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Anyone else see a problem with this?

I pay. You pay. We ALL pay. Good or Bad?

I've commented before on the intellectual horse power of you, my faithful readers. Now I'd like to challenge your opinions in an attempt to 1)Learn something myself from you and 2) open constructive dialog on an important topic that I feel we as 20 and 30 somethings really need to understand.

The question is simple. Is single-payer healthcare good for our great country or not? (check the poll to the right)

I haven't seen the movie Sicko yet, but I will just to understand what Michael Moore is spinning on the subject. Please understand that it's also our obligation to understand the opposing argument then make our decision based on those opinions, facts and personal beliefs.

Here's a link to an article in the Toledo City Paper, a free publication we get down here in T-Town similar to Real Detroit and MetroTimes.

I am anxious to read your thoughts.

Buick wins

Buick has started the slow process of turning perception back toward what is and most likely always has been real. That reality, I believe, is that US-made cars are not truly that different in regard to dependability and quality than foreign made rigs. The problem is that owners of foreign cars have, for years, yelled louder about the quality of their Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Perhaps, they've been making excuses or defending their automobile selection.

Doesn't really matter.

Point is, more people yell about the superior quality of foreign made cars. People listen and then. . .don't get me started again about how stupid the American public can be. Sheeple just start following along without a clue. Next thing you know Detroit's industry is non-existent. OK, I know the fall of the auto industry in this country is more complicated than that but perception is a huge factor in our buying patterns. No?

So, in case you've been under a rock today or you just don't care that much about the auto industry I'll fill you in. J.D. Power has released their rankings for all types of car related categories and Buick has tied Lexus(Toyota) in the Dependability Study. Keep in mind Lexus has owned this honor alone for the past 11 years.

Nice job Buick!! U.S.A. OK!

[read story from Autoblog here]

Attention Entrepreneurs

The freep is reporting that there is a cocaine shortage in The D. The market should be right for making money. The shortage is driving up prices and perhaps competition is lower as well. Any entrepreneur's dream market, Cha-Ching! Now all I need to do is lose my ethics, morals and find a sense of adventure (to jail or hell).

Although there was no way to strictly quantify the reports of the cocaine shortage, Walters' office said the average price of a kilogram of cocaine in Detroit was between $18,500 and $24,000 in the last three months of 2006 and has continued to rise substantially since then, by as much as 70%...

70%!!! A business with that type of growth may get you hired as the next Cerberus owned Corp's CEO.

Asked about the effect on crime a shortage and rising prices can have, [director of National Drug Control Policy for the Bush administration, John P.] Walters said that generally there is less violence when the drug market contracts and that if people can’t get cocaine, they are more likely to seek help for their addiction. The vast majority of drug-related violence, he said, is traced to people under the influence – and a shortage can mean fewer people using the drug.

Well good, as long as Bush's administration says it. Must be true.

Don't laugh. This could happen to you...

Enjoy. I'm biting another very entertaining video posted by Alwyn Cosgrove, but I knew TJ would enjoy this video too much to not post it.

Detroit - Best Sports City, 2007

It's about time we're recognized for what we really are, a fantastic sports city. Sporting News has released it's Mighty 99 and The D tops the list for 2007.

The ranking is based on regular-season won-lost records (from the most recently completed season); playoff berths, bowl appearances and tournament bids; championships; applicable power ratings; quality of competition; overall fan fervor as measured in part by attendance as percentage of venue capacity; abundance of quality teams; stadium and arena quality; ticket availability and prices; franchise ownership; and marquee appeal of athletes.

Hip-Hop Mayor is quoted in response to the SN honor, but we all know he'd rather be giving chest-bumps and ass-slaps to Bron Bron in Cleveland. That's right I'm still upset by the way Detroit's mayor fell over himself to get next to King James during the playoffs.

DETROIT IS THE GREATEST SPORTS CITY! Just ask us.