Comments on: Pledging Allegiance to Michigan http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/ A look at the reasons why young adults are or are not staying in Michigan Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:30:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Chas. http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Chas. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:22:40 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-312 I feel as though Generation Y should stay and rebuild Michigan , this would give this generation a sense of stability and staying power. Because leaving Michigan is like giving up the fight, we must all learn to fight the good fight of faith . This is the state that you were born in and live in ,so you know what this state needs to survive, grow, and thrive to succeed in its rebirth. There is power in the purpose of a solution to a problem. Generation Y should not sell itself short by not believing they have nothing to offer as far as idea’s, they have a newness and freshness that they bring to the table. I have a favorite quote I’d like to leave on. “ Think out of the box that the problem was created in to find the solution” Albert Einstein Generation Y you look at the problems with clear eyes,new visions, new dreams and new answers. I feel as though Generation Y should stay and rebuild Michigan , this would give this generation a sense of stability and staying power. Because leaving Michigan is like giving up the fight, we must all learn to fight the good fight of faith . This is the state that you were born in and live in ,so you know what this state needs to survive, grow, and thrive to succeed in its rebirth. There is power in the purpose of a solution to a problem. Generation Y should not sell itself short by not believing they have nothing to offer as far as idea’s, they have a newness and freshness that they bring to the table. I have a favorite quote I’d like to leave on. “ Think out of the box that the problem was created in to find the solution” Albert Einstein Generation Y you look at the problems with clear eyes,new visions, new dreams and new answers.

]]> By: Chas. http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Chas. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:22:40 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-133 I feel as though Generation Y should stay and rebuild Michigan , this would give this generation a sense of stability and staying power. Because leaving Michigan is like giving up the fight, we must all learn to fight the good fight of faith . This is the state that you were born in and live in ,so you know what this state needs to survive, grow, and thrive to succeed in its rebirth. There is power in the purpose of a solution to a problem. Generation Y should not sell itself short by not believing they have nothing to offer as far as idea’s, they have a newness and freshness that they bring to the table. I have a favorite quote I’d like to leave on. “ Think out of the box that the problem was created in to find the solution” Albert Einstein Generation Y you look at the problems with clear eyes,new visions, new dreams and new answers. I feel as though Generation Y should stay and rebuild Michigan , this would give this generation a sense of stability and staying power. Because leaving Michigan is like giving up the fight, we must all learn to fight the good fight of faith . This is the state that you were born in and live in ,so you know what this state needs to survive, grow, and thrive to succeed in its rebirth. There is power in the purpose of a solution to a problem. Generation Y should not sell itself short by not believing they have nothing to offer as far as idea’s, they have a newness and freshness that they bring to the table. I have a favorite quote I’d like to leave on. “ Think out of the box that the problem was created in to find the solution” Albert Einstein Generation Y you look at the problems with clear eyes,new visions, new dreams and new answers.

]]> By: Michael http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Michael Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:26 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-91 I am not looking to change every city to be San Francisco, that is why I moved. I never said that San Francisco is the model for for all U.S. cities but rather a good example of a place that has things that young professionals find attractive in a city, after all it it the number one place that young people are moving to. If you think people from San Francisco are snobs you should spend some time with people from LA. Much worse. I have met a lot of people who are snobs about Seattle also, where a lot of young people live also. In all honesty I would rather live in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Portland or Seattle over any city in Michigan and that is just the west alone. There are many things about the city that I don't like about SF, the high cost about living there, the hipsters, it is dirty, the amount of tourists taking pictures of nothing, traffic and the amazing amounts of homeless people. Not the best place in my mind but much better than any city in Michigan. You do realize that there has to be a reason that young people are leaving Michigan at a record pace right? I am not looking to change every city to be San Francisco, that is why I moved. I never said that San Francisco is the model for for all U.S. cities but rather a good example of a place that has things that young professionals find attractive in a city, after all it it the number one place that young people are moving to. If you think people from San Francisco are snobs you should spend some time with people from LA. Much worse. I have met a lot of people who are snobs about Seattle also, where a lot of young people live also. In all honesty I would rather live in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Portland or Seattle over any city in Michigan and that is just the west alone. There are many things about the city that I don't like about SF, the high cost about living there, the hipsters, it is dirty, the amount of tourists taking pictures of nothing, traffic and the amazing amounts of homeless people. Not the best place in my mind but much better than any city in Michigan. You do realize that there has to be a reason that young people are leaving Michigan at a record pace right?

