Sad commentary. Coming to America! Finally realized the open borders is just a tool to disrupt the social order in the USA to justify totalitarian rule! Need a clean sweep of DC!
I always enjoy Vernon Coleman's articles, he has intelligent things to say and has a good sense of humor. This article, describes sad conditions so isn't funny but it's very worthwhile to read this as it shows the sad state of affairs in England - but it's the same here in the U.S. as well. Husband and I drove across U.S. from California to deep south 3 yrs ago and hotels were dirty, unkept, with management often rude and surly, plumbing didn't work and the entire trip we saw only dirty, rundown towns with people who looked lifeless and depressed. I'll be 70 y.o. this year and this is not the America I knew when I was younger. It's heartbreaking. We were once a proud nation, as was England. I first went to England in 1969 and everything ran very well. I remember beautiful gardens, well-kept houses and buildings, roads were kept up and everything was so beautiful. Sadly, some days I just want off this planet. I pray for a better world soon.
Edwin, I always enjoy your posts, even when it's not such good news - it lets me know there are still intelligent people in the world who care about what is happening. Thank you.
When you say, "deep south" what states are you speaking about? In May of 2022 I traveled by car with my mom from southern California to Arkansas down to Florida and back taking two different routes, one north, the return south. We stopped at several highway chain hotels along the way and they were all clean, with friendly staff and good prices. People in restaurants were friendly, maybe slower service than I'm accustomed to. The only thing I noticed there were many hotels/shops/industries with "help wanted signs" that weren't the case before.
I'm not sure, I don't know how much travel experience he has in America.
I've lived in the south for all of my life, the rare trip up north were valuable experiences, many beautiful places, Montreal was fantastic both trips (93 & 96).
I'd hate to see it now, but the people would be the same.
Please see my comment just above, where I clarify my previous comment. Also, I'm a woman LOL. What I was talking about is encountering what I'm pretty sure were illegals who ran hotels, we couldn't find any nice hotels going thru Nevada, Arizona & New Mexico on our way to the South, where I live. I wasn't talking about the South being rundown. But even the nice hotel chains weren't very well run any more. I was shocked.
What I meant is that our destination was the deep South, as in Mississippi. ON THE WAY THERE, meaning in Nevada, Arizona & New Mexico hotels were not very clean and were unkempt, most run by what looked like illegals. Most weren't very nice either. Deep south was what it's always been - very nice place with good folks. I live there now. But out West I was shocked because it used to be clean, people were nice and hotels were not rundown.
We also were in the South, and in Mississippi. We took the 40 highway and stayed in Albuquerque, NM (La Quinta), Yukon, OK (La Quinta), West Memphis, AR (Quality Inn), Savannah, GA, (that was the only hotel that had a rude staff, who was still wearing a mask, but afterwards she was nice), Hilton Head Is., SC (Best Western). On return, stayed Biloxi, MS (Best Western), Shreveport, LA (La Quinta) , Lubbock, TX (La Quinta), Santa Fe, NM (El Sendero). As I said, I found most people nice and hotels were clean and not run down. I don't know about hotels outside the strip in Nevada because my mom lives there and Arizona we always stay in Sedona.
it was in May of 2022. Didn't see any criminal activity. Two women (mom 90 yrs old) driving across the country no problem. Only felt uncomfortable just outside of Savannah, GA (where we stayed because Savannah was very expensive). There were run down homes and Biden signs on unkempt lawns, lol! But that doesn't necessarily mean it was unsafe, just not comfortable.
It just keeps getting worse. Ride a bike to the outskirts of a city. Pitch you tent in the woods. Don't forget to bring your favorite gun and ammo. (Only in the USA, thank you) The place will be packed. And no jet lag here.
Sad commentary. Coming to America! Finally realized the open borders is just a tool to disrupt the social order in the USA to justify totalitarian rule! Need a clean sweep of DC!
Yes, sends a message and makes it obvious to all US citizenship guarantees you are marked for extermination. By ammo, you'll need it!
