NOTE: I am a member of the Flint Diaspora. I care about my hometown and continue to follow news there. These are the opinions and observations of a former resident.
This is the closest thing to positive press I’ve ever seen Flint get from the New York Times.
… Read the restEvent: Shrinking Flint. Read More »
“Here’s the part I find odd. Now, the government didn’t ask any of those Wall Street C.E.O.s to quit. Isn’t that kind of a double standard? I mean, if you build Cadillacs, you’re screwed. But if your chauffeur drives a Cadillac, you’re O.K.
… Read the restEvent: A hundred Wagoner loads of thoughts will not pay a single ounce of debt. Read More »
I know that week is probably just one among many for the U.S. and for the world, but the news has been rough for me personally on a number of fronts:
Chicago’s greatest parade will be shutting down after 50 years.
… Read the restEvent: Sad Change, Scary Change. Read More »
New York Times: A Painful Departure for G.M. Brands.
My parents bought one of the first Saturns off the line in ’91, and it was a great little car. Not super comfortable, perhaps, and it rattled at high speeds, but great mileage and it felt versatile.
… Read the restEvent: The Saturn Lasted for 19 Years. Read More »
And Flint, Michigan has just had another seismic day.
Andy Heller writes some insightful comments on the resignation.
Here’s my take on his position:
… Read the restJust a few observations from a 11-year ex-pat.
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“Michael Brown, appointed as city administrator last week by Williamson, becomes mayor in the short term.
EVENT: Flint Mayor Don Williamson Resigns. Read More »
Chicago Reader: Outrageless: Is Chicago more complacent than other big cities?
I wonder how Detroit stacks in this equation. I understand the situation in Flint and New York.
… Read the restEVENT: Fair Points Against Illinois and Chicago. Read More »
Four words I’m not accustomed to saying.
New York Times: Bush Approves $17.4 Billion Auto Bailout.
… Read the restEVENT: Thank You, President Bush. Read More »
Save Auto Jobs: ‘Mathematically and intellectually dishonest’.
Anecdotal Conclusions:
Obviously my family didn’t enjoy this sort of income growing up; we were always comfortable and the fair income did provide me with some opportunities that nonunion employees wouldn’t have had, such as music and theater lessons and the opportunity to attend a prestigious (and expensive) private college.
Event: Where Does $70/Hour Come From? Read More »