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[–] xantoxis 27 points 5 months ago

he listens to his better angels,

One subtle diversion from this: I think the joke here is not that Everett opposes homelessness (and is generous regardless); the joke here is that he wants to encourage this fellow, and is actively fighting those who would discourage him.

It's just a little different perspective on why this is funny.