It’s not something you’re likely to hear mentioned in Governor Snyder’s reelection ads, but, according to census data shared today by Bloomberg News 8 of America’s 25 most drastically shrinking cities are in Michigan. I would have expected to see Detroit and Flint make the list of our nation’s most quickly depopulating cities, along with […]
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1/3 of the nation’s 24 most rapidly depopulating cities are in one state… Welcome to Michigan
Posted in Michigan Also tagged census, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, depopulation, Detroit, Flint, Livonia, Michigan's aging cities, Pure Michigan, Taylor, Westland 13 Comments
Warren Buffett calls for shared sacrifice from the rich; Obama agrees, but will the Super Committee of 12
It’s not exactly breaking news, as billionaire Warren Buffett has been saying for years that the wealthy need to pay more in taxes, but it seems as though this time a few important people, including the President, are paying attention. The following clip comes from Buffett’s op-ed in today’s New York Times: Our leaders have […]
Posted in Economics, Politics Also tagged Americans for Tax Reform, budget deficit, class warfare, Club for Growth, Congress, Dave Camp, deficit reduction, Deficit Reduction Super Committee, Fred Upton, Grover Norquist, James Clyburn, Jeb Hensarling, Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, Jon Kyl, Midland, Pat Toomey, shared sacrifice, tax rates, tax the rich, taxes, Taxpayer Protection Pledge, threats to the middle class, Tony Cox, Traverse City, Warren Buffett 15 Comments