[Jacquerie]

Michigan, Detroit and I understand Philly and Cleveland are all in their third decade of steep decline.

All are demonstrative of democrat/union/statist policies in action. Civilization is fragile. These cities and states show that like 5th century Europe, civilization can retreat in the modern era as well.

[GOPsterinMA]

Thank you both for your points. Looking forward and looking at past history can help clarify things going on now.