Originally Posted by
Detroitnerd
You know what you're doing, don't you? You're dining a la carte on history, just cherry picking the things from the historical menu that suit your taste, and ignoring the other things that aren't your flavor. And why shouldn't you? That's what so many "experts" do when they go online these days. You're happy to simply make your case for the status quo for the most part, selectively ignoring facts, conveniently foregrounding others. And that works for you.
Of course, for many of us who post here on this forum, you're a lousy historian, a shill for the powers that be, and an embarrassment to the profession of planning. If that sounds harsh, it's you who are making yourself look ludicrous when you defend lousy ideas like BRT, worship at the altar of M1, thank motorists for supporting transit, or ignore the obvious ridership that has always existed in Detroit with no upgrades in transit to serve them.
I understand you have this vision of how, historically, where we've arrived was inevitable. And I also understand that it is a deluded and self-serving view that wouldn't make it into any scholarly publication. Why you attach the suffix "planner" to your handle is a complete mystery to me -- and I know I can't be alone.
Have a nice day, DP. :)