[PhillFromWA]

Is Michigan a good/welcoming place for conservatives ?

[Retroit]

I am very conservative and live in an inner ring suburb of Detroit. I've never had a problem. Plenty of Trump supporters. People generally don't talk politics; there is so much else to talk about. I don't think the social liberalism is as bad as the Left Coast. Plenty of religious and family oriented people here. A few areas where the hard core liberals congregate, like Ferndale and Royal Oak in the Detroit area.

I wouldn't let it deter you.

[Geo-Aggie]

Yeah, I'm rather liberal and live among the liberal enclaves Retroit mentioned, but I don't hate on conservatives. I get that you're just another person with similar wants and goals in life to me. We might disagree on how to best obtain those things, but as long as you can respect that I too have my convictions and simply because they are different from yours does not make me wrong I can certainly offer you the same respect.

Michigan is a surprisingly moderate state compared to places I've lived. Metro Detroit tends to skew a bit liberal and the rest of the state tends to skew a bit conservative, but overall it's pretty balanced. You'll find people you disagree with, but like I said, just don't be a dick about it and it'll be rare that you'll find yourself unwelcome due to any political leanings you hold. If you come here with the belief that "Liberals are all lazy guud fer nuthin garbage 'n' I hate 'em" - then you'll probably encounter issues. There are very few politically homogeneous places in the state. Ann Arbor has conservatives, and Grand Haven has liberals. It's best if you learn to get along with those who differ from you.

Like Retroit and I. We agree on just about nothing, but he's a cool guy (wait, you're a guy, right?) and in the end we both typically want to see a healthy, successful Michigan.

[animatedmartian]

Trump won most counties in the southern half of the state by very slim margins and pretty much all counties had at least 25% or more go to Hilary. I mean, Trump won Michigan by only 10,000-ish votes. In a state of 10 million-ish people that's a pretty narrow margin. There's plenty other states that are a lot more conservative than Michigan.

[PhillFromWA]

Originally Posted by Retroit

I am very conservative and live in an inner ring suburb of Detroit. I've never had a problem. Plenty of Trump supporters. People generally don't talk politics; there is so much else to talk about. I don't think the social liberalism is as bad as the Left Coast. Plenty of religious and family oriented people here. A few areas where the hard core liberals congregate, like Ferndale and Royal Oak in the Detroit area.

I wouldn't let it deter you.

Thanks for the info

[Republic of Michigan]

Look into the most Western end of the UP. Ironwood for example. Michigan as a whole is middle of the road. Maybe in some remote town in the UP you would be happy.

[MS313]

Originally Posted by animatedmartian

Trump won most counties in the southern half of the state by very slim margins and pretty much all counties had at least 25% or more go to Hilary. I mean, Trump won Michigan by only 10,000-ish votes. In a state of 10 million-ish people that's a pretty narrow margin. There's plenty other states that are a lot more conservative than Michigan.

Actually I think Hilary won the popular vote in Michigan. But yea there are places far more conservative than Michigan. BUT, Michigan is a pretty big state and as long as you stick to the rural areas you'll be fine. As for cities Macomb county and Grand Rapids are pretty middle of the road where you will probably find both left wings and right wings.

[mjlo]

Even though this thread was started by the OP in order to troll Michiganders I am going to leave it open. Perhaps out of spite since the OP asserted that I was trying to censor this discussion on the premise that I'm gay, and not because the things he was saying were obvious attempts at starting a flame war. In any case it annoys me that person (bless his heart) leveraged my sexuality to determine my political views, when i'm generally regarded as a little bit right of Attilla the Hun. I take enough flack from my more liberal friends for not letting them bully me into their ideology I won't have it on here.

In any case if people would like to actually continue this discussion they are welcome. Geo Aggie, Retroit, thanks for keeping it classy in your response, well played. I've always found Michigan as a place that is pretty laid back toward all views, you guys help maintain that impression.

[Coldjensens]

Avoid Ann Arbor and you will be fine. Most places are a mix of viewpoints or are pretty open minded and accepting. (Ann Arbor is not at all open minded and accepting). Some places are overwhelmingly conservative. Detroit is very liberal but even there, people are tolerant of other viewpoints.

[magellan]

Originally Posted by mjlo

Even though this thread was started by the OP in order to troll Michiganders I am going to leave it open. Perhaps out of spite since the OP asserted that I was trying to censor this discussion on the premise that I'm gay, and not because the things he was saying were obvious attempts at starting a flame war. In any case it annoys me that person (bless his heart) leveraged my sexuality to determine my political views, when i'm generally regarded as a little bit right of Attilla the Hun. I take enough flack from my more liberal friends for not letting them bully me into their ideology I won't have it on here.

In any case if people would like to actually continue this discussion they are welcome. Geo Aggie, Retroit, thanks for keeping it classy in your response, well played. I've always found Michigan as a place that is pretty laid back toward all views, you guys help maintain that impression.

Ah, this makes sense. I wondered why someone would start such a strange topic. Thanks mjlo for keeping it classy as well (I don't always do my best, lol).