Two of the reasons I keep going back to CounterPunch are your posts, and those of David Ker Thomson. Your latest on Revolution was spot on.
Apropos of that, I'm not sure what's happening in Madison is comparable in any way to Tahir Square, other than symbolically. We as a society are much to complacent to actually risk anything by really protesting against the System. Not sure what it'll take, short of ecological catastrophe or a second Civil War.
These are old photos, from my last visit. I look forward to being there again. The city is so spread out, that it's a bit hard to roam around. I'd like to spend more time in South Tucson, in particular.
Just read your Guardian/CounterPunch piece "Driving Mad" (interesting how your theme shares much in common with the CP writings of David Ker Thomson), and am in complete agreement. Sorry to say that Tucson is one of those places where having a car is considered by many to be a necessity. (And, yes, I have one.)
However, I do a fair amount of bicycle commuting, and am planning on trying some bi-pedal commuting as well (4.5-miles each way to/from work), and can assure you that it is possible to manage without a car, though it does require creativity, forethought and commitment.
FYI, downtown Tucson, as well as South Tucson, 4th Avenue, and the University area, are probably best experienced on foot or bicycle.
So, next time you're in Tucson, I'd be happy to play tour-guide, and/or buy you a beer at a non-mall drinking establishment. We've got a couple interesting local brew-pubs.
By the way, I'd love to make a trip to Detroit, as well. I lived there ages 3-10 (left there 45 years ago). I know lots has changed, but I believe the city is coming back.
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Welcome back to Tucson, Linh.
Two of the reasons I keep going back to CounterPunch are your posts, and those of David Ker Thomson. Your latest on Revolution was spot on.
Apropos of that, I'm not sure what's happening in Madison is comparable in any way to Tahir Square, other than symbolically. We as a society are much to complacent to actually risk anything by really protesting against the System. Not sure what it'll take, short of ecological catastrophe or a second Civil War.
Keep up the good work.
-- Michael in Tucson
Hi Michael,
These are old photos, from my last visit. I look forward to being there again. The city is so spread out, that it's a bit hard to roam around. I'd like to spend more time in South Tucson, in particular.
Hi, Linh --
Just read your Guardian/CounterPunch piece "Driving Mad" (interesting how your theme shares much in common with the CP writings of David Ker Thomson), and am in complete agreement. Sorry to say that Tucson is one of those places where having a car is considered by many to be a necessity. (And, yes, I have one.)
However, I do a fair amount of bicycle commuting, and am planning on trying some bi-pedal commuting as well (4.5-miles each way to/from work), and can assure you that it is possible to manage without a car, though it does require creativity, forethought and commitment.
FYI, downtown Tucson, as well as South Tucson, 4th Avenue, and the University area, are probably best experienced on foot or bicycle.
So, next time you're in Tucson, I'd be happy to play tour-guide, and/or buy you a beer at a non-mall drinking establishment. We've got a couple interesting local brew-pubs.
By the way, I'd love to make a trip to Detroit, as well. I lived there ages 3-10 (left there 45 years ago). I know lots has changed, but I believe the city is coming back.
Keep up the great photography & writing.
Cheers.
-- Michael
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