Detroit in Ruins...Crowder on the result of Unions + Socailists

[darin]

Very striking piece about my new hometown.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hhJ_49leBw

[PostmodernProphet]

the sad thing is, most folks will assume the condition of Detroit was faked....but no, it is very easy to find locations like the ones he used for this video......

http://www.prorev.com/903DETROIT.JPG

[PostmodernProphet]

http://www.ecologicalhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/abandoned-homes-in-detroit-Examiner.com_.jpg

[PostmodernProphet]

this is good....

1949
http://www.mackinac.org/media/images/2005/cyril-old.jpg

2003
http://www.mackinac.org/media/images/2005/cyril-new.jpg

by the way, here's a photo of St Cyril's church that is pointed out in the pictures above
http://atdetroit.net/forum/messages/6790/73107.jpg
it was torn down a couple years ago.....

[namvet]

the sad thing is, most folks will assume the condition of Detroit was faked....but no, it is very easy to find locations like the ones he used for this video......

http://www.prorev.com/903DETROIT.JPG

Osama's dream for us..............

[darin]

I've been here a few months now - haven't been downtown...but think I'll grab my camera someday soon and make the trip (after I get my carry permit)

[PostmodernProphet]

mile after mile of
http://davidbyrne.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834555ca169e2010535c5e82b970c-800wi

[Binky]

Osama's dream for us..............

It's a real shame that a huge and once beautiful home was left to die on the vine as this......

[Joyful HoneyBee]

It's a real shame that a huge and once beautiful home was left to die on the vine as this......

It is a real shame and a poignant testimony to the long term impact of allowing labor unions to dictate over employers. Initially, labor unions were a timely concept and promoted the safety and security of American workers. Sadly, however, like many good ideas, labor unions spiraled out of control and became multi-tentacled monsters that have drained the life out of employers and municipalities.

It also points out the long term impact of too much government providing too much to too many people. It is a powerful preview of what is yet to come throughout this nation if we don't halt the growth of government programs. A two hour documentary on television would be a prudent way to show the American people. That way viewers can see the net result of letting the government do more than they should for the people.

Personally, I think it would be a great idea to boycott union made products, opting instead to support small businesses, particularly little mom and pop companies, even if it cost more to do so. Just look for the union label and just say no. :poke: