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Michigan might be shutting down.

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t-roy
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On the start of the new fiscal year, Michigan might shut down. I don't know all of the details exactly, but the government is all split up between the dems and reps and they are all voting down each other, resulting in the state coming up short something like 1.2 billion dollars in the budget. So if the state shuts down then all state functions will be stopped, such as the state police, liquor sales and other stuff. Anyone else heard about this or know anything more? I want to know if I should start stocking up on liquor.
Sep 28 2007 4:59PM
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Shadows
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if thats true, why would you stock up on liquor. you can just steal it when the state shuts it down.
Sep 28 2007 5:02PM
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Sufferboy
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yea i mentioned that yesterday and got called stupid, but yea it suxs, i live in Michigan and i would hate to leave it, its so nice here
Sep 28 2007 5:04PM
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skiierwoman
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Haha, I love how you're talking about something as serious as your state shutting down, and you're worried about the beer. So sick.
Sep 28 2007 5:05PM
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TerminatorX
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i don't understand how a state can shut down. has it ever happened to any other state.
Sep 28 2007 5:11PM
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Sufferboy
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GOVENER JENNY GRANHOLME IS GAY
Sep 28 2007 5:12PM
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t-roy
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it happened in pennsylvania once and i'm not sure what happened. i guess it is a sure thing that all secretary of state offices will be closing and certain health care programs/services might stop, and a friend heard that a bunch of preschools in his hometown are closing down. these are gonna happen for sure for 5-30 days or something. i think that state police might not be getting the temporary boot though. that would be sick though, highway driving would be intense.
Sep 28 2007 5:15PM
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Sufferboy
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ahahahhahahaha, yea it would, in Manistee,MI

where i go to school they have the most cop to person ratio in the US.

but it would suck cuz i bet we wouldnt get gas r ne thing
Sep 28 2007 5:17PM
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t-roy
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i'm at ferris state in big rapids, not too far away
Sep 28 2007 5:19PM
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Sufferboy
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My sister goes to school there.
Sep 28 2007 5:23PM
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t-roy
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what program is she in?
Sep 28 2007 5:25PM
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Sufferboy
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music bussiness management
Sep 28 2007 5:25PM
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derbski
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my family has a cabin in the UP, and if this happens, I am going up there to just get drunk and high out of my mind, no cops. Actually they would probably have the national gaurd or something step in.
Sep 28 2007 6:46PM
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Campeador
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I have a feeling this is going to become more common in the future when there is not enough money to support all the ridiculous government worker pensions and benefits. There simply isn't enough money to keep up this charade that is the United States bureaucracies.
Sep 28 2007 6:57PM
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doublexl
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thats because you are stupid.
Sep 28 2007 7:01PM
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derbski
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holy shit, read this, this is crazy
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070928/NEWS06/70928070/1001/NEWS

look at all of the things being cut, I could go up there and gamble right now
Sep 28 2007 7:03PM
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t-roy
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it is so sad that michigan has one of the worst economies in the country. it is a really sweet place.
Sep 28 2007 7:04PM
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pbandj
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you can thank detroit
Sep 28 2007 7:24PM
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Dan.
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Wow thats preposterous
Sep 28 2007 7:36PM
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t-roy
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and the motor industry in general in the state
Sep 28 2007 8:05PM
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Sufferboy
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dude dont be an ass, im not beiing mean to u am i?
Sep 28 2007 9:28PM
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zylstra
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dude trey michigan government could very possibly shut down, doesn't mean the state will go in to absolute termoil. maybe.
Sep 28 2007 10:26PM
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sktrkdo7
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anarchy will descend on michigan and all hell will brake loose
Sep 28 2007 11:18PM
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eastcoastsoloMAN
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ha yeah thas it, but with some slaves added in
Sep 28 2007 11:31PM
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Ninth
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Sep 28 2007 11:34PM
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TerminatorX
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no, detroit probably brings in more money than any other city in michigan.
Sep 28 2007 11:58PM
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freeridinskier
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Michigan would be a wonderful place to live if it weren't for the south east corner of the state (detroit and flint.) Most everyone down there believes that they are entitled to all the governement handouts. The democratic party actually goes to the inner city and loads all the poor folk up on buses and gives them cigarettes to go vote. Ever wonder why we have a communist, socialist bitch from Canada running the state? Grandstand studied communism extensively in college at Biserkly. The rest of the state is pretty conservative, but the southeastern part of it is fucked. I think we should just dig a channel around detroit and flint and annex them to Canada, we all would be happier.

