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Originally Posted by OldJeff
History, it's not for everyone
Since the late 1960s through the end of the 20th century, Flint has suffered from disinvestment, deindustrialization, depopulation and urban decay, as well as high rates of crime, unemployment and poverty. Initially, this took the form of "white flight" that afflicted many urban industrialized American towns and cities. Given Flint's role in the automotive industry, this decline was exacerbated by the 1973 oil crisis and the U.S. auto industry's subsequent loss of market share to imports.
The 80's were just the final nail in the coffin, no matter how much Asshat Moore tries to rewrite history
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Well, I disagree with a lot of what you said and the way things happened, especially in regards to the time periods you are refering to. Flint was extremely prosperous for middle class working families right up until the early to mid 80's. Regardless of anyone's take on Micheal Moore and his political views, one working parent could easily feed a large family and put a decent roof over their head, and not live in fear of not being able to pay the bills. There was still money left over for entertainment and everybody who worked in the shops had health care packages including dental and vision.
Then came the 80's and the layoffs. Its was pretty much adapt or die then. Factories were closed and bulldozed. People either found something else to do or they moved. Most of which was the later.
All of the things you mentioned did not happen until then.