Elderly Homeless Man Living in a Tent as a Retirement Plan

[@InvisiblePeople]

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[@jordanphelan1150]

I want to say thank you mark for spreading awareness about this very important issue! I personally believe that you are making the world a better place. Thank you again!

[@tendophoto889]

I remember as a kid that I wanted invisibility as a superpower over any other super power. I guess I got what I wanted. Homeless now in El Paso TX.

[@fortie-seven]

@Heart Hexed The world doesn't work that way lady. Always blaming others for your problems, you seem like a child. The man in the video obviously wanted to be homeless. He almost tries to glorify it, by talking about being around amazing scenery. Many people chose to be homeless from lack of discipline. You're not the only, "homeless survivor" (lmao). It took me a long time to grow up and get my shit together. Your bohemian ideals are the same reason why so many people are homeless to begin with. No one is gonna help you, no can can help you besides yourself. I'm glad someone gave you a golden ticket out -let's hope you don't end up there again.

[@JustMe-qo7yw]

I missed tonights Live Stream , @Invisible People , Mark . Wasnt aware video's not available afterwards. I hope alls good & a good week going for us all.

[@JustMe-qo7yw]

@Heart Hexed Ty for reply & well wishes back to me. You've a kind heart.

[@ramblingrose6967]

A philosopher in a tent on the sidewalk , you can never tell where you a going to find some wisdom about society as a whole . I wish him well .

[@OGGOAT23]

I know a philosopher myself..very smart theorically not practically

[@littleme3597]

@@nazariom39 Not sure what you said. See my posts above about SS.

[@boutiquebabe]

@@nazariom39 Huh???

[@yessyperalta9566]

You will be surprised if you talk to some homeless. You never know the story behind..

[@AdirondackBroker]

Stoner

[@RichardGange]

"Us vs them disease" is an amazing perspective. I'm glad I watched this.

[@lessonz2628]

He is a gift from God. I loved how he said, Jes-us, He-us. There is not them. I felt welcomed hearing him. Lord keep him safe.

[@sheenagriffith2635]

He's the happiest, most contented and optimistic homeless person ive ever seen, may the Lord continue to be with you and help you through this.

[@albertmarnell9976]

He needs money and assistance, not a Lord!

[@joolzg1936]

This man has amazing morals and responsibility. He makes sense. Seems like a decent human being....

[@anotherdroid493]

What an articulate guy. I hope he gets his retirement social security. His beach solution makes a lot of sense.

[@anotherdroid493]

876vanred I have no idea how retirement works in the US, but that sounds complicated.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

@@876vanred he said the Social Security agent told him he didn’t qualify to draw it. He claims that he’s been self employed all his life. A lot of people who are self employed don’t claim all their earnings to escape paying more taxes. Young people don’t think about being old, but you find yourself in trouble because they go by how much you made in 35 yrs time. Example...if you work only 30 yrs, the 5 yrs is tallied as 0 each yr. deducted and figured into your monthly payments.

[@odyssey123odyssey5]

Yes, he is very good at articulating his ideas and I also agreed with him that they should be able to stay in the beach instead of the concrete which was hard. In addition, it would be better that they could at least stay in the beach with some diginity and privacy.

[@odyssey123odyssey5]

@@876vanred Maybe his case manager will figure that out for him. I really hope he gets what he deserves from his hardwork.

[@odyssey123odyssey5]

@@876vanred Yes, agreed with you. The sooner he could get off the street, the better. For the other point, I don't know how to put it in a better way. If there is a chance in life, we might all take a chance to experience how a homeless person's life could be in a day or a week and what kind of struggle there could be. Sitting on the sidewalk and observing how some people could treat us or look at us. Then we might have a better understanding of what they might need and how they really feel. Losing one's house might not mean that one should lose everything as a human. It's just my bias. Thank you very much for your comments.

[@dm4859]

Leave the guy alone. He's going to figure it out. There are a lot people who would rather be free than be in the system.

[@erniebell1858]

But more people would prefer to have a full belly than be hungry.

[@tokitoki2826]

@@erniebell1858 Homeless doesn't mean no money, people can afford food, hygiene products, and clothes but not a house. Houses are just much more expensive.

[@erniebell1858]

@@tokitoki2826 I agree. That is one of the reasons many Americans move to a lower cost area in the country.

[@reneechaplin8686]

Exactly! Thank you for realizing this! The man said that he’s not interested in finding any type of housing & is enjoying the California weather! 😮

[@KevZen2000]

Homeless people are some of the coolest people you will ever meet.

[@littleme3597]

Yes, because they are a bit....NUTS!

[@David-eu1ms]

They are very giving with the little they have.

[@KevZen2000]

@@littleme3597 So are some people who aren't homeless people.

