snagglepuss (1000+ posts)
Sat Jan-01-11 08:05 PM
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Extraordinary photographs documenting the decline of Detroit. Numbing.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2011/jan/02/photography-detroit
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There is a lot of emotion here about the decline of America. 93 recommendations and 137 replies so far.
Are any of them being honest about what really killed Detroit?
snagglepuss (1000+ posts)
Sat Jan-01-11 08:58 PM
Response to Reply #18
22. Teabaggers would blame the auto-workers, libruls and hippies. They are
too bloody stoopid to come to any other conclusion.
Dokkie (143 posts)
Sat Jan-01-11 09:59 PM
Response to Reply #22
41. just wondering
whose do you blame for decline of detroit? Remember, you don't have to put the blame on one person/community/entity.
snagglepuss (1000+ posts)
Sat Jan-01-11 10:43 PM
Response to Reply #41
52. I blame neo-con economics, unregulated capitalism. I blame those who
oppose single payer health care because health costs are one reason businesses have gone elsewhere. I blame the Military Industrial Complex for sucking up trillions of tax dollars that should have been spent on schools and infrastructure. I blame Wall Street, banksters and corporations whose only responsibilty is to their shareholders. I blame the racism which started the white middleclass exodus from Detroit in the 50s.
snagglepuss (1000+ posts)And you're too stupid to spell. FAIL!
Sat Jan-01-11 08:58 PM
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22. Teabaggers would blame the auto-workers, libruls and hippies. They are too bloody stoopid to come to any other conclusion.
Damn this puts it all in perspective. If a conservative haven like Detroit looks this bad then maybe conservatism isn't as good as we think.Funny how "the facts" can screw with a DUmmies post, huh? :-)
What's that? The libs rule in Detroit?
Ohh that's right and the citizens bravely stand in line waiting for Obama to peal bills off his massive stash and hand them out like candy on Halloween.
Funny how "the facts" can screw with a DUmmies post, huh? :-)
snagglepuss (1000+ posts)
Sat Jan-01-11 08:58 PM
Response to Reply #18
22. Teabaggers would blame the auto-workers, libruls and hippies.
Courtesy Flush (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-02-11 09:56 AM
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29. But they treat us like losers when the economy is good.
I've known people who have had benefits I can only dream of... and they are all private-sector workers. I've had friends who receive annual bonuses, matching savings plans, tickets to sporting events handed out to employees, and lengthy vacations. I get none of that. Friends with high school diplomas make more than I do in a job that requires a degree.
Those same workers probably don't have those benefits now that the economy is down, but I NEVER had them, and those guys used to look down on me like I was a minimum-wage worker because of my state job.
I have a medical plan, a pension plan, and paid holidays. That's very basic stuff, and when the economy is booming I feel like a loser for not getting what the rest of you had. But then the economy crashes, but my job doesn't change (that's the nature of state employment), suddenly they think I'm being pampered.
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Downwinder (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-02-11 10:04 AM
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31. I was private sector with supposedly all of those benefits, then my
private sector went bankrupt. Now I exist on Social Security.
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Courtesy Flush (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-02-11 11:13 AM
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50. As a state employee, I will never be eligible for Social Security. nt
They need to build 20 100 story low income housing complexes, stick all of the people in them, put birth control in the water sources, put up a 50' electrified razor wire fence around them, and bulldoze the whole freaking city.
Never been to Detroit, but if it's anything like Gary, Indiana...man, that's rough. Real rough. I've seen videos, and pictures about the demise of the Motor City, and can't believe my senses. Absolutely HORRIBLE what leftists have done to Detroit, the whole of Californnia, Oregon, etc, etc.No, Gary is worse than Detroit. So is East St. Louis. At least once upon a time Detroit had nice things.
Courtesy Flush (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-02-11 11:13 AM
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50. As a state employee, I will never be eligible for Social Security. nt
They need to build 20 100 story low income housing complexes, stick all of the people in them, put birth control in the water sources, put up a 50' electrified razor wire fence around them, and bulldoze the whole freaking city.
