Reflections on Government Policies and Detroit
Back in 2013, I penned an article titled “How Detroit Almost Killed My Business,” which garnered quite a bit of attention. It even landed me a spot on Fox News Radio. The central idea was straightforward: government interventions can cut costs to the point where businesses can’t sustain themselves. I left Detroit in 1984, yet I was far from alone—many others were in the same boat.
There was another article that asked, “Why are these government officials so stupid?”
It’s baffling at first, but then it dawns on me: it’s not stupidity—it’s obstruction.
In 2013, Detroit declared bankruptcy. Looking back, I realize my initial assumption was misguided. The politicians weren’t clueless; they were quite aware of their actions.
That same year, Diana West published her significant work, “America’s Betrayal,” which exposed government complicity in various matters, hinting at a deeper conflict between truth-seekers and those who obscure it.
Once America falls, the repercussions will echo worldwide.
With this perspective in mind, I reevaluate Detroit. Those in charge weren’t simply making mistakes; they were enacting a plan to dismantle what was once the world’s largest industrial hub. And they succeeded.
So when I catch myself asking, “Why is it so foolish?” I hesitate.
Can anyone reasonably vote for someone who seems devoid of genuine conviction? It’s puzzling how Americans accepted extreme restrictions during COVID-19 without question. Masks, social distancing, lockdowns—all of it felt misguided in hindsight, but it was enforced with fervor.
Why the persistent lack of critical thought?
How did the government manage to open borders and let in a wave of illegal immigrants, including violent offenders? Why are we flying in immigrants from afar, providing them with EBT cards and placing them in luxury accommodations?
Is it rational to hinder energy production, restrict water usage for basic needs, and impose vehicle regulations? What kind of government dictates manufacturing regardless of market needs?
How can they decide that diversity initiatives matter more than competence? Why focus on dismantling our military?
It’s absurd—until you realize it’s not stupidity. It’s obstruction.
Now, we may witness Zoran Mamdani, a self-identified democratic socialist, becoming the next mayor of New York City. His proposals include rent controls, government housing, social policing, city-run grocery stores, and free public transport—all indicators of past failures.
Under socialist regimes, living conditions tend to deteriorate. It’s disheartening.
What will Mamdani’s tenure bring? Having escaped the troubles of Detroit, I recognize patterns that lead to decay. New York, a symbol of financial might, could soon face similar challenges.
Businesses are already contemplating their exit. Can you blame them?
As Shakespeare once asked, “What’s past is prologue.” Twelve years ago, I cautioned about the fate of America’s industrial landscapes, and now, the elite seem to have a hand in shaping financial control.
The real question isn’t about Mamdani’s honesty. It’s more about, well, are we really that foolish?