[@anthonywilson6871]

I use to be on the streets maybe a few people I could say are cool

[@highslump]

@@littleme3597 you can say that about anyone homeless or not

[@GodofWarChuka]

God Bless this guy. Very friendly and Truthful with a Great outlook. We should have nice people like this running this Country instead of the Evil and Corrupt individuals that we’re stuck with. He deserves his Social Security! Our system is so Effe’d up! Unfortunately Nice guys come in last. He sounds like he was to nice, and people probably screwed him over.

[@erniebell1858]

Friendly and truthful, but not smart at planning his life and not very well educated. With the age of the Internet and free Internet services, he should have been looking into social security around age 50 at least.

[@boristheamerican2938]

@@erniebell1858 You cant collect SS until age 62 unless you are disabled.

[@erniebell1858]

​@@boristheamerican2938You are indeed correct. I didn't cover that because the man had stated that he was already 61 and two units short of collecting. I should have mentioned that. Thanks for making it clearer. I failed in that area.

[@donnageorge6506]

yr god dam rite here here totally agree with you

[@donnageorge6506]

@@erniebell1858 gud point that

[@dmmwrites]

"There is no Them, there's just Us." I LOVE THIS!

[@jeep19]

Tell that to anti vaxx/mask parents of school aged kids 😣

[@kelliwallace5193]

I understand the us and then. People look down on u and treat u bad when your homeless. Not everyone but the majority. They never had bad times, so they think homeless are trash. So not true

[@lavendertown1262]

I'm homeless, but there's so much more to me than just "I'm homeless" I'm a human being. So are we all...

[@extropiantranshuman]

it's really about position. What if you're born one day in a mansion - are you any different than before. What if the day after that you wake up in a homeless tent. People are no different in each place, they just have different settings. That's how I see it.

[@alicemueller5836]

Amen.

[@WonbyGrace2]

Not being hateful but you say lavender that you are homeless but you have a phone? How do you pay that Bill? I pray you find a home soon.

[@extropiantranshuman]

@@WonbyGrace2 it can happen where all someone's left with is a phone. It's like seeing clothes on someone's back and wondering why they're homeless with them.

[@willissudweeks1050]

Hopefully you aren’t actually in Lavender town or else you’re gonna be dealing with haunters.

[@natejaxson7612]

He seems so kind and understanding. Hope he finds more help and support.

[@mortaljorma69]

He would stab you in the back for a sniff from your burger.

[@DrifterSpirit9]

@@mortaljorma69 not all the people are like you...

[@karim.mmmmmmm]

@Heart Hexed not really its the truth ... but its you whos stupid ... go help him no one is stopping you ... right ?

[@erniebell1858]

He has a lot of time to sit and think about life in general.

[@erniebell1858]

@@bonanonymouscrickett5231 I haven't heard about hatred towards the poor except when they camp in front businesses which drives away customers. If they camp in front of a restaurant, do drugs, use the bathroom on the sidewalk, etc., customers would definitely not go to that restaurant and soon the restaurant would go out of business. Yes. I know I am only using one example but there are more.

[@SaadAhmed3000]

What an interesting character.. seems to care more about the general human condition, than about his own situation

[@nyquil762]

If more of us were like him the world would be a better place.

[@athenamacias5276]

Empathetic HEART

[@WUpodcast]

Yup!!!!!!!☝️ even though he's in a tent he sees the good in the world still . Lovely man

[@KIARALOVES]

💯

[@WorthlessWinner]

@Robert Stark - it could well be, but isn't necessarily fake. Some people pretend to care about others to get sympathy so they can make money. But other people really are too concerned with others to look out for themselves.

[@postcodeox278]

This is an amazing guy! Full of wisdom, the word of God, and also a heart for others. WOW

[@humanityenslaved3380]

Alot of us are only one paycheck away from being homeless.

[@CallumSk8er]

@@aharonemanuel4010I won the lottery once.. Got a whole £10

[@alicemueller5836]

Very true.

[@rickblick3254]

If you feel that way, you better step up your game,, I work seven days a week 12 hours a day,, everybody sets their own destination,, that guy is talkin nonsense about social security,, he did not work 40 years like he is saying,, to get enough credits it's it is only 10 years of work,, to qualify for social security, everybody on the street has a story to tell,,

[@amybynum8962]

Yes skip full paycheck you see

[@Jafmanz]

Lazy. I work 3 jobs. all 3 jobs are minimum wage or close to minimum wage. I get up at 5:00am 5 days a week and then finish a job at 2:00PM then start my next job at 4:00PM till 10:00PM. I get up at 3:30AM at weekends and work till Noon. I am 40 this year. I will buy my first and last home for cash in another 10-12 years. No debt and a fairly large pension to look forward too. All my free time goes to my children and my wife. I love my family. perhaps I am lucky but I have sacrificed much! I am 10 years worth of pay-checks away from being homeless.

[@mariannawhitaker]

He is losing his eyesight. How scary that must b when u r homeless. Praying he finds a home soon and receives his well deserved social security.🙏

[@Texasbaubles]

He needs a go fund me!!!!

[@tarotbloom4871]

This is where people need to work for free and help out !