]]> By: matt http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-90 matt Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:11:41 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-90 I just found this site I am very impressed. I think it's very positive and full of exciting ideas for entrepreneurs. Michigan will make it through the tough times so don't give up hope. <br><br>I'm a very lucky individual. I live in different states every three months and get a good feel of the various lifestyles and cultures across the US. One thing that I have noticed about most of the western states is that people really dislike California. The post you just made is a picture perfect example of why so many people hate people from California. Why do Californians feel the urge to change every city in the country to look and feel like San Fransisco? Is everyone else from San Fransisco an egotistical snob such as yourself? If you like San Fransisco then that's fine. If people want to live in SF or California then they will move there. That's what makes a place unique and desirable. If every city looked like SF then the real SF would become generic and boring and then where would all the hipsters move to?<br><br>Leave California in California.<br><br>Not a fan of Busch light and hunting? That's one of the reasons I go back to Michigan to visit. Deer camp, bush light, euchre and friends. Pure Michigan LOL. I just found this site I am very impressed. I think it's very positive and full of exciting ideas for entrepreneurs. Michigan will make it through the tough times so don't give up hope.

I'm a very lucky individual. I live in different states every three months and get a good feel of the various lifestyles and cultures across the US. One thing that I have noticed about most of the western states is that people really dislike California. The post you just made is a picture perfect example of why so many people hate people from California. Why do Californians feel the urge to change every city in the country to look and feel like San Fransisco? Is everyone else from San Fransisco an egotistical snob such as yourself? If you like San Fransisco then that's fine. If people want to live in SF or California then they will move there. That's what makes a place unique and desirable. If every city looked like SF then the real SF would become generic and boring and then where would all the hipsters move to?

Leave California in California.

Not a fan of Busch light and hunting? That's one of the reasons I go back to Michigan to visit. Deer camp, bush light, euchre and friends. Pure Michigan LOL.

]]> By: Stirring Up Movement on Facebook | Generation Y Michigan http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Stirring Up Movement on Facebook | Generation Y Michigan Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:34:25 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-79 [...] story “Pledging Allegiance to Michigan” inspired Grand Rapids resident Kevin Buist to start a Facebook group called “Michigan [...] [...] story “Pledging Allegiance to Michigan” inspired Grand Rapids resident Kevin Buist to start a Facebook group called “Michigan [...]

]]> By: Michael http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Michael Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:01:30 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-82 It would be nice if more people had the attitude of Chris and Katie but the fact is that other areas of the country have already worked to continually transform themselves to be attractive to young people and consequently have millions of more things to offer that Michigan doesn't. I have been living in San Francisco for the past three years, having grown up in Michigan it is amazing how much better my quality of life is and it seems insurmountable to transform Detroit to even a tenth of what places like Northern California have to offer. Not only do other cities in America offer more as far as environment but also has people with more progressive minds, people who are open minded and much more worldly thinkers as well as a much more diverse population. I am not a fan of Busch Light and hunting. It would be nice if more people had the attitude of Chris and Katie but the fact is that other areas of the country have already worked to continually transform themselves to be attractive to young people and consequently have millions of more things to offer that Michigan doesn't. I have been living in San Francisco for the past three years, having grown up in Michigan it is amazing how much better my quality of life is and it seems insurmountable to transform Detroit to even a tenth of what places like Northern California have to offer. Not only do other cities in America offer more as far as environment but also has people with more progressive minds, people who are open minded and much more worldly thinkers as well as a much more diverse population. I am not a fan of Busch Light and hunting.

]]> By: Michael http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Michael Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:01:30 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-75 It would be nice if more people had the attitude of Chris and Katie but the fact is that other areas of the country have already worked to continually transform themselves to be attractive to young people and consequently have millions of more things to offer that Michigan doesn't. I have been living in San Francisco for the past three years, having grown up in Michigan it is amazing how much better my quality of life is and it seems insurmountable to transform Detroit to even a tenth of what places like Northern California have to offer. Not only do other cities in America offer more as far as environment but also has people with more progressive minds, people who are open minded and much more worldly thinkers as well as a much more diverse population. I am not a fan of Busch Light and hunting. It would be nice if more people had the attitude of Chris and Katie but the fact is that other areas of the country have already worked to continually transform themselves to be attractive to young people and consequently have millions of more things to offer that Michigan doesn't. I have been living in San Francisco for the past three years, having grown up in Michigan it is amazing how much better my quality of life is and it seems insurmountable to transform Detroit to even a tenth of what places like Northern California have to offer. Not only do other cities in America offer more as far as environment but also has people with more progressive minds, people who are open minded and much more worldly thinkers as well as a much more diverse population. I am not a fan of Busch Light and hunting.

]]> By: Matt http://generationymichigan.org/2009/11/16/pledging-allegiance-to-michigan/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Matt Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:14 +0000 http://generationymichigan.org/?p=635#comment-72 "Michigan sucks..." IF ONLY every wilting hot-house flower who hated snow COULD leave Michigan! (The stuff of daydreams, I know.) It would make winter a lot pleasanter for the rest of us, and would certainly open many more opportunities for those like me who hope to stay (or those who wish they could come back -- and it sounds like there are plenty of those). “Michigan sucks…” IF ONLY every wilting hot-house flower who hated snow COULD leave Michigan! (The stuff of daydreams, I know.) It would make winter a lot pleasanter for the rest of us, and would certainly open many more opportunities for those like me who hope to stay (or those who wish they could come back — and it sounds like there are plenty of those).

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