Nuff said?
So do I. While the economy in Michigan is nothing to write home about - it was much much worse in the 1980s. We actually are having growth - although very small (.2% last year) But small growth is better than recession.
We think it's terrible that the unemployment rate in Michigan is 6.7%. Back in the 80s it was 12-13% and people were leaving Michigan like rats deserting a sinking ship. Remember the bumperstickers?: "Last One to Leave Michigan - Turn Out The Lights". I do.
Most people have very short memories.
The Michigan unemployment rate went to 6.9% in May, but is still represents an improvement of .3% over the past year.