[@claire5399]

@AVLRECORDS . How judgmental of you to ridicule a man who has opened up about his failure to save for his retirement and fully accepts that he is partially responsible for being in a tent. WOW

[@reneechaplin8686]

He clearly said that he has no interest in finding a home, as he enjoys the nice California weather. Omg, just leave him in peace! 😮

[@mariannawhitaker353]

Apparently ReneeChaplin8686 misunderstood my post. Please stop badgering me for your misunderstanding🙄

[@Joyce-dd3fm]

He seems like a very nice man. I wish him well. God bless him!

[@pnwrendezvous3751]

Interviewer cares more about showing the negative side of living free in a tent. This guy is an awesome soul.

[@Beautiful_soul999]

Absolutely.. That guy is really annoying.. And he interrupts everyone he interviews and basically tells them what he wants them to say.. Cant we just hear these people out and let them feel more important than the homlessness itself?? Sheesh...

[@margaretames6522]

Why do we have to justify being assisted once we are at retirement age? What kind of country is this that has no heart or respect for its elders?

[@judylauer4743]

THIS KIND !! I always think of "Karma"

[@alicemueller5836]

Amen.

[@gusruz2001]

Don't believe everything that they said must of them don't telling the truth.

[@imback7405]

@@gusruz2001 " must of them don't telling the truth." Learn proper spelling/grammar or gtfo the message board!

[@howellwong11]

My life motto is don't trust no one except yourself. Now that I am old, it is paying off. Whatever help I need I pay for it.

[@anujbabbar607]

Woah man! I have never heard someone more sorted than this 64 year old man. So cool. Sending you loads of love. You are what they call the mahatma disguised as an ordinary being.

[@nancychapa1425]

Love this tent man'' he's righteous and talking the truth..

[@Texasbaubles]

I love him too!!! He.needs a go fund me!

[@mouadboursas1050]

Totally the same here ,I'm glade I watched this

[@maxinegillum969]

God bless this man I hope he gets his social security soon and gets him a home

[@mangococo8429]

Your a very beautiful woman

[@EngineeringDept-WarriorTribe]

"man does not live by bread alone" your watching a rich man preach !!

[@someoneofgods2620]

Gave me chills. Don’t take this coming vaccine. It will be a quantum dot patch on the hand. Make sure you’re reborn and keeping the commandments. Make sure you’re in the truth, ask God because those that don’t receive the love of the truth will be given strong delusion and fall for it according to the Bible. @misslaura_7 the humble and meek will inherit the earth. We aren’t of this world anymore.

[@empathy7539]

@@someoneofgods2620 malachi 4:5-6 revelation 11 Elijah

[@bradenthompson5580]

@@someoneofgods2620 haha god go brrr

[@Hitit123]

@@someoneofgods2620 Many whom have truly suffered with seemingly no end in sight were given.. "The eyes to see and the ears to hear"! Many times those who can't see (IE) the dangers associated with the coming vaccine have yet to truly suffer. Suffering is our greatest teacher make no mistake about it.

[@ravencoinspremiumadminasse6265]

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[@Mari-zq2jb]

This guy is so real! His philosophy covered everything important if you listen closely. My heart goes out to him being on the streets at 64, hope he gets a safe place to call home real soon.

[@coleengoodell3550]

This guy would do great in the van life. Once he starts receiving his SS he is an ideal candidate for it. As a carpenter he could really do a van up right.

[@facediaper09]

Exactly

[@ccrbonline1752]

Except for him being partially blind.

[@MichaelGiordano777]

Yeah, a van down by the river.

[@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant]

Got laid off at the beginning of summer and sold everything worth selling to stay in my home while trying to find something else. Just had to tell my landlord today that I can't afford to stay. I will be homeless but I've been doing bushcraft for almost 10 years now so I won't be on the streets, I'll be deep in the woods.

[@kellynorvell5714]

Please go DEMAND help from the government that you paid taxes to while they helped almost every illegal immigrant. Go to every church, shelter, domestic violence shelter and any other programs.

[@naomivanessathefatgirl2617]

Saphire Throated Carpenter Ant Sending you good vibes on your adventure. I hope our world changes. We are in a similar situation.

[@scottjohnson9642]

What state are you in

[@siouxgirl2703]

Sorry to hear that Saphire. I just moved in my daughters this week waiting on low income housing i applied for in feb. Could be a long time before it comes in. Ive been disabled 4 years. I hope you find a solution before you become homeless.

[@oldscout80]

Safire, You would think this guy sitting on his ass in a tent on the sidewalk in California would be a lot happier living in the woods too.(He's a Carpenter from Montana!!) I think he must be on vacation.... Just kidding. Good luck to both of you!! From, Minnesota.

[@titan57547]

Everybody is a potential candidate for homelessness..

[@hisword1296]

@ozlicious Exactly-!

[@hisword1296]

@Dictator Dan That's extremely rare these days-! G00D luck-!! God bless-!!!

