Sorry to disagree but having grown up there since '68, I say that it almost HAS gone south overnight. Look at the history of I94 and the effects of the race riots. 94 had virtually no exits to the previously thriving neighborhoods after the race that had the Civil Guard protecting the suburbs. Especially the rich ones like Grosse Pointe and Bloomfield Hills. They set up sandbags with submachine guns on top to "keep the peace" in the suburbs. All very well documented.
As for mayors, to me, that is Coleman Young. He had a stranglehold on the city that was second to none. Kwame was a second joke that lasted only a few years. Coleman and his cronies lasted some 20 years!!!
Ok, enough of this blah. Let's get back to Priest. Especially how Detroit LOVES them! 
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:03:47 PM)| |  | ron h wrote: | | I've been traveling to and from Detroit since '88. There's been a lot of changes since then with the Pistons winning in the late 80's then moving to Auburn Hills, steel mills closing and we all are aware of the auto ind. problems and lets not forget the last mayor (ugh)!! But in all fairness, there are a lot of folks that have never given up and have stayed and slowly it's trying really hard to make the necessary changes...but just as it didn't get that way over night, it's not gonna change over night either. I really hope things change as it can be a beautiful city with wonderful arcitecture and landscapes. Anyone who wants a taste of Detroits fashionable history can walk through the convention center and read the captions to all the many pics hanging on the walls and the statues and things preserved for viewing...
| | | guidogodoy wrote: | | Sorry for the delay...had to eat.
Detroit has a REALLY sad neighborhood right by a rescue place that is basically where the homeless set up. Thousands, literally. I never showed it to DF but that is why it pissed the hell out of me when some uppity bastard thrashes the RedWings for having "empty seats" in "Hockeytown." What a bunch of bull. I LOVED Bongwater who said that he loved hockey but we just can't get it here. Right on! Someone with half a brain who understands the situation. Imagine living in the street or, at best, a TENT!
Look, to cut a long story short, look at the way they ran the freeways. NO exits to the suburbs but right out to where the big car-makers made their homes. Read the Autobiography of Malcolm X! Talks all about it the overt racism and what it did to the inner city.
It IS getting better, though. I love the city and will defend it to the death. It IS Hockeytown, USA even if people can't afford tickets. Ignorant dolt, anyone who could think otherwise. Never been here.
(Quoting Message by ron h from Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:28:01 PM)
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When I spent a week up there last September, I'd walk from the hotel to the arena/convention center on the main drag and all along the way were the homeless, sleeping in the parkway and in the crevices of the old church there...truly disheartening. I'm not sure what happened to Detroit, but it was once a mighty city with a lot to offer. I can't believe it all is a result of the auto industry as there's so much more there than just that...it's a truly sad situation that's been getting worse (if possible) rather than better...
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One word: work. Seen Detroit's unemployment rate recently?
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Well, you really remind me of a high school buddy of mine I call "Poncho" (real name David Ponce) and you kind'a look like him too. He's a metalhead who likes to travel as well, but he lives here next to Chicago as I do...but still he goes. I don't think I ever heard the story of why you left Detroit, but as I've been there quite often over the years I can imagine why (though I could be wrong), but why Tennessee?? It doesn't seem to fit your personality at all...
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guidogodoy wrote: |
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Better question...ever wonder about my tagline and why I travel so much?
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ron h wrote: |
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 Is that why you live there, to show them the way?? Just teasing, but...a little parental guidance never hurt anyone
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Yeah, "dry county" I learned only means that they just sell beer. Have to drive 10 minutes away for wine or liquor. Ooooooooooo..... Frankly, I have never seen so many young unwed mothers with no father-figure in my LIFE before moving here.
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spapad wrote: |
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You might want to bring it with you just in case you end up in a dry county! LOL Guids would be better on that info than me! LOL
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ron h wrote: |
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They don't sell Bacardi in Tennessee?? Well, as long as they have Guiness or at least a Budweiser
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spapad wrote: |
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Dont let the skeeters get you! LOL And I assume you are talkin about a beverage incased in aluminum! LOL
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ron h wrote: |
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I think I'll hang out by the pool with a tall cool one 
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I'm the bottom floor with the delux green house anex! LOL
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guidogodoy wrote: |
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Oh, perfect! I am third trailer on the right! We could put Priest up in a couple on the lower side to ease their climbing burden!
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HA!!! I found it!!! LOL
Here is Guid's and my Redneck mansions! LOL
Notice there is even a small pond in this kingdom!
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