The First 15 States That Will Collapse soon. Move Out NOW!

[@MarciLinscott]

If we don't come together as the USA, we are all screwed. Period

[@raydemarco427]

Best comment on here so far

[@thesjkexperience]

Even though the life cycle of empires is very well known, the criminals that pretend to govern, will never learn due to WETIKO greed. The new guy can’t fix it. He couldn’t even build a wall which is simple compared to the mess we are in.

[@clintonlunn4357]

...we are all screwed. Period.

[@fritty9927]

The chance of this country getting together is nil.

[@CarlJohnson-uk4fe]

They won't listen to good logic like that,some people hate progress.

[@csm92459]

Any state that depends on the federal government to balance the state budget needs to be on this list.

[@scottlemiere2024]

So that would be every Republican controlled state except Texas and Alaska, and the whole midwest, including Minnesota.

[@Spirited-y1q]

And if you're independent of the government then become a country. Spare the United States. Good grief!

[@ronvogt]

@@scottlemiere2024 Nope

[@whitmeister1190]

Yep….all those red states

[@farnorth2439]

Yep. Your wrong as usual. Explains why blue voters are as ignorant as they come​@whitmeister1190

[@ajludwig]

Homelessness is country wide…no state is immune. 😢

[@Clintsessentials]

Yep!

[@strictlyconservative8777]

The democrat states have the highest crime, the highest drug problems and the highest homelessness. It's just a fact! All failed cities and states made possible by failed policies.

[@MemeTwentythree]

Especially Vermont!

[@conradsutton1456]

Colorado is so sad. While families sleeping in tents.

[@ajludwig]

@ it will worsen with Drumpf, he only cares about his billionaire donors and they are so desperate to not pay taxes, that we will pay their supposedly fair share, while they pay a few thousand. 😡Add the deportation which would remove able body workers who in turn pay over a billion into our economy as well as contribute to our social security WHICH they will never be able to collect because they are illegals here in OUR ALREADY GREAT AMERICA which the evil convicted SEXUAL FELON does not know because he does not know how to run nor govern or know the functions and laws of this country. Disgusting piece of garbage and pure evil person he is. He is about grifting, thieving, lying and spreading hatred and misinformation. Many innocent people will become homeless.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

The ironic thing about Boeing corporate offices leaving Chicago Illinois is that they left Seattle because of high taxes, moved to Chicago for tax breaks, and when those ran out, they moved cities again.

[@beckybecky9643]

nobody is shocked that the big corporations are gonna try to go to wherever they can make the most money without having to put it back into the community

[@thesjkexperience]

Wow, imagine a corporation having no soul or morals 😂😂😂.

[@bettyharrison9537]

That happened back east in the 70s. The steel industry left the Great Lakes and looked for cheaper labor. It lasted such a short time, they probably never recovered their investment. But an impoverished world was waiting. They called it “globalization” to clean it up, but we suffered while they got richer. This is the same set up. RESIST!

[@bettyharrison9537]

@@beckybecky9643 We’ve been there, done that. It only makes billionaires into gazzillionaires. And unemploys Americans.

[@runeodin7237]

Sounds like pretty standard corporate greed.

[@libbysmithstudio]

I'm a native Floridian. Getting out as fast as possible. Too expensive. Can't keep homeowners insurance (and if fema is discontinued, it's in huge trouble), high property tax, high crime rate, really angry people.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

I totally agree..between sinkholes and coastline shrinking and hurricanes I would not live there now..as it is I’m in Washington number 15 😂

[@lennardreloza9854]

California is worse!😡😥

[@stone.durfey5862]

Umm there is no place to go.

[@jamesnabors3643]

That means you live in a blue county, full of useful idiots who vote for those things.

[@ericapoe]

I have friends down in Florida Boca WPB area and they love it which is confusing. They want me to move down there but I refuse.

[@Susan-id5xj]

Let's see! I ain't leaving Ohio no matter what. I work from home, the taxes are low, own my car, and will have my house paid off in a few years. My life is good.

[@isaimedel8152]

Good for you. Sounds good to me. Living the American dream

[@loisfromohio3109]

Ohio is a great place to live

[@gearedbeard1566]

Ohio is doing a lot better than other states. We don't have natural disasters, insurance rates are lower, crime rate has been decreasing, high academic test scores,and the best health care.

[@maggiesfarm7970]

Same here in Idaho. My house is paid off. My car is paid off. Taxes are tolerable, and it's a beautiful place. Not leaving!

[@polypolar715]

Ohio wasn’t on the list

[@sammitorn5326]

If Wall Street didn’t own most of the houses there wouldn’t be this giant housing problem. More empty houses in this country than we have unhoused people.

[@rapid13]

“Wall Street” doesn’t own _most_ of the houses, and the houses private investors do own aren’t the cause of the housing problem. Local zoning laws and NIMBY or BANANA leadership is.

[@Rommie26]

@@rapid13let’s not forget the millions of illegal immigrants

[@rapid13]

@@Rommie26 You’ll have to explain that. I have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@GeraldM_inNC]

There needs to be a law forcing investment firms to divest themselves of all their resident property within six months.

[@nunyabidness3075]

@@rapid13Is Seattle not a sanctuary city?

[@kaijessen3654]

You have no idea how hopeless Hawaii is. It should definitely be at the top of this list.

[@kimberlyannwalbridge7658]

So broken about Hawaii though 😭💔🙏💖

[@GlobalDiscoveryDocumentary]

This is such a thought-provoking topic! It’s concerning to think about states facing collapse, but it also highlights the need for better planning, leadership, and infrastructure to address these challenges. Hoping for solutions that can prevent such outcomes and improve the quality of life for everyone!

[@jessicasanchez5765]

Then, you have to factor in BRICS and de-dollarization.

[@annscott900]

Absolutely agree. Local Politics is Critical & yet many of us don’t even participate. But I hope we do from here on out. Infrastructure, freeways especially can ruin a town if not proper routed.

[@athleticguy15]

None of these states is going to collapse. This video was nothing more than pure, unadulterated word salad.

[@vsedai]

Don't come, but Washington state is one of the few states that could support it self without the Feds. Nowhere near