[@gavloft]

ozlicious Not Trump

[@hisword1296]

@@876vanred NOT...! Hey there, homelessness is really nice,... you should try it sometime-! Folk like yourself never cease to amaze me-!! You wouldn't survive on the street for 3 minutes, MissKnowItAll-!!!

[@neoliberalerneandertaler9347]

@@876vanred no

[@beautifulblessed3549]

A God fearing man, I ❤️ it! I’m praying things get better for him.

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

Stop praying and go out and give something to an homeless person. It can be anything they may need like wet wipes, a toothbrush and paste, money or food. Do this and don't tell anyone. Then you have acted out your intention rather than tell people you will ask the sky fairy who doesn't exist to do nothing. Actions make things better for a homeless person. Kind words can also save their life if they have just been abused by thugs.

[@thethought8981]

Not god fearing actually he is ready to face truth and reality

[@richiediagostino1468]

@@MICKEYISLOWD I 💯 percent agree with you

[@childrensorg856]

As soon as he mentioned bible well, it's no surprise he's homeless.

[@lollypop2413]

@@childrensorg856 you have a lot to learn....God looked after me all my life..sometimes it wasnt easy. I am crrtain he will be ok.

[@SuperTruthful]

I hope he receives his social security.

[@JenX422]

64 year olds don't get SS. It is now 67. Congress is trying to make it 72. In other words, you get to retire when you diw for 1/2 of people that never make it to 70.

[@SuperTruthful]

@@JenX422 You can collect SS at 62 if you want too.

[@davidortega357]

Poor man from montana should have kept working till 67 years for full retirement i retired at 65 years old i worked for a paper company for 15 years 2 year hitch in Army then worked for foster farms for 30 years worked 5 years on other jobs bought homes in lps angeles and turlock ca. I own my home after working for 50 years hard work im never on welfare im now 71 years old a lot of these guys never paid taxes never bought homes never invested in life id work for low wages bessings come to hard workers

[@SuperTruthful]

@@davidortega357 or 63 if he wanted to travel.

[@vansionliving]

@@SuperTruthful only partial SS at 62

[@johntirado-glover3574]

What a wonderful man, and his words are so revelant. May God continue to bless him.

[@johnmed5130]

Greed is the root of all evil.

[@ladydragon7777]

The love of money is the root of all evil.

[@stevestroker527]

If money didn't ,then what would be the root of all evil ?

[@angelahaugh2740]

The love of money is the root of all evil

[@susanbrown2909]

God created the planet and the devil threw in money.

[@bobbysays]

Humans created money, Humans are the root of all evil.

[@InfinityDz]

That's why I always tell myself, you should never strive for anything else than serenity and peace of mind. Dude's more tranquil than some non-homeless people

[@kindledrug7942]

The faces of the homeless are so sincere and kind.

[@aharonemanuel4010]

Not everyone

[@Independent...]

A great philosopher... A good man ... And he's right in many things he says... I wish I could be able to help him and get help from him ... Be safe bro !

[@russwb]

Listening to this guy talk gives me a positive output on life

[@jeshkam]

He reminds me of Jeff Bridges and Willie Nelson combined for some reason...

[@babblingalong7689]

It's his voice!

[@borisnegrarosa9113]

This is the film noir version of The Big Lebowski.

[@jenniferharden2258]

He sure does. Dang I kept thinking he reminds me of someone.

[@BiebersBabe14521]

He seems so cool. I would love to sit and talk to this man for a day.

[@oldscout80]

Throw in a little Foster Brooks.. You got it!

[@crystallove8346]

This man needs to sign up for either section 8 or affordable housing! So sad to see people in this situation, especially when they worked hard and payed the taxes throughout the years!!!

[@tandiparent1906]

I'm not sure about now; but, I know that the waiting list a few years ago in Oklahoma for section 8 was 6-8 years. It's really ridiculous that it takes so long to get any help.🥺

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

Dirk looks like a movie star. He seems to be a man with a peaceful heart.

[@rizwanqamar1974]

I see that so many homeless human beings have a beautiful heart. They feel. They want to give. They are amazing people.

[@elizabethcattanach8556]

I love this man. He is just trying to break free of the matrix.

[@ZamireMke]

yes

[@erivers71]

1000% agreed. Love your matrix reference. So true

[@thequintessential5503]

Dirk seems like a selfless, giving loving person. From giving all of the money he was getting from working to give away to people who need out of kindness of his heart given if he wound up broke. Overall, Dirk learns to be content without a house nor material beings to control is life.

[@eckankar7756]

A shame he didn't do the legal requirement and pay his taxes while he was 'self employed' as he would have had his 40 credits and qualify for Social Security. I suspect he's not telling the truth.

