I didn't think you actually took such a ridiculous theoretical seriously.
The realization that the people will suffer when their homes become worth less than what they paid for them is "ridiculous?" We must have different definitions of that word.
Ah, the "we're still as racist as ever" defenseobservation.
FTFY.
As to your argument, before the cars were available people had to keep those they didn't value out of their neighborhoods through Sundown clauses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundown_town) and outright threats of violence. As soon as additional mobility became available, these clauses were seen for what they are, racist. Therefore, no, the tech did NOT predate the situation.
Oil, like oxygen, is not an addiction. We cannot quit any time we want. It's a need.
No, it isn't. We had civilizations before we exploited oil's energy, and we could easily have civilizations after the oil dwindles. (Oxygen, yes, is less optional.)
The key is to step off the horse slowly and avoid the more devastating effects of withdrawal. We can't do that if we refuse to cut back our use until the last drop nigh.
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The realization that the people will suffer when their homes become worth less than what they paid for them is "ridiculous?" We must have different definitions of that word.
Ah, the "we're still as racist as ever"
defenseobservation.FTFY.
As to your argument, before the cars were available people had to keep those they didn't value out of their neighborhoods through Sundown clauses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundown_town) and outright threats of violence. As soon as additional mobility became available, these clauses were seen for what they are, racist. Therefore, no, the tech did NOT predate the situation.
Oil, like oxygen, is not an addiction. We cannot quit any time we want. It's a need.
No, it isn't. We had civilizations before we exploited oil's energy, and we could easily have civilizations after the oil dwindles. (Oxygen, yes, is less optional.)
The key is to step off the horse slowly and avoid the more devastating effects of withdrawal. We can't do that if we refuse to cut back our use until the last drop nigh.