Monthly Archives: August 2021

However! There is hope – we don’t HAVE to collapse

Posted on August 5, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

In the last two commentaries (here and here), we’ve discussed the amazing resiliency of the Fifty States’ society, economy, culture, and even political system. And I have warned that it may not last: the stresses are great and may overwhelm … Continue reading →

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… Folks, the bad dream is NOT over

Posted on August 4, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday (3 AUG 2021) I looked at the perhaps unexpected robustness of the Fifty States. Our society, economy, and political system have survived the last year and a half. Read that here. BUT…. “The bad dream is over.” That is … Continue reading →

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The amazing robustness of the American economy and society, but …

Posted on August 3, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Don’t get too excited about our society’s (or societies’) ability to survive all that much longer – at least as measured by history. Yes, it is amazing that we have gone this far, but it probably won’t last. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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The American way? Destroying authoritarian regimes

Posted on August 1, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

A question recently asked on a forum went something like this: “Is destroying/destabilizing the central government the American way of freeing citizens from their authoritarian regime?” The questioner was a bit sarcastic: “After all, having no central government and being … Continue reading →

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