Tag Archives: Final Collapse

A functional society? What is that?

Posted on November 23, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The dysfunctional nature of modern popular culture (and therefore, society) has been an open secret for decades, even while the process accelerates. (It is perhaps more correct to say the process is accelerated.) It is less and less hidden, and … Continue reading →

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Suicide of a nation – and a civilization?

Posted on August 26, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The incredible, insane, and hypersonic collapse of Afghanistan and the chaos and stupidity of so many people is on view and has been for a week. Hang on, folks! Things are going to get worse before they get better. As … Continue reading →

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Colorado’s rapid collapse – in real time – a follow-up (Part 2)

Posted on August 18, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

In addition to the commentary series on homeschooling (starting here) last week a lot of readers accessed the commentary about Colorado’s collapse here. Let us see if we can ramp the fear up! This week, Colorado was joined by Afghanistan, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Comparing the SPQR and USA – again (Part 3)

Posted on July 3, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The Roman Empire was, in many ways, very dependent on the estimated 10% of its population that were Jews, back there in the First Century. It was one of the bright spots in the economic and social life of the … Continue reading →

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Rome’s warning signs – and our own (Part 2)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Part 2: Why did Rome fall and what were the warning signs? How can we learn from that? See Part 1 here: We discussed a good commentary in Notes on Liberty AND the old Gibbons hypothesis. What can we learn … Continue reading →

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Are we ready? (A Baker’s Dozen ™ ways society can collapse)

Posted on May 12, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

As we ponder such modern societal memes as “May the Fourth” and “Cinco de Mayo” and even May Day itself, we may contemplate the idea that all societies, all civilizations, have a shelf-life. It isn’t conveniently printed on the label: … 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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