Churches: Then and Now

Churches then:

 

Churches now:

No wonder God deserted us. Who’d want to live in any of these ugly ass houses?

Los Angeles: Then and Now

Good quick history of LA here. 1931 seems like it must’ve been a good year.

Los Angeles then:

More old pictures of LA can be found here.

and Los Angeles now:

 

 

What a tragedy.

I was inspired to do this post after I heard about the unprovoked and brutal beating of Brian Stow by two Mexicans in Dodger Stadium. He has suffered extensive damage due to all the kicks to the head. No one came to his aid. Here’s a link if you want to donate.

Seoul, South Korea: Then and Now

It’s not ALL bad news….

Seoul then: 

Even after a devastating occupation during WW2 and subsequent (unresolved) civil war, South Korea has been able to go from third-world backwater to one of the largest economies in the world. And all without the help of Bono.

Seoul now: 

The subway system. Impressive.

Koreans are an ethno-nationalistic homogeneous group. They have a healthy balance between techno-modernity and a sense of themselves and their culture.

But it seems like all good things must come to an end. 

Maybe I’ll be doing a different Then and Now in a few years if things like this continue….

From the president of the Korean Multicultural Congress (why?):

“We can give hope to young people by providing them with role models who have settled in Korea and achieved success. The Pakistani community has already composed a group of such examples,” Kwon said. “I want smart expatriates to come to Korea, as they can be the driving force for the development of the country.”

“The accomplishments of the United States are based on outstanding talent from overseas. Korea should accept brilliant youngsters from Asian countries,” he said.

“Some might still feel reluctant, but when the majority open up their hearts, Korea will be a truly multicultural society.”

Grocery Stores: Then and Now

Grocery stores then:

Grocery stores now:

Detroit: Then and Now

Detroit then:

Pristine

Detroit High School Football team

An honest living….

Old Main

Detroit Train Station

PUT YOUR HANDS UP FOR DETROIT!!

Are you ready to be depressed now ?

Abandoned factory

Detroit train station (yeah, same one from above)

Abandoned Detroit school

Slums

Graffiti on the windows. How vibrant and creative!

Who wants a drink?

If you want to punish your eyes and soul even more, kindly make your way over to this TIME photo essay. It’s all quite sad.

Can we stop pretending at some point?