Detriot

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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Bull#^&#^&#^&#^& it has. !
The auto industry alone through the 70s & into the 80s was booming there, so much so the big 3 gave away the farm to the unions which is one of the biggest reasons they are hurting now.
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The auto industry itself was booming, the city of Detroit was a craphole then.

GM Factory #1 was never in Detroit for example.
It was in Flint Michigan. An hour NW of Detroit.

Also Buicks first plant was in Flint.

Practically nothing was in Detroit except offices, giant pretty logos and suits.

[FishermanTim]

Kind of explains why the show "Hardcore Pawn" is never short of "characters" when they all seem to be one welfare check away from ultimate rock bottom.

What could be done to rejuvenate this city?
Exactly how much of a bailout should they be asking for?
How much of the bailout funds will end up in people's pockets (not the citizens, but the political leeches)?
Is it worth saving, or should we just let it fade into oblivion?

I would say save it if the people are willing to work to bring it back, and willing to cut out ALL wasteful spending (that means starting from the top and cutting off EVERYONE that doesn't deserve a paycheck (or a kickback as it may apply)!

Of course we could do the same starting here in our own backyards too!!!