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SwampG8r

(10,287 posts) Sun Feb 26, 2012, 03:36 AM Feb 2012

state by state speak your mind about...michigan [View all]

i have seen michigan across a lake
its a place that resonates with a lot of americans who havent been
detroit flint cadillac saginaw these towns changed america more than once
the american car experience is almost the word "michigan"
but that isnt all the first soft drink vernors is a michigan invention
dominoes and little ceaser were both founded there
christmas tree? yup theres michigan again supplying american again
and yet this great place
this linchpin of america
has been left a dowager
this great builder of our nation deserves our respect

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state by state speak your mind about...michigan [View all] SwampG8r Feb 2012 OP

Amen...Michigan my Michigan - Water Winter Wonderland. 1620rock Feb 2012 #1

they're getting screwed by the gov, right? Aren't they the ones getting their towns sold off? roguevalley Feb 2012 #2

Charlotte - home of cable public access icon Ernie Culp Morning Dew Feb 2012 #3

Home. MrScorpio Feb 2012 #4

wish again, Michigan hfojvt Feb 2012 #5

I'm a Buckeye, so mi sucks. I can't even say the name of the state without barfing The Straight Story Feb 2012 #6

You Buckeyes are SO totally jealous! FrodosPet Feb 2012 #8

Silly Ohio Browneye, Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #10

They shaped it like a giant mitten for some reason limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #7

Don't forget Kellogg's ... and The Arsenal Of Democracy Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #9

The Michigan Mad Man - EJ Potter! Mopar151 Feb 2012 #11

Lived in a small town on the banks of the St. Clair River (Hi Canada!). Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #12

lol Fun read! JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #14

Loved this! nt blaze Feb 2012 #16

Just say "Porcupine Mountains" and Michigan is a winner!!! Scuba Feb 2012 #13

To me, best known Michigander--Michael Moore. nt raccoon Feb 2012 #15

OMG It's Michigan's turn! JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #17

Lovely! (nt) Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #22

Awesome pics! FrodosPet Feb 2012 #24

Go Blue * jsmirman Feb 2012 #18

Michigan, the only state that you can use your hand to point out where you are- notadmblnd Feb 2012 #19

My home state kicks ass when it comes to music. sarcasmo Feb 2012 #20

Nine outa Ten ain't bad....Ted Nugent? jdadd Feb 2012 #21

Every state has those kinds of people! UrbScotty Feb 2012 #23

the Michigan Women's Music Festival! roody Feb 2012 #25