go detroit.

[Colt45]

DETROIT (WWJ) – According to a new report, 47 percent of Detroiters are ”functionally illiterate.” The alarming new statistics were released by the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund on Wednesday.

WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke with the Fund’s Director, Karen Tyler-Ruiz, who explained exactly what this means.

“Not able to fill out basic forms, for getting a job — those types of basic everyday (things). Reading a prescription; what’s on the bottle, how many you should take… just your basic everyday tasks,” she said.

“I don’t really know how they get by, but they do. Are they getting by well? Well, that’s another question,” Tyler-Ruiz said.

:awe:

 

[Rifter]

Canucks FTW!!!!! oh wait this isnt a NHL thread? lol

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Shouldn't come as any real suprise... They're all that's left. When a population runs the money goes first, then the intellect, then the ambition, then the work ethic...

And what's left over is... well... leftovers.

 

[Spikesoldier]

Somalia here we come!

 

[MikeMike]

Shouldn't come as any real suprise... They're all that's left. When a population runs the money goes first, then the intellect, then the ambition, then the work ethic...

And what's left over is... well... leftovers.

bingo... plus when the city is comprised of like 10,000 people 47% isn't hard to fathom...

 

[thegimp03]

I get all the "highlights" I need about Detroit from the show "Hardcore Pawn".

 

[rcpratt]

As far as I can tell, all the homeless people can spell pretty well on their signs.

 

[rudeguy]

Shouldn't come as any real suprise... They're all that's left. When a population runs the money goes first, then the intellect, then the ambition, then the work ethic...

And what's left over is... well... leftovers.

It really depends on how the are defining "Detroiters". If you are talking about just the city of Detroit, then you are 100% right. If you are talking about the Detroit Metro area, then you are wrong.

 

[boomerang]

Shouldn't come as any real suprise... They're all that's left. When a population runs the money goes first, then the intellect, then the ambition, then the work ethic...

And what's left over is... well... democrats.

ftfy

 

[Possessed Freak]

Until Detroit resorts to firebombing, Philly has it beat.

 

[Numenorean]

As far as I can tell, all the homeless people can spell pretty well on their signs.

Well it isn't Detroit, but I saw one here with a sign that said "Broak, lade off"

 

[ShawnD1]

bingo... plus when the city is comprised of like 10,000 people 47% isn't hard to fathom...

Might want to check wiki. Im pretty sure the city has like 10x that many people

 

[rcpratt]

Might want to check wiki. Im pretty sure the city has like 10x that many people

I'm pretty sure it's like 750k (metro area 4-5mil). But obviously he was exaggerating.

 

[ShawnD1]

That's a whole lot 'f retards

Is the area around detroit reasonably good?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

That's a whole lot 'f retards

Is the area around detroit reasonably good?

you decide.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $26,098 (it was $29,526 in 2000)
Detroit: $26,098
Michigan: $45,255

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $67,000 (it was $62,800 in 2000)
Detroit: $67,000
Michigan: $132,200

Races in Detroit:
Black alone - 689,965 (75.7&#37
White alone - 120,891 (13.3%)
Hispanic - 67,361 (7.4%)
Asian alone - 15,184 (1.7%)
Two or more races - 13,548 (1.5%)
American alone - 1,831 (0.2%)
Other race alone - 2,068 (0.2%)

 

[rcpratt]

you decide.

He was asking about the suburbs?

But yes, there are obviously many incredibly wealthy suburbs. Northville/Novi, Bloomfield Hills, and Rochester areas are some of the nicest. Troy has one of the nicest malls in the country. Royal Oak is a fantastic area for young professionals.

 

[ShawnD1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_Township,_Michigan

The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.26. The median household price was $239,900 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 American Community Survey estimates.[6]
The median age was 33 years.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the township was $82,669, and the median income for a family was $95,267.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Charter_Township,_Michigan#Demographics

The median income for a household in the township was $50,067, and the median income for a family was $61,497.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dearborn,_Michigan#Demographics

The median income for a household in the city was $44,560, and the median income for a family was $53,060.

Doesn't sound too bad, really.

 

[boomerang]

That's a whole lot 'f retards

Is the area around detroit reasonably good?

Yes, it's just fine. Our homes aren't worth anything. Restaurants are packed on weekends. There's still rush hour in the morning and in the afternoon.

