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To: shrinkermd
“The chief criteria used in the selection were: housing affordability, cost of living index and best cultural, arts and sports.”

I wonder why Detroit isn’t on the list?

You can buy most any house there for the price of a used car. They have a hockey team and isn’t Rap an art form?/sarc.

43 posted on 11/10/2007 5:34:19 PM PST by Beagle8U (FreeRepublic -- One stop shopping ....... Its the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: Beagle8U
I wonder why Detroit isn’t on the list?

Because the only people that live in Detroit don't pay for anything, they are all dependent on the government. Those that can afford to live there move out.

92 posted on 11/10/2007 6:27:20 PM PST by Total Package (TOLEDO, OHIO THE MRSA INFECTION IN THE STATE)
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To: Beagle8U
I wonder why Detroit isn’t on the list?

Sarcasm noted. There are many reasons it's attractive to move there, but one overwhelming reason not to -- no jobs. You can get a big house on a big lot in Detroit for what it costs to get a railroad apartment in NYC. The only thing missing is the job so you can pay for it. Cheap houses -- even well-built nice ones -- aren't much of a draw if you have a moribund (I love that word) local economy.

150 posted on 11/10/2007 8:01:52 PM PST by ReignOfError
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