I am blaming the animals of Detroit who do not care about their community at all. It's such a shame that people can let their own community look this horrible.
And, of course, who has been in charge of Detroit for all of these decades? An "R" or a "D"?
That's what I thought......
Don't try to deny that Detroit was booming up to the point that Bush stole the election in 2000.
:tongue:
It's just sad. The community should pull together and restore their city instead of sitting around waiting for the government. Detroit probably won't even be turned around when my daughter has children.
It's just sad. The community should pull together and restore their city instead of sitting around waiting for the government. Detroit probably won't even be turned around when my daughter has children.Yes EC, it is sad.
Courtesy Flush (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-02-11 09:56 AM
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29. But they treat us like losers when the economy is good.
I've known people who have had benefits I can only dream of... and they are all private-sector workers. I've had friends who receive annual bonuses, matching savings plans, tickets to sporting events handed out to employees, and lengthy vacations. I get none of that. Friends with high school diplomas make more than I do in a job that requires a degree.
Those same workers probably don't have those benefits now that the economy is down, but I NEVER had them, and those guys used to look down on me like I was a minimum-wage worker because of my state job.
I have a medical plan, a pension plan, and paid holidays. That's very basic stuff, and when the economy is booming I feel like a loser for not getting what the rest of you had. But then the economy crashes, but my job doesn't change (that's the nature of state employment), suddenly they think I'm being pampered.
Newsflash, dipshit--it's called USEFUL. I have a Bachelor's, but my job only requires an Associate's. Yet I still make more than many college grads, and have healthcare benefits, 401(k), vacation (3 weeks starting this year, thanks for asking), and other options. And my job is there in good times and bad. How is that, you ask? Because I work in a field that is vital to the economy, in good times, and in bad.
But more importantly, I don't go into work each day with the attitude that I'm "fireproof". My employment, even in a union shop, is only as secure as the effort I put forth. Nobody owes me dick. If I walk in with an attitude of the company owes me just for showing up, the company will do it's best to ensure I don't show up anymore.
Or did that little concept elude you?
Don't try to deny that Detroit was booming up to the point that Bush stole the election in 2000.
:tongue:
What scares the hell out of me, to the point of nightmares is, that Super Duper Scientist, AlGore was almost pres!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wake up in a cold sweat!!!!!!!:lmao:
What scares the hell out of me, to the point of nightmares is, that Super Duper Scientist, AlGore was almost pres!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wake up in a cold sweat!!!!!!!Don't stop sweating quite yet. As far as scientists go, algore is a combination of Jonas Salk, Werner von Braun, and Michael DeBakey compared with Plugs Biden.
DU Link:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x103215
Seriously? you don't blame Democrats? you blame the white middle class? :bs:
Don't stop sweating quite yet. As far as scientists go, algore is a combination of Jonas Salk, Werner von Braun, and Michael DeBakey compared with Plugs Biden.
Well of course. How dare middle class families imagine they have the right to move themselves and their families away from oppressive taxation and high violent crime rates? The gall!
Just watched 2 hrs of the new Pawn Stars look alike show on TRU. Yep, Deeetroit is a third world country now! No ifs, ands, or butts! For cryin' out loud, that city needs nuked!
You mean it hasn't been already?!?! :-)
What's being said about Detroit is the same thing that can be said about Chicago, Philadelphia, Camden, Los Angeles etc. and what is it that they all have in common? Democrats don't give a crap about their constituents until it's election time, then they all scramble into the hood making sure people vote in the politician's interest and not their own, the politicians wins and it's tata to the hood until the next election comes around. I dare a Democrat to come here and tell me what Obama and what other Democrats have done to better the lives of their constituents? How is the South Side of Chicago better off since Obama was a community organizer there? and now that he's President? He and the Democrats for their own selfish reasons need to make the US just like Detroit, Chicago etc.
:lmao:
Super Duper scientist. :rotf:
Just watched 2 hrs of the new Pawn Stars look alike show on TRU. Yep, Deeetroit is a third world country now! No ifs, ands, or butts! For cryin' out loud, that city needs nuked!
Look at pictures of Hiroshima and Detroit taken in 1945.