I know people that worked for GM and are in a program called jobs bank. there are thousands in these programs. One of my parents neighbors actually is. He was layed off about 7 years ago. Since then he has received 95% of his annual salary, full health benefits, and was allowed to go back to college on GM's pocket book to get a degree in whatever he please, not even required to studyu something that he could bring back to GM. Oh one catch to this full ride program, a couple hours a week, helping in the community. So besides that he just golfs and bitches about GM, and that he isnt making enough money. Just think about that shit, ever wonder why american automakers cant compete on the global market? Its this entitlement bullshit that has driven me far from the state to Montana, and my folks will soon follow.

I could tell you all tons of stories about how michigan government has made it impossible for companies to do business in the state. and they all wonder why we are up to our asses in debt. Its pretty screwed up, rant done.
Sep 29 2007 1:07AM
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t-roy
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the upper peninsula of michigan is one of the nicest places ever to live. i lived there for 18 years and will definitly retire there.
Sep 29 2007 1:56AM
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pbandj
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looks like umass
Sep 29 2007 1:52PM
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t-roy
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i think today is they day we should find out what's going on.
Oct 1 2007 1:21AM
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jacqui-la-fripui
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the sun didnt rise for like 5 days and all the rivers stopped flowing and peoples cars wouldnt start and toilets flowed backwards.

Oct 1 2007 1:31AM
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rudeboy_87
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haha holy shit that made me laugh...
Oct 1 2007 3:34AM
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currentwestman
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the only enjoyment i get from michigan is watching their beloved college football team this year
Oct 1 2007 10:09AM
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Mezmerize19
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as of michigan.gov

AGREEMENT IS REACHED

State legislators have reached a comprehensive budget agreement to end a government shutdown. State government will be open for business on Monday, October 1 and all state employees should report for your next scheduled shift.

The budget agreement includes reforms and new revenues that will fund the vital work of state government and help Michigan avoid the types of structural budget issues that have contributed to recent financial problems.

The notice of temporary layoff you received on Friday, September 28, 2007 is no longer in effect. Again, all state employees are expected to report for work at the beginning of your regularly scheduled shift on Monday, October 1, 2007.

More information on the details of the agreement will be provided via your department director and supervisors.

Thank you for your patience and commitment throughout this difficult process.


Oct 1 2007 10:32AM
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Itsbackfliptime
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damn, I was really hoping for this to go on long enough that they would shut down the universities.
Oct 1 2007 2:01PM
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whattheshit
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i heard they gonna turn it into a full fledged hazardous waste dump since already sort of is.
Oct 1 2007 2:47PM
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t-roy
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michigan is a hazardous waste dump?
except for a few cities, michigan is probly one of the best states in the country.
Oct 1 2007 3:04PM
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GatoGordo
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talk about a last minute decision.
Oct 1 2007 3:04PM
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FUUUCK
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did i not get the memo?

how can you just shut down a state???
Oct 1 2007 3:06PM
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HeathR
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good old umass. doesent seem quite the same anymore.
Oct 1 2007 7:13PM
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GatoGordo
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it also needs a lot of money for cops, and could use a lot more.
Oct 1 2007 8:16PM
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davar6
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never heard of a state shutting down
Oct 1 2007 8:20PM
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jacqui-la-fripui
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hahahahaha!
Oct 1 2007 11:48PM
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Stainr
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lololol thats funny shit but it only happned for like 4 hours
Oct 2 2007 1:18AM
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STACKS
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its a girl
Oct 2 2007 12:53PM
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