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Old 12-04-2011, 07:47 PM
 
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Looks like the socialist paradise might be going away...

(AP) DETROIT - The idea is extreme, even in a city accustomed to fighting for survival: Should the state of Michigan step in to run Detroit?
The governor has taken steps in that direction, proposing an unprecedented move that could give an appointed manager virtually unchecked power to gut union contracts, cut employee health insurance and slash services.

Detroit in a hostile takeover bid? - CBS News
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Old 12-04-2011, 07:50 PM
 
Location: Sango, TN
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The sad thing is, Detroit is doing better. In reality, this is surrounding cities and municipalities that are backing candidates to reap the first rewards of Detroits growth.
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Old 12-04-2011, 07:58 PM
 
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Detroit has been run by imbeciles for years and still is. They vote em in, let em reap the "benifits" of their choices.
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Old 12-04-2011, 07:59 PM
 
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The sad thing is, Detroit is doing better. In reality, this is surrounding cities and municipalities that are backing candidates to reap the first rewards of Detroits growth.
growth? Detroit has lost over 50% of its population since 1950
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