Now look at pictures of the same two cities taken today.
Scary.
:lmao: I've seen "Hardcore Pawn." Not one of their best shows, Al. I much prefer Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock.
You just like watchin' the titties! admit it!
:-)
^ In Detroit, they call that "Livin' on da streets, yo!" :whatever:
But I'd also call it bullshit.
And yeah, the nice titjobs help, but I've actually kind of gotten into the "story" aspect of the show.
Look at pictures of Hiroshima and Detroit taken in 1945.It is scary and it's disgusting as well.
Now look at pictures of the same two cities taken today. Scary.
There's a "story" behind "ReHab"? Are you series?
Damn, I musta been watchin' the titties!
Sorry!
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!
Dammit...no. I didn't mean "story." I meant all the drama, and how it progresses. I follow along, and it makes it kind of a story type thing.
^^H5 for the "visual". :-)
Now I ask ya, is it possible for a thread to evolve, or is that dissolve, into "titties"?
Not worth a damn without pics!(http://i.cdn.turner.com/trutv/trutv.com/graphics/shows/full_throttle_saloon/hp/fgrab-hot_skin.jpg)
Ummm . . .why is that pic in damn near thumbnail size? :???: :???: :???:
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/trutv/trutv.com/graphics/shows/rehab/gallery/season-3-gallery/_10.jpg)
Favorite girl from the show right there. Chantel.
Last Updated: January 06. 2011 2:07PM
Teen sentenced to 30-60 years in rape of 90-year-old Detroit woman
Doug Guthrie / The Detroit News
Detroit —A teenager was sentenced today to spend 30 to 60 years in prison for beating and raping a 90-year-old woman while ransacking her Detroit home.
Maurice Randall, 17, who was convicted of rape, aggravated assault and home invasion following a jury trial that ended on Dec. 14, never entered the courtroom today to hear Wayne County Circuit Judge Vonda Evan's sentence. Randall waived his right to be present and face the family of the victim.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110106/METRO01/101060445/Teen-sentenced-to-30-60-years-in-rape-of-90-year-old-Detroit-woman#ixzz1AJs7K5Q2
Detroit is coming back! Just noticed this story about a future supporter of the jug-eared muslim. Any problem here is clearly Dubya's fault.
DETROIT - Two teens are charged in a brutal attack on a 90-year-old woman. Police say they forced their way into the senior's home and raped her.
A news conference was held on the very street where the crime happened. Two suspects' pictures were posted on a board on the streets that the police chief says they will never see again.(http://media2.myfoxdetroit.com//photo/2010/08/30/5P-P-90YR-WOMAN-RAPED_20100830194024_320_240.JPG)
The recording of the 90-year-old rape victim was played. She thanked family, friends and neighbors for helping her get through the last 18 days.
"My heart is breaking. My family's heart is breaking," said the victim's sister. She keeping close tabs on what happens to the three suspects.
snagglepuss (1000+ posts)
Sat Jan-01-11 08:05 PM
Original message
Extraordinary photographs documenting the decline of Detroit. Numbing.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2011/jan/02/photography-detroit
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There is a lot of emotion here about the decline of America. 93 recommendations and 137 replies so far.
Are any of them being honest about what really killed Detroit?
DETROIT - Two teens are charged in a brutal attack on a 90-year-old woman. Police say they forced their way into the senior's home and raped her.That is disgusting. :argh:
A news conference was held on the very street where the crime happened. Two suspects' pictures were posted on a board on the streets that the police chief says they will never see again. The recording of the 90-year-old rape victim was played. She thanked family, friends and neighbors for helping her get through the last 18 days.
"My heart is breaking. My family's heart is breaking," said the victim's sister. She keeping close tabs on what happens to the three suspects. The third suspect is 15! ****in' 15! He gets away with juvy! Bull shit! Put him in with the Big Boys!
Ummm . . .why is that pic in damn near thumbnail size? :???: :???: :???:
There are some things perps should just be immediately shot in the back of the head for and dumped in the landfill, regardless of age.
(my sincerest apologies to upstanding, innocent vermin everywhere)