[100%Michigan]

I believe Michigan economy has the room to get better, and maybe even rise as well as California, or such state with a wealthy economy. I also see Michigan as a family friendly place, and well educated as well as clean. I like to get the point of views of other people rather you live in Michigan or not. Do you think Michigan economy has room to get better? If so how well do you think it will get. I also would like to know what is your impression of Michigan as a whole, as well as how do other people you know see Michigan. I'm concern that people may see Michigan as a poverty, and clamity area. So with all that being said, please give me your point of view.



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[M TYPE X]

Michigan is great. Toss out the deadwood that would rather live in the South and get back to business of growth. Ditch the Granmole and company, too.

The state will be wealthier and more prosperous once GM/Ford/Chrysler/UAW are GONE.

[Miborn]

I wonder is this is a college students post? Hypothesis anyone.

[Cato the Elder]

MI needs some pruning. First thing that MI has to get rid of is most of the families who flooded in during the 20th century with only a pulse and four limbs b/c of the Big 3. These families are fat cats now keeping MI down and most of the decendants don't fall far from the tree. They are flooding back to places like TN, NC, SC, GA, AZ, NV so this is happening as we speak. It's time for new people to have a chance based on their merit, not b/c grandpa joined the union back in 1936. Manufacturing in the US is dying and wait until China starts making cars with their labor costs and disregard for the environment. Once MI reinvents itself based an educated labor force and innovative initiatives packaged around its unique offerings, such as the Great Lakes, perhaps the state will be a leader in the Union again. Otherwise, it's hello Iowa, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[rutha1105]

That first picture looks like where Arcadia Bluffs golf course washed out into Lake Michigan!

[baystater]

Originally Posted by M TYPE X

Michigan is great. Toss out the deadwood that would rather live in the South and get back to business of growth. Ditch the Granmole and company, too.

The state will be wealthier and more prosperous once GM/Ford/Chrysler/UAW are GONE.

Originally Posted by Cato the Elder

MI needs some pruning. First thing that MI has to get rid of is most of the families who flooded in during the 20th century with only a pulse and four limbs b/c of the Big 3. These families are fat cats now keeping MI down and most of the decendants don't fall far from the tree. They are flooding back to places like TN, NC, SC, GA, AZ, NV so this is happening as we speak. It's time for new people to have a chance based on their merit, not b/c grandpa joined the union back in 1936. Manufacturing in the US is dying and wait until China starts making cars with their labor costs and disregard for the environment. Once MI reinvents itself based an educated labor force and innovative initiatives packaged around its unique offerings, such as the Great Lakes, perhaps the state will be a leader in the Union again. Otherwise, it's hello Iowa, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

As outsider I couldn't agree with both of you more. I just going to wait a watch a bit until I think all the deadwood is gone and then. Buy! Buy! Buy!

[redwingsfan19]

Those pictures almost brought tears to my eyes.
We moved out almost 3 months ago and are starting fresh all over again in a new place here in Wichita, KS. Believe me we had no choice, I couldn't find a decent job to support a family of 5, after getting let go from a car supplier, they even told me that the project that I was working on will be done in India. So much for being loyal to my american made cars. It was hard leaving family and friends and everything that we ever knew. I am back working again and getting a paychek so that is good but my heart still in Michigan, I will miss the beautiful lakes.
I wish and hope that things will turn around for the state. I agree that Michigan needs pruning all over the place from Lansing all the way down to Kwami K. That's were most of the pruning should take place and put some people in charge who care about the people and not about their wallets.
I still feel like all of this things that we have been going thru since March is all a bad dream and that I will wake up from it.
Stay positive and just know that Michigan is a beautiful place to be, it has a lot to offer. Just like the saying goes, "You don't know what you have till it's gone".
God bless....................

[jmlowman]

We were in Flint in August and, although parts look like a war zone, the southwest part of town apparently is doing well as far as sustaining commerce. Decent hotels, restaurants, and all of the big-box stores.

I grew up in the 50s and 60s, when times were good. But people have to realize that those days are gone and move on. Southeastern Michigan needs to reinvent itself. I agree that the sooner the Big 3 mentality and its adherents are gone, things will get better. Look at the cities like Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor that didn't revolve around the auto industry, that are doing well and have a stable population.

Not sure if either of us could take the winters, especially after living in mild climates since 1975. But being retired would make a difference. My father-in-law and his wife still live in Flint Township, have a huge freezer and pantry and, if the weather is that bad, they stay inside.

[Cliffie]

Michigan has almost nothing BUT room for improvement right now, to take your question literally. But there is a ton of potential here.

[100%Michigan]

I'm surprise to hear all the good comments on Michigan, because I thought I was about the only one who thought Michigan had time to recover. I'm glad others oppinion was close to mines. I also agree that Michigan was almost built on the Motor City, and when GM goes down the whole state falls with it. Michigan poverty is starting to get out of hand... but I'am starting to see more reconstruction in the major cities ( speaking other than Detroit. ) Michigan has great potential, and needs to start showing it. With all the water surrounding Michigan, our economy should be booming... but then again I'm sorta glad our economy isnt excellent because the state may become more expensive as well as the home market.
Thanks again everyone for all you replies, rather you have or havent posted a comment on this thread please do so... hearing more oppinions on Michigan economy is helping me and hopefully even others.