[@claire5399]

@@eckankar7756 He just finished paying his taxes on 40 quarters for get his retirement. Perhaps you need to learn to listen to what this individual said and stop making assumptions

[@eckankar7756]

@@claire5399 Yes, I heard that clearly, but he had to work longer to make up for the years he DIDN'T claim his income and not accumulate quarter credits. He could have had his 40 quarters in years earlier when he was young and not have to work so much as he got older to achieve legally his 40 quarters.

[@claire5399]

@@eckankar7756 I’d like a CPA to look at your tax records to make sure you crossed every t. Have you ever been self employed? What about years and months where you had no income ?

[@eckankar7756]

@@claire5399 He ADMITS he worked in construction. He calls it 'self employed." Obviously he never paid taxes to get his credits. At age 62 he could not prove he worked for 10 years total in the past 6 decades.

[@verohernandez1345]

Watched a couple of times ...simplistic beach living in a tent during retirement sounds nice but it's sadly unrealistic. I truly hope he gets housing.

[@NaiadFloss]

What an amazing man, brought a tear to my eye

[@coreyanderson1457]

That is true, according to The Bible, He had no place to lay His head.

[@Karen-kj7wc]

This man is just amazing! One of the most intelligent people I've had the privilege to listen to.

[@helenboughton9127]

He's a rich man. His reward is stored in heaven.

[@Mike-qo3dq]

Although im an Atheist I found this to be a lovely comment. He is rich.

[@Blessed-s4b]

@pinkmoon get a life!

[@victoriabarry1561]

This man has found peace.

[@erniebell1858]

I'm sure that he would prefer to have some of his heavenly stored riches in heaven to be given to him now while he is alive and can actually use it.

[@roydowney1624]

So true

[@irinakroche-vera8180]

At first glance he seems like a crazy guy, but really he talk about deep philosophical matters. God bless him. He was a carpenter as Jesus 💒

[@StevieMichelle]

Love this man I would of loved to hear him more, his life story etc

[@mouadboursas1050]

I agree , he's really wise we can learn a lot from him

[@sambarnes3887]

What a wonderful man ❤️ He deserves only the best ❤️ I hope he finds a wonderful home very very soon ❤️

[@susanbrown2909]

A man his age should not be living out on street . It’s wrong.

[@AtticTapes14]

@Without Form no home is a burden

[@reneechaplin8686]

He seems to like it though. He said he’s not interested in any type of housing, so just let him be.

[@cheri6360]

Wow, so much to go thru I wish only the best for him.

[@stockpilesrus]

He talks deep and his beautiful blue eyes are very knowledgeable. I like this guy and hope he gets help off the streets

[@camwilliams2827]

You sound like you ready to help him personally

[@stockpilesrus]

@@camwilliams2827 Id be happy to

[@levimcdaniel]

i got blue eyes and smell nice

[@EM-cz4rd]

Doesn’t seem like he’s in a rush to get off the streets

[@aplusdiva7006]

It still get cold in California, everyone need housing. He's an amazing guy but hey we need to do better, there's nothing United about America when we can watch each other suffer and carry on with our day. I'm saddened by the suffering of the world 😭

[@vincentmackay4927]

Every day I see more and more homeless people, it makes me want to cry, especially when I see people who have mental or physical problems and really "cannot" take care of themselves.

[@Leon-il2en]

the first step of solving the problem is noticing its there, then after we all as human beings can work together to solve it. I'm from South Africa but that doesn't mean the US problems is not mine, that's what he was saying that we all human and need to stick together and help each other

[@aplusdiva7006]

@@vincentmackay4927 I know its soul crushing. I wish I had super powers but I'm tired.

[@aplusdiva7006]

@@Leon-il2en we understand what is being said and we agree. The world is tired, we are running on fumes. This is what we pray to God for, the glory, the strength and the faith 💞

[@vincentmackay4927]

@@aplusdiva7006 ,I know the homeless problem has gotten so unbelievable large it is now everywhere almost.

[@JOEFRO2]

He’s the only person I’ve seen thus far who understands that the only way you can finish a story or complete a thought with Mark is to just keep talking. 😉

[@modrobert]

Us and us, not us and them. Wise words from a humble guy.

[@Lessons4Life]

What an amazing individual

[@BeepBeep_773]

He lives on the sidewalk and can't figure out how to get his SS. He eats because of other people's charity. He gave his money away. Yet he tells us how we should live. Ask him a question and he will ramble on forever. He has made himself a problem for society.

[@Lessons4Life]

@@BeepBeep_773 in some ways yes you are right

[@matthewvettraino7663]

@@BeepBeep_773 So it’s not fucked up that he’s payed the government through social security and now not getting it back in return?

[@erniemccracken5509]

His "Us versus Them" talk was really insightful. You see that often in religion, politics and social issues. This man is very wise!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

I don't why I started tearing up listening to this gentleman. 😢 I've spoke to so MANY people like him. We have a HUGE and growing number of "tent cities" here, in Washington, D.C. It's getting worse. Those "Beetles" lyrics he sung are so true. 64 is too old to be considered a "viable" worker by most companies (I've been there 🙁). However, it's too young to get many of the paltry benefits that our government gives out. I wonder if us aging GEN-XERS are looking at this man's plight as our future. It's VERY concerning to me. My fear is being a burden to my children.