I always enjoy Vernon Coleman's articles, he has intelligent things to say and has a good sense of humor. This article, describes sad conditions so isn't funny but it's very worthwhile to read this as it shows the sad state of affairs in England - but it's the same here in the U.S. as well. Husband and I drove across U.S. from California to deep south 3 yrs ago and hotels were dirty, unkept, with management often rude and surly, plumbing didn't work and the entire trip we saw only dirty, rundown towns with people who looked lifeless and depressed. I'll be 70 y.o. this year and this is not the America I knew when I was younger. It's heartbreaking. We were once a proud nation, as was England. I first went to England in 1969 and everything ran very well. I remember beautiful gardens, well-kept houses and buildings, roads were kept up and everything was so beautiful. Sadly, some days I just want off this planet. I pray for a better world soon.
Edwin, I always enjoy your posts, even when it's not such good news - it lets me know there are still intelligent people in the world who care about what is happening. Thank you.
You're welcome.
When you say, "deep south" what states are you speaking about? In May of 2022 I traveled by car with my mom from southern California to Arkansas down to Florida and back taking two different routes, one north, the return south. We stopped at several highway chain hotels along the way and they were all clean, with friendly staff and good prices. People in restaurants were friendly, maybe slower service than I'm accustomed to. The only thing I noticed there were many hotels/shops/industries with "help wanted signs" that weren't the case before.
I'm not sure, I don't know how much travel experience he has in America.
I've lived in the south for all of my life, the rare trip up north were valuable experiences, many beautiful places, Montreal was fantastic both trips (93 & 96).
I'd hate to see it now, but the people would be the same.
Please see my comment just above, where I clarify my previous comment. Also, I'm a woman LOL. What I was talking about is encountering what I'm pretty sure were illegals who ran hotels, we couldn't find any nice hotels going thru Nevada, Arizona & New Mexico on our way to the South, where I live. I wasn't talking about the South being rundown. But even the nice hotel chains weren't very well run any more. I was shocked.
What I meant is that our destination was the deep South, as in Mississippi. ON THE WAY THERE, meaning in Nevada, Arizona & New Mexico hotels were not very clean and were unkempt, most run by what looked like illegals. Most weren't very nice either. Deep south was what it's always been - very nice place with good folks. I live there now. But out West I was shocked because it used to be clean, people were nice and hotels were not rundown.
I won't be traveling anymore, not because I don't love it, but because of what it has become, and age, and the kids (granddaughters).
We also were in the South, and in Mississippi. We took the 40 highway and stayed in Albuquerque, NM (La Quinta), Yukon, OK (La Quinta), West Memphis, AR (Quality Inn), Savannah, GA, (that was the only hotel that had a rude staff, who was still wearing a mask, but afterwards she was nice), Hilton Head Is., SC (Best Western). On return, stayed Biloxi, MS (Best Western), Shreveport, LA (La Quinta) , Lubbock, TX (La Quinta), Santa Fe, NM (El Sendero). As I said, I found most people nice and hotels were clean and not run down. I don't know about hotels outside the strip in Nevada because my mom lives there and Arizona we always stay in Sedona.
When was this, Cathleen, and did you witness (or experience) any criminal activity.
it was in May of 2022. Didn't see any criminal activity. Two women (mom 90 yrs old) driving across the country no problem. Only felt uncomfortable just outside of Savannah, GA (where we stayed because Savannah was very expensive). There were run down homes and Biden signs on unkempt lawns, lol! But that doesn't necessarily mean it was unsafe, just not comfortable.
In other words, even though the lights had not gone off, they looked like they might.
Sounds like the plan would be.
1) Stay out of cities
2) Stay in the country
3) Stay in bed and breakfast places
4) Tell the government to take a hike.
5) Don't pay taxes. Why pay if they aren't doing the services that result in taxes?
It just keeps getting worse. Ride a bike to the outskirts of a city. Pitch you tent in the woods. Don't forget to bring your favorite gun and ammo. (Only in the USA, thank you) The place will be packed. And no jet lag here.