I guess the issue is suburb as lifestyle choice vs economic necessity. EG in Montgomery County, a DC suburb, the housing mix has been trending away from single family since the 80s, because available land is scarce & costly — even 15+ miles outside the DC Beltway.
The Third Place » Century of change: Where we are after 100 years of homebuilding in Montgomery County | MontgomeryPlanning.org
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January 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I guess the issue is suburb as lifestyle choice vs economic necessity. EG in Montgomery County, a DC suburb, the housing mix has been trending away from single family since the 80s, because available land is scarce & costly — even 15+ miles outside the DC Beltway.
Wouldn't you, just.
And still, here we are.
And still, here we are.
January 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Wouldn't you, just.
And still, here we are.
And still, here we are.
Schadenfreude ist auch eine Freude.
January 2, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Schadenfreude ist auch eine Freude.
Yeah. My burban neighborhood certainly isn't what people remember from the 80s & before: "majority-minority" (can anyone suggest a better, concise way of phrasing that?), & over 30% foreign-born. It's a fascinating mix, & now my (college age) kids feel awkward in a less mixed community.
January 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Yeah. My burban neighborhood certainly isn't what people remember from the 80s & before: "majority-minority" (can anyone suggest a better, concise way of phrasing that?), & over 30% foreign-born. It's a fascinating mix, & now my (college age) kids feel awkward in a less mixed community.
A lot of suburban growth is driven by economic growth + NIMBY, not ideology.
Few families can afford urban housing on the Coasts. EG a small house a friends' parents bought in the 70s in DC on 1 govt salary now costs $2 mil. If you can't afford that, you pretty much have to move to the suburbs.
Few families can afford urban housing on the Coasts. EG a small house a friends' parents bought in the 70s in DC on 1 govt salary now costs $2 mil. If you can't afford that, you pretty much have to move to the suburbs.
January 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
A lot of suburban growth is driven by economic growth + NIMBY, not ideology.
Few families can afford urban housing on the Coasts. EG a small house a friends' parents bought in the 70s in DC on 1 govt salary now costs $2 mil. If you can't afford that, you pretty much have to move to the suburbs.
Few families can afford urban housing on the Coasts. EG a small house a friends' parents bought in the 70s in DC on 1 govt salary now costs $2 mil. If you can't afford that, you pretty much have to move to the suburbs.
Do you live in a suburb, and if so, where? Rural manor fantasies? Maybe in Denton or McKinney TX.
In big East & West coast cities, suburbs have grown bc close in housing costs >$1 mil. Most live in townhouses, bc even suburbs are pricey. Lawn mowing takes 20 minutes & an extension cord.
In big East & West coast cities, suburbs have grown bc close in housing costs >$1 mil. Most live in townhouses, bc even suburbs are pricey. Lawn mowing takes 20 minutes & an extension cord.
January 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Do you live in a suburb, and if so, where? Rural manor fantasies? Maybe in Denton or McKinney TX.
In big East & West coast cities, suburbs have grown bc close in housing costs >$1 mil. Most live in townhouses, bc even suburbs are pricey. Lawn mowing takes 20 minutes & an extension cord.
In big East & West coast cities, suburbs have grown bc close in housing costs >$1 mil. Most live in townhouses, bc even suburbs are pricey. Lawn mowing takes 20 minutes & an extension cord.
It all spills over into corporate life. To survive in today's economy, mid level workers are told they must promote themselves & their employers. What is your "personal brand"? The result is an endless stream of contact requests & mind numbing posts -- free "content" for LinkedIn.
January 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM
It all spills over into corporate life. To survive in today's economy, mid level workers are told they must promote themselves & their employers. What is your "personal brand"? The result is an endless stream of contact requests & mind numbing posts -- free "content" for LinkedIn.
And NJ suburbs.
January 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM
And NJ suburbs.
Given the absurd cost of housing in East Coast cities, most Metro area residents now live in neighborhoods I'd consider suburban. But they're not much like suburbs of the 70s & 80s. EG, my suburban county is majority minority & over 30% foreign-born.
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Given the absurd cost of housing in East Coast cities, most Metro area residents now live in neighborhoods I'd consider suburban. But they're not much like suburbs of the 70s & 80s. EG, my suburban county is majority minority & over 30% foreign-born.
I think that depends greatly on the city & the suburb. A lot of Sunbelt cities are effectively all suburban, but I'm pretty sure that most Las Vegas residents don't think of themselves as "rural" (I grew up there.)
