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Chris Arnade wrote a book, 'Dignity', traveling and talking with 'back-row' Americans about the individuals who have had the losing end of how the US economy ha
by pjmorris 1y ago
Chris Arnade wrote a book, 'Dignity', traveling and talking with 'back-row' Americans about the individuals who have had the losing end of how the US economy has been run. I also think of James McMurtry's song 'Can't Make It Here Anymore.' Lastly, I'd wager anyone who's on the winning end of the US economy can drive half an hour out of town and find empty storefronts and rundown houses.
If the purpose of the country is to support the 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' of individuals, there might be a balance that needs to be re-struck.
- datavirtue 1y agoIn the 1920s almost the entire countryside of small towns evaporated to the major cities and urban sprawls. Since the 1950s anyone has been able to find empty towns in all directions. There are some slight variations but most populations across US small towns peaked in the early 20th century.