I came from a world that worked - at least it worked better than it does today. I'm happy I saw NYC before the homeless and illegals ruled. The same goes for London and Paris. I live near Philadelphia. I avoid going into the city not just because of the crime or the hamstrung police or the homeless or the filth or the empty storefronts; but because I remember it before the fall and it's extremely depressing. Every Democrat run city is a corrupt, crime ridden shit hole. It doesn't have to be that way. Shame on us.
Europe before 1492 was stagnant and in decline. After the discovery of the Western Hemisphere Europe exploded with innovation leading to the industrial revolution and the increasing welfare of mankind. Except for the industrial slaughter of people in the two world wars. We seem to be stagnating again except for a very few bright spots. Space exploration may save mankind in many different ways.
A lot of things work and work well. There are thousands of gardening companies, plumbing companies, electricians, caterers, etc. who do difficult work and do it well (yes, with occasional mistakes). There are also some bureaucrats in the passport office, the patent office and other places who work hard and get a lot done.
And all of this in spite of the massive efforts by the Progressive Elite to make sure that nothing works. America is an idea that is bigger than their small minds can understand.
Once again you allude to your optimistic and inspirational comments concerning the writings of Samuel Eliot Morison and the parallels of Columbus' era of exploration and our current attempts. Your positive and inciteful reasoning and wit are very much appreciated!
I came from a world that worked - at least it worked better than it does today. I'm happy I saw NYC before the homeless and illegals ruled. The same goes for London and Paris. I live near Philadelphia. I avoid going into the city not just because of the crime or the hamstrung police or the homeless or the filth or the empty storefronts; but because I remember it before the fall and it's extremely depressing. Every Democrat run city is a corrupt, crime ridden shit hole. It doesn't have to be that way. Shame on us.
Europe before 1492 was stagnant and in decline. After the discovery of the Western Hemisphere Europe exploded with innovation leading to the industrial revolution and the increasing welfare of mankind. Except for the industrial slaughter of people in the two world wars. We seem to be stagnating again except for a very few bright spots. Space exploration may save mankind in many different ways.
A lot of things work and work well. There are thousands of gardening companies, plumbing companies, electricians, caterers, etc. who do difficult work and do it well (yes, with occasional mistakes). There are also some bureaucrats in the passport office, the patent office and other places who work hard and get a lot done.
And all of this in spite of the massive efforts by the Progressive Elite to make sure that nothing works. America is an idea that is bigger than their small minds can understand.
Dear Professor Reynolds,
Once again you allude to your optimistic and inspirational comments concerning the writings of Samuel Eliot Morison and the parallels of Columbus' era of exploration and our current attempts. Your positive and inciteful reasoning and wit are very much appreciated!