Tag Archives: cities

Doomed? American cities (2nd try!)

Posted on July 12, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Note: For some reason the WordPress editor has totally glitched and the first attempt, published at noon today (12JUL21) was totally botched up. So here is another try. Readers of this commentary know we here at TPOL are NOT lovers … Continue reading →

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City = Doom

Posted on April 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Be prepared, this is a very nasty, critical commentary. The so-called “modern” city is doomed. Not just here in the Fifty States, but in many other places on this planet of ours. (Although American cities seem to be leading the … Continue reading →

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Cities and their suicide: the example of New York

Posted on April 3, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes said that cities do not die natural deaths.  Rather, they commit suicide.  They fail to maintain essential infrastructure, like letting their harbors and channels silt up. Or accept things like lead and sewage in their water supply, … Continue reading →

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What is a dictator? (Part B)

Posted on August 18, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

More about dictators – and not just about dictators in (and after) the Pandemic Panic. As I pointed out in Part A (months ago), dictators are NOT the same as tyrants. At least in the view of libertarians and others … Continue reading →

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Urban collapse grows nearer

Posted on October 30, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

I have never been a fan of large urban areas. Today, I have even less reason to think good about them. Massive urban areas with millions – even tens of millions – are NOT necessary for “civilization.” Indeed, even smaller … Continue reading →

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