It can get really depressing that nothing here is nurtured and maintained simply for the good of American life. The very idea that things should be nice for people "just because" or enriching, or educational, or enjoyable is totally foreign to this place.
Feb 4, 2026 17:17If you tried to make a case for public libraries right now you would be laughed out the room.
"What do you mean anyone can go there and just borrow a book at no cost? How does this thing make money? What? It doesn't, it's for the public good? Nah bro, fuck outta here with that!!!"
