r/Detroit • u/Healthy_Block3036 • Feb 28 '25

Politics/Elections Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer makes direct appeal to young men after sharp shift in election

https://apnews.com/article/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-young-men-e237387d0762e900f2dc7e38a1c49f7b
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u/Planet_Puerile Feb 28 '25

There is a lack of economic opportunity for young people in general in this state. Not sure what the stats are today, but a significant percentage of UM and MSU grads who are from here historically leave because they can’t find work.

There’s a big problem when you have two world class universities in your backyard and no employers to feed them to outside of the big 3.

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u/street_raat Feb 28 '25

Sucks when the state is amazing for everything except jobs.

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u/space-dot-dot Feb 28 '25

Or transit.

Or educated populaces.

Or historical preservation of buildings in large cities.

Or...

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u/BasicArcher8 Feb 28 '25

90% of the United States has joined the chat.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '25

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u/street_raat Mar 01 '25

I pity people who just see everything in such a negative light. Hopefully you find some joy.

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u/BasicArcher8 Feb 28 '25

Damn so the point went over your head?

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u/bfabkilla02 Feb 28 '25

Holy shit this is hilarious

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u/ComprehensiveFun3233 Feb 28 '25

What's going on here, big dog? Is this level of frustration and reactance warranted?

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '25

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u/ComprehensiveFun3233 Mar 01 '25

Yeah, I delete my old posts. Sorry that makes you sad. 🤷

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u/QuadraticElement Sherwood Forest Mar 01 '25

Yeah, what, transit in the USA that doesn't take over an hour and smell like piss? Good luck. And Metro Detroit has wonderful public education opportunities, if you can afford them or live in the right zip code