

guslb12 $5k a year? How is that possible? Where do you live?

[@guslb12]

hawkboy000 Currently living in Mexico City... I work for the american airlines and dish call centers. The American companies come here because we sound "American" and we "understand the culture" and we do considering most of the people in the call centers here grew and spent the majority of their lives in the states. But like I said we still make less than $2/hr

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

I hope I win some money cuz I need to give something back to this man!! You're a giant amongst men Ronnie!!

[@madhash83]

It takes him an 8 hour shift to get to work, then who knows how long he's at work for. Probably a 16 hour+ day for him.

[@TEGGYKSeries]

That's a real man

[@mimoys11]

The problem is not zoning, the problem is the Politicians

[@carfan954]

Ronnie is a great man. We should start a gofundme or something to get him a reliable car.

[@occlusion6557]

That man staying fit af, just going to say that now

[@Katwashere_]

Ronnie helped me go to work today.

[@ShicaSoFly]

So much respect for Ronnie!!!

[@blindianswirltwo2986]

This story was based in Northern California and this is the sad reality. The cost of rent in Burlingame and all around the Bay Area is insanely high. But people are willing to pay to live in the safe neighborhoods because now even the dangerous neighborhoods have gotten pricey because of the demand . The guy commuting by bike, train and bus everyday just needs to find a job near home, for the train and bus he is probably spending $20 a day to get to work and barely getting sleep it's not worth it .

[@jules9603]

Blindianswirl Two I understand your point but there's always more to the story and I'm going to speculate that Ronnie takes great pride in working for Stanford University.

[@user-rt6hd4rc3m]

You never know what someone's going through don't ever judge someone.

[@bobp1016]

This is not about the rich vs poor. This is completely about government regulations that make building homes expensive. Is not just the permitting process. This starts with cutting trees and manufacturing the pipes and all the parts needed to build a home. It is also about preparing land to build and all the tests and permits needed before a house can ever be built. Another reason that home prices are so high is the fact that many people buy cheap homes for rentals.

[@jasleinei744]

A 4 room 1 level flat in Singapore costs minimum 300 to 400,000

[@rainbowbrightone9852]

I traveled this far for sea world when I worked there. Never again.

[@Vitoandolini13]

My boss traveled 5 hours a day and he plowed snow before going to work

[@valerieboudreau1857]

Does anyone know what happened to this guy? I know it was a few years ago but I want to help him out

[@noted_insolence1894]

I'm confused though....how can you not afford a car and yet be willing to do an 80 mile commute to what is essentially a warehouse job..? I don't get it. Car=$1,000. Insurance=$150-300/month. Time saved driving honestly means he could pick up shifts at a different job.

[@adc2327]

What you don't understand is where he works. He is a Stanford employee. They have excellent benefits. He is a family man. Benefits are important when you have a family.

[@christinewilkinson6059]

Did I just listen to someone who complained about making 6 figures a year?

[@jasminemcdonald4495]

My friend did that to work in harrods ( most expensive shop in London) and walked 4 hours to work, her feet were covered in blisters it was so sad

[@Benz-ek2zv]

Porsha Carter why didn’t she take the tube or bus? It’s £1.50 for the bus and if you jump on the bus within the hour of the first bus you won’t be charged.

[@philliplyn6487]

Love this it shows the real America hard working people getting up doing what they have to survive all these government officials have to do something about this situation cutting health care and hours of people working full time to part time something must be done after all this is sopose to be the greatest country on earth

[@stuartperry8141]

Life is artificially expensive. I have smart phone and computer internet expense over 100 dollars a month .In reality most of my usage is entertainment now. I am thinking about going back to flip cellphone and reading books. Since having access to this technology in my house does not help me make any money. My wages cannot really afford this. You would think that with this technology and skills to use many application programs I could do better than being a security guard but since the Great Recession I cannot get back into corporate America as a accountant plus I am in my late 50s.

[@brookem4904]

This is fucking sad. This guy deserves so much respect! I wish someone would help him out with a car

[@OpticalXray]

I will never tie myself into a house it's not worth the headache plus your quality of life is the real cost it sucks up all your energy minimalism is the best path

[@dr.gansau1465]

i almost ni tears..dude he is a real man!!

[@crise1]

Come to Toronto Canada and it's surrounding suburbs, that 4 bedroom home worth 360000 is easily 700 hundred plus.

[@Noname1234nc]

The problem is greedy rich people... no wonder why they get richer while other get poorer.

[@jasminemcdonald4495]

It’s worst in London !!

[@jacquelinefitzpatrick2405]

We buckled down. Didn't go on expensive vacations or over spend or buy a house at or over our budget. Paid our house off in 6 years. Money management folks!

[@prince_sach50]

RESPECT! SOMEONE NEEDS TO BUY HIM A CAR FR💯💯💯

[@tigersteeth29]

insanity, he needs to move his home closer to work or his work closer to home. time is more precious than money.

[@adc2327]

I live in that area that's one thing you don't understand. There are multimillion-dollar homes close to his job. I guarantee you he can't afford to live in that neighborhood. Where he lives the employers don't offer the type of benefits he gets at Stanford. He has a family I'm sure that's why he's holding on to that job with good benefits.

[@zinnia3684]

Globalism will drive us all into small units in cities because we won’t be able to afford the housing costs and gas prices to drive. It’s a Globalist plan to control and it’s been in place for years. Don’t get comfortable with this Globalist agenda. It will get worse.

[@Nicole-kc8ll]

I can definitely relate I commute a 2 hour drive up & back each day.

[@hellapack]

U jus have to work harder man I sleep 2 hours per day but I make 18k per month

[@kingveto5986]

Nothing but respect for this KING.🏆🏆🏆

[@kevc8786]

I want to donate money to that man what a great father

[@kevc8786]

Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff just off yourself and donate your life insurance money to Ronald!

[@KnockoutInvesting]

God damn Ronny. Someone set up gofundme. Ronnie could be working two jobs if he didn’t have to do a 8 hr daily commute.

[@darkstargaming6600]

My question is...whats wrong with renting an apt?

[@DwaipayanDutta]

Most people in Bangalore do. Can someone interview us as well 🤪🤪

[@TrickyTrixks]

Damn man, most of Ronnie's life is just traveling to work. Sucks to see that and know there's people with more money then they can count. The feels bruh.

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

I live outside of Seattle and have to travel 2+ hours each way everyday. It's pretty much the norm here.

[@mongolchiuud8931]

This man must be a dark skinned mexican.

[@romeoawudi863]

Hyperborean Colonialism African

[@mongolchiuud8931]

***** I worked with Mexicans before, they talk a lot of shit, but God damn they work harder then a mf

[@chargermaster8740]

Hyperborean Colonialism yeah cause thats what us mexicans do

[@mitchm7563]

weelll if u stopped spennding absurd amounts on paranoia fueled defence you could suffice n subsidise industries and educatiion n bring down costs and improve employment rates,, but wat do i know im just a jobless youth living in kenya

[@andrewstanley903]

I’ve never had a job that offered good benefits. I’ve been in healthcare and currently work in healthcare. No insurance offered from my job.