Michigan to Shut Down??

UPDATE! An agreement was reached at 4:18 am. Michigan was shut down for only a few hours, but I have to wonder: Is this their way of getting people to be okay with raising taxes?
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I didn't believe it, either. Watch or read some of the links provided below for more information.

Jennifer Granholm speaks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruFoUs_7C4U
Ann Arbor Residents reflect on the situation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE9FlyvRqfM
Questions and Answers from the Michigan State Government: .michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192--176865--,00.html
Bureau of Labor Statistics Information on Unemployment Rates: http://www.bls.gov/lau/home.htm#tables
One Associated Press article (there are several, just google it!): wxyz.com/news/story.aspx?content_id=20d68e3c-b607-4d3c-b333-1587147f5256
Yes, I am paying homage to my awesome friends over at octoberroad with the "beep"ing of my bad word! :)

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[blaknoizee]

Well Minnesota did, as you know and although this video is very old.

[lisasimpson]

@blaknoizee Yes it's all a bunch of hullaballoo that doesn't need to happen. If you live there, I feel bad for you.

[blaknoizee]

@lisasimpson Nope, I now live in Georgia, since my company I work for decided to relocate its world headquarters from Ohio to GA. UGH! IDK why we dont understand that a tax increase is useful for all, when necessary, or why our President (and all the others involved) cant seem to understand how to manage a country for the people. Our generation is going to get all the BS from these older folks narrow assed minds. I'd rant, but then I'd sound stupid, because I'm very upset about all this.

[lisasimpson]

@blaknoizee Oooh I'm from Ohio. Another wacky state, eh? My advice is take a deep breath or five and think about daisies and sunshine and puppies for a bit. We are so powerless to change things, at least in the immediate, so don't fret too much!!

[ArtisticCat]

WOW..... and i was thinkning about taking a trip back home..... not happening, lol

[lisasimpson]

Home? Are you from Michigan?

[blaknoizee]

@RayAir1 If you havent left yet, don't count out NH (in total seriousness) do a bit of research on the state. U will be surprised.

[blaknoizee]

@lisasimpson I'ma fret, because it's nonsense! And I personally like Ohio, since I've lived in KY, NJ, GA. But my ultimate locale is to be a NH resident. Live Free or Die baby!

[RayAir1]

I may be right behind you. Me and my wife both got laid off, there's no jobs here. We are looking to leave before our savings runs out. Hopefully we can find work in the SW.

[RayAir1]

Michigan is a dead state.

[dwags59]

I didnt vote for her, But your right!! we're doomed... :-\

[bigefm]

You idiots voted for Granholm you get what you deserve!