[@victoriabarry1561]

This is a man of deep faith.

[@MrAjallday91]

As an interviewer, don't be so argumentative and disagreeable.. be understanding and on their side and people will open up more. It sounded like you were badgering him and he definitely was defensive

[@elamorvencera7247]

The interviewer does not subscribe to his wisdom, his views about the police and his politics. It was evident.

[@tylerhair9067]

This dude has a few screws loose

[@gab514100]

I live in Austin. Texas where we have a large homeless population. I just found your channel. Thank you for helping us understand homelessness better. I used to know a Mark Horvath at Chennago Valley High School in Binghamton, NY and I'm proud of the good things coming from my hometown. You're doing important and good work. Thanks again.

[@trippin6118]

I'm about the same age as him. I've been told for many years that I should not depend on social security income. That is something that has been publicly known as a fact. Social security even sends out letters on how much you can expect if you retire at different ages. It's sad that he did not plan or do his homework. But, if he's happy with where he is, more power to him.

[@qindalinda3434]

He is absolutely right. The winters in Montana can kill you. That is why he believes that harsh weather conditions can hurt you.

[@OGGOAT23]

Avalanches?

[@pinkiesue849]

@@OGGOAT23 temps and wind.

[@BeepBeep_773]

Duh...

[@mariepennington1749]

One of the best interviews😇🙏🙏

[@monisantini-kelly6581]

Wisdom and optimism, generousness, humble are the main qualities of this neat man 💗

[@WUpodcast]

Ime 31 i have a daughter my brother died 2 months ago My mom and dad tell me I am going mad from smoking weed and ime depressed Bs wat they don't no is of a night time I grab a joint and listen to homeless people explaining their problems sleeping in a tent in the middle of the street or on the corner of the road of Venice my heart is with u my friend I enjoy this channel listening to unfortunate people with real problems ! Just to have a friend a man with a camera must make these people feel like they have a real friend

[@KIARALOVES]

*Your awesome even if people don’t tell you that enough.The fact that your watching this video right know shows a little bit of your character and where your heart is. Keep going at whatever it is your doing* 💯

[@neoliberalerneandertaler9347]

Cameraman is a selfish brick

[@facediaper09]

Cannabis is medicine from God. Only if you're using it responsibly.

[@danielrazulay]

This is a good example of wisdom and experience. Hes being too modest saying he's not smart enough because he gave away whatever money he had to people he wanted to help. That's the opposite of stupid, it's true selflessness. Feels like a really good person in a tough spot.

[@ccrbonline1752]

Although I am financially stable because I've chosen to live modestly - I would have a LOT more money if I hadn't given so much of it away through the years. Fortunately, I have made good financial choices, remained debt free, and live below my means by choice, so the money I have given away will not change the outcome of my future.

[@williamliversage2227]

for a man that is partially blind he sees more than so many people don't ,the lord is with this man

[@yessyperalta9566]

Beautiful soul and person. Thanks for this onterviews

[@ditto6330]

If you are humble nothing will touch you neither praise nor disgrace you because you know what you are.

[@Nonna3xs]

I lived in a tent in Phoenix a couple years ago I believe in what you do. My home town always ignores these people and refuses to help. I haven’t found my place in this but I will continue to try to find my position. With winter coming again I worry about everyone

[@Nonna3xs]

The government wants to keep the homeless it balances the books

[@hannahloveanna6944]

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him & he will direct your path.

[@mickeypearce244]

He is content in his love for Jesus Christ, that's what he's saying, feeding on God's word.

[@donaldjhill]

The narrator seems to miss the point of this person's message.

[@JamesBrown-ux9ds]

Perfect statement!

[@suzywyman]

I was thinking that he is the worst interviewee for this channel! He’s totally fine with being homeless and actually seems to have chosen that over having a home!? He misses one critical piece of logic though ... if everyone made the same choice as him, we wouldn’t have public restrooms and sidewalks and public areas! That actually takes an investment from people (taxes) to maintain those spaces. Very nice guy though! I hope he gets his retirement :)

[@MrTmenzo]

He's an atheist that's why.

[@victoriabarry1561]

Agreed. The interviewer misses the deep spirituality of this man

[@littleme3597]

@@victoriabarry1561 That is a con by this man. You people are so easy. Talk about Jesus, say Bible and you all fall for it. I am CHRISTIAN, but I can tell he is conning people. His story is not correct. He is lying, leaving out parts of why he is short 2 quarters for his SS. 14 years working, and he is 64? WORKED UNDER THE TABLE. He says he made his last IRS PAYMENT. From what money? For what? People give him food?

[@carolsydney6905]

Abundant Blessings to Dirk. I am a Montana native and was homeless here for several months. It was October and it was cold. I was one of the lucky ones who was taken in by a friend. I don't know what I would have done otherwise. Dirk has some very good points in what he said. It is time to end homelessness. The gap between the haves and the have nots is growing bigger. I wish Dirk all the luck I was given. I have an RV I can offer him for free if he needs or wants it.

[@malikacook2502]

I am homeless. Is this something you are able to still offer?

[@pattiannepascual]

❤❤❤

[@connieinthesun7881]

This man is beautiful and he understands. I'd love to hang out with him. I'm sure he super interesting.

[@kimbasciano_]

The system has failed this poor man. I hope and pray he gets all that is owed to him and then some.

[@bevcrusher4177]

The man clearly has addiction issues. Also, if he's been working hard all his adult life, where are his savings and where are his wife and children? Where are his brothers and sisters? Where are his cousins? Where is the property he should have paid off by now? No one owes him a thing. The system doesn't owe him a thing. He made his choices, free and clear.

[@oldscout80]

@@bevcrusher4177 If he was as smart as he talks he wouldn't be where he is . Something is very wrong. Only him and his family will ever know.

[@suzanneolivar1]

@@bevcrusher4177 He may or may not have addiction issues. He may have a mental illness. Some folks with mental illnesses do not do well with handling their money or saving money. Especially if they have bipolar disorder and become manic. Their thinking or reasoning can become so distorted that they make very poor choices that seem rational to them. Mean while their friends and families can obviously see that there is a problem.

[@JenX422]

People always accuse any homeless person as either being mentally ill or a drug addict. It is laughable- just the cognitive dissonance people have to believe so they can't realize it can happen to anyone.- normal people who worked. If COVID lockdowns prevent Americans from working, it won't be long until 20, 30% of the population is in his situation.

[@ericulloa2282]

He would make a bad ass wood shop teacher

[@jeremyhopes2290]

Interesting video - shows how complicated homelessness can be. When I was pretty young in the 70s you still saw the odd ‘tramp’ (UK term). It was a different thing to modern homelessness - they were a certain sort of self-contained character. When we asked about them back then our parents used to say that that had been a lot more in the immediate post-war years - many had returned from the war and they just couldn’t live inside anymore. They just had to keep wandering and thinking. They never asked for anything - apart from occasionally knocking on your door to beg some tea, milk and a sandwich - then they’d be off again. Dirk’s attitude and mannerisms sort of puts me in mind of them…

[@hannahloveanna6944]

These days we're so surrounded by "stuff" that we think we "need" which in reality, we don't need half of it.

[@goldieroyston3548]

He gets his Social Security I pray that he does seems like a nice normal guy that just wants a normal life like anyone else God bless

[@joshua9891]

I love this guy. God bless him!

[@lifessojourningt.j.9582]

Love this DUDE!!! GOD BLESS HIM

[@treefolkhero2850]

This is the only channel worth watching. I graduate this fall and I hope to support the channel.

[@Polemic-2525]

Thank you. Thank you very much.

[@mariez5863]

He's 💯 right, we are ONE, and I intend that by next year the planet realizes that. Sending you all love and light.💖✨

[@Itsonlymakebelieve]

One of your best. This guy can teach. His knack of repeating the same information at intervals ensures a learning experience for the listener.

[@livingstone8347]

A man of truth and the interviewer is quick to silence him. God bless both of them.

[@nyquil762]

This guy should run our world.

[@nyquil762]

@Avery Breaux You nailed it.

[@andrewmorton395]

I totally agree with you

[@samrichards8251]

Worked 40 years and now 64 living in a tent. Obviously made some terrible financial decisions but he seems to be in good spirits.

[@InvisiblePeople]

It homelessness was a punishment for bad decisions, we’d all be homeless. There are 30 million households at risk of being evicted right now. Elderly homelessness is growing because most Boomers like me lost everything in the O8 crash and now cannot afford rent.

[@SomaraSon]

@@ESOInTeNsE I understand. A lot of boomers worked labor jobs for several decades and saved the old fashioned way. Having "side hustles" and multiple streams of income like many millennials (including myself) is very very normal now. It is nothing special even though it feels like this extraordinary hard work sometimes. As millennials we know if the rug is pulled out from under us.. we should have saw it coming anyway and hopefully we will have the savings and work left to keep us housed.

[@bevcrusher4177]

Not just terrible financial decisions, but terrible people decisions also. Where is his family? Where are his friends? Have they all given up on him? Security - at the end of the day - is less about money and more about stable and reliable relationships with stable and reliable people. The poorest societies on earth don't allow homelessness. They will squeeze in every last family member. Of course for that to work, everyone must be decent, clean living, hard working, and responsible. They are able to support each other because everyone is doing the right thing.

[@MrTmenzo]

@@InvisiblePeople fyi you only lose if you sell. Tons of people become wealthy in bad markets because instead of selling at a loss you purchase more.