Detroit is a hell hole. The misery has spread to the surrounding communities where they abut the city. You get outside of that area and the further out you go the better it gets. Then you hit Flint...which, is basically the same scenario.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Yes, it's just fine. Our homes aren't worth anything. Restaurants are packed on weekends. There's still rush hour in the morning and in the afternoon.

Detroit is a hell hole. The misery has spread to the surrounding communities where they abut the city. You get outside of that area and the further out you go the better it gets. Then you hit Flint...which, is basically the same scenario.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $27,049 (it was $28,015 in 2000)
Flint: $27,049
Michigan: $45,255

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,996

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $56,200 (it was $49,100 in 2000)
Flint: $56,200
Michigan: $132,200

Races in Flint, MI:
Black alone - 55,298 (49.6&#37
White alone - 46,788 (42.0%)
Hispanic - 4,178 (3.7%)
Two or more races - 3,290 (3.0%)
American alone - 814 (0.7%)
Asian alone - 795 (0.7%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 199 (0.2%)
Other race alone - 123 (0.1%)

 

[Squisher]

This what happens when you cloak yourself in the victims mentality, when you glorify a counter culture where lawlessness and a lack education is considered preferable.

I understand the notion of circling the wagons when a group feels that those outside of their inner circle have no concern over their well being, but at some time the leaders of the group must realize that the best thing for the group is to assimilate into the notions of the greater society which promote striving for excellence and following the laws of the land. However, the leaders of Detroit have been nothing but corrupt and have been feeding on those they are supposed to be representing all the while maintaining their leadership by accusing those outside of Detroit for causing its demise.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aktLRiWXfqg

 

[ShawnD1]

However, the leaders of Detroit have been nothing but corrupt and have been feeding on those they are supposed to be representing all the while maintaining their leadership by accusing those outside of Detroit for causing its demise.

It might reverse if people would stop being pussies and finally support the idea of a police state. If every shitbag were on death row, wealthy people would feel safe in the city and would not be inclined to move away just for the sake of raising a family.

 

[Blackjack200]

This what happens when you cloak yourself in the victims mentality, when you glorify a counter culture where lawlessness and a lack education is considered preferable.

I understand the notion of circling the wagons when a group feels that those outside of their inner circle have no concern over their well being, but at some time the leaders of the group must realize that the best thing for the group is to assimilate into the notions of the greater society which promote striving for excellence and following the laws of the land. However, the leaders of Detroit have been nothing but corrupt and have been feeding on those they are supposed to be representing all the while maintaining their leadership by accusing those outside of Detroit for causing its demise.

Those are symptoms not causes. The collapse of the American auto industry is the cause.

 

[bobdole369]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_Township,_Michigan



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Charter_Township,_Michigan#Demographics



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dearborn,_Michigan#Demographics


Doesn't sound too bad, really.

America's Wang beats it handily. Here is 3 randomly chosen communities in the tri-county area:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boca_Raton,_Florida#Demographics

According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $67,531, and the median income for a family was $92,057.[18] Males had a median income of $52,287 versus $33,347 for females. The per capita income for the city was $45,628.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston,_Florida#Demographics

The racial makeup of the city is 87.83% White (61.8% being Non-Hispanic White,)[13] 3.72% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.93% from other races and 2.23% from two or more races. 30.19% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to a 2008 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $95,454 and the median income for a family is $105,265.[14] Males have a median income of $63,135 versus $38,119 for females. The per capita income for the city is $42,258.[15] 2.3% of the population and is below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.[16]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aventura,_Florida#Demographics

The median income for a household in the city was $44,526, and the median income for a family was $59,507. Males had a median income of $50,791 versus $37,682 for females. The per capita income for the city was $41,092. About 5.6% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.


Now stay the hell out of my state.

They should hire a team of bulldozers and starting at 8 mile/Telegraph, move southeast, lower the blade until they reach the river. Nothing good has ever come out of that place it should just return to farmland.

 

[Fritzo]

I go to Tiger Stadium about once or twice a year. There are small "upscale" areas in Detroit, the rest literally looks like Gotham City. It's a testimonial of what happens when things like race and bribes are used to elect officials instead of merits.

Here's a big reason Detroit looks the way it does:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwame_Kilpatrick