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I think that depends greatly on the city & the suburb. A lot of Sunbelt cities are effectively all suburban, but I'm pretty sure that most Las Vegas residents don't think of themselves as "rural" (I grew up there.)
How nice for you.
I got "mortifying".
I got "mortifying".
January 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
How nice for you.
I got "mortifying".
I got "mortifying".
To my knowledge, in the antebellum era, the wealthiest Americans were the southern plantation owners (slaves & land were both capital assets). That changed rapidly, after the civil war.
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
To my knowledge, in the antebellum era, the wealthiest Americans were the southern plantation owners (slaves & land were both capital assets). That changed rapidly, after the civil war.
Mistrust of cities and city dwellers -- and politicians campaigning against them -- is ancient. But in 1790, when the US constitution was written, only 5% of the US was urban.
Now, they're vilifying 80% of the US population.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbaniz...
Now, they're vilifying 80% of the US population.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbaniz...
Urbanization in the United States - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 1, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Mistrust of cities and city dwellers -- and politicians campaigning against them -- is ancient. But in 1790, when the US constitution was written, only 5% of the US was urban.
Now, they're vilifying 80% of the US population.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbaniz...
Now, they're vilifying 80% of the US population.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbaniz...
Is an ad budget of more than $7,000 per entry-level recruit common for a government agency?
It certainly isn't at any private or public organization I've worked for.
It certainly isn't at any private or public organization I've worked for.
January 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Is an ad budget of more than $7,000 per entry-level recruit common for a government agency?
It certainly isn't at any private or public organization I've worked for.
It certainly isn't at any private or public organization I've worked for.
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The Encyclopedia of Arkansas (yes) has a good overview of the Elaine Massacre.
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
Elaine Massacre of 1919 - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the ...
encyclopediaofarkansas.net
December 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas (yes) has a good overview of the Elaine Massacre.
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas (yes) has a good overview of the Elaine Massacre.
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
Elaine Massacre of 1919 - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the ...
encyclopediaofarkansas.net
December 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas (yes) has a good overview of the Elaine Massacre.
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
"The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States."
encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elai...
I imagined you would! I'm not sure "enjoy" is the term I would use for a book about people growing rich & powerful by exploiting the trust & hope of others. But it was eye-opening.
December 31, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I imagined you would! I'm not sure "enjoy" is the term I would use for a book about people growing rich & powerful by exploiting the trust & hope of others. But it was eye-opening.
If Medicaid recipients donate to Trump, perhaps he'll pardon them, too.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
If Medicaid recipients donate to Trump, perhaps he'll pardon them, too.
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I've never encountered anyone so eager to submit. Perhaps he's erred in his choice of profession?
Of course, both Thiel & Musk assume that they'll either be the king, or that the king will submit to them. Perhaps they, in turn, are unclear on the concept of absolute rulers?
Of course, both Thiel & Musk assume that they'll either be the king, or that the king will submit to them. Perhaps they, in turn, are unclear on the concept of absolute rulers?
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I've never encountered anyone so eager to submit. Perhaps he's erred in his choice of profession?
Of course, both Thiel & Musk assume that they'll either be the king, or that the king will submit to them. Perhaps they, in turn, are unclear on the concept of absolute rulers?
Of course, both Thiel & Musk assume that they'll either be the king, or that the king will submit to them. Perhaps they, in turn, are unclear on the concept of absolute rulers?
I read "Little Bosses Everywhere" by Margaret Read a few months ago. It provided some good insights into the vampires who run MLMs, and how they've managed to insinuate themselves into the mainstream of Republican politics.
Sorry about your mom, and the harm to your family!
Sorry about your mom, and the harm to your family!
December 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I read "Little Bosses Everywhere" by Margaret Read a few months ago. It provided some good insights into the vampires who run MLMs, and how they've managed to insinuate themselves into the mainstream of Republican politics.
Sorry about your mom, and the harm to your family!
Sorry about your mom, and the harm to your family!
Some very watered down aspects are incorporated into teacher training (this is a "majority minority" county), but def not into the school curriculum.
In my experience, most social studies teachers here are middle aged white guys, talking to a roomful of darker-skinned kids.
In my experience, most social studies teachers here are middle aged white guys, talking to a roomful of darker-skinned kids.
December 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Some very watered down aspects are incorporated into teacher training (this is a "majority minority" county), but def not into the school curriculum.
In my experience, most social studies teachers here are middle aged white guys, talking to a roomful of darker-skinned kids.
In my experience, most social studies teachers here are middle aged white guys, talking to a roomful of darker-skinned kids.