[@cuttingback]

@@SomaraSon agree with your comments, but just because we HAVE to have multiple streams of income, doesn't mean it's right. The US is notorious for not having any work life balance and normalizing the exploitation of its workers.

[@philosophia2000]

This guy is very intelligent for a homeless person. He has a point

[@pinklickpony]

That’s not very nice, you’re making assumptions based what?

[@liviomachiavelli8967]

What a stupid comment. He is smart ( for a homeless person) Oh God some people are not smart and they are not even homeless (sarcasm)

[@Mockduck2020]

I’m sure lots of homeless are very intelligent, just like lots of people are working a job who are idiots.

[@jmaldo92]

God I hate comments like this lol get out of your bubble and stop making ASSumptions

[@ecoista1373]

The person is saying will you listen a minute? Because the person with the camera won't acknowledge what he's saying, as a legit standpoint. He keeps trying to throw at him his standards on the homeless person and it's kind of annoying

[@nadeawilliams7749]

Yes very annoying!

[@katielove7768]

Paychecks to paychecks and rents keep increasing 😡 Too many greedy politicians 😡 God bless everyone 🙏

[@kateannbailey621]

Dirk🙏 praying his caseworker gets him his social security, medical & a senior apt.🙏

[@erez369]

That is exactly the point. Good for him to put it like this.

[@aharonemanuel4010]

Yes

[@johngooch8509]

I had a cat, that was left by a friend who went abroad. It was about 9, had lived homeless all its life, and would not, come near me to help it. I fed it well, but could not change its mind. In a damp part of a pleasantly warm summer, it died from too much mucus in its lungs. How I could have changed its mind, is a question that does bother me. People who live outside, also die early from too much mucus in the lungs, as the body seems to be in a constant battle to stop a pneumonia like situation, and dampness and lack of warmth seem to allow something to reduce the life span. I think some permanent damage is also done, so that just going on a holiday somewhere better does not reset the physical condition completely. But the real problem is changing the mind. Everybody likes a gift, well wrapped up, and given in a pleasant way, even if the gift is as unwanted as usually the wrapping is. The key thing is the joy of being worth considering, in a truly genuine intention. In Jesus this can happen for strangers, and I praise God for that. But it still does not happen enough. In John 21:11 there is 153 fish mentioned, and early Christians were fishers of Men and Women and Children using the symbol of a fish. I testify as a person who knows more Mathematics than an average person, that the number 153 is quite odd Mathematically, and so gives value to the Gospel, and shows a God who knows more Mathematics than the average person. John 6:29 "The work of God is to believe in him whom he sent" and my interest in the quiet miracles of numbers helps me do this work. But the non believers and the Church denominations are anti the numbers, because they are afraid of the numbers causing Theo argument. I value God, and believe that God is right, and that I am wrong, though I am not understanding how. So I still say let us Praise God...

[@davidtomlinson2239]

Thank you VERY MUCH ! You are a good shepherd caring for lost sheep.

[@cobbler1111]

Dirk reminds me of my deceased hubby; I ♡ him. Indeed, in his youth, my precious lived on Venice Beach for a summer; what a dear coincidence. My heart's desire is to one day have such another best friend in my life.

[@isnoo1]

OMG.... I am his age.... I also cannot work due to a disability! But WOW.... I am soooo damn thankful I live in Western Australia.

[@mashton6631]

I saw this I’m disabled too in south Australia- it’s shocking he can’t get ssi , eh

[@nowirehangers2815]

Wondering how you manage to get any support from the government in Australia

[@mashton6631]

@@nowirehangers2815 ? Same as there I reckon?

[@judementz-gibbons6730]

Firstly I want to say how inspiring it is to the rest of the world (I am in Australia) that Californians "care and feed the homeless". You are awesome! Thank you for being kind and not looking down on our most disadvantaged and vulnerable. You are a great example of what it is to be humane to the rest of us. This homeless man made so much sense - there is enough money to fix this problem (provide affordable housing), if only we all loved one another. He is brave and humble, others just wouldn't cope as well.

[@katyavolkov4089]

He’s a very wise man. Says some powerful truths. I hope this video opens up some discussions between him and local agencies. He could help make real changes!

[@cazpk6840]

this guy should run for president ... great speech.

[@angetodac]

we need decent shelters for peoples like him.

[@angetodac]

smokers and peoples with mental problems have to go separate, but elders have to come first and those with no income should benefit from charity...when u make a video like this u should find a way to show the public how to reach to that person: some peoples could send him some money via western union...some peoples dont trust intermediaries...And me personal, I dont like to see peoples begging on the street and I dont trust them...watching this kind of living, I think they could live better in prison...the society provides better conditions for criminals than for this unfortunate neighbors...Shelters for them should be better than prisons...we should have based on income shelters and charity shelters for those without any income...

[@ccrbonline1752]

We need public policy to catch up with the tiny house movement. There are many organizations ready to jump on dignified tiny house villages for the homeless, but most places and cities don't allow them.

[@andrewmorton395]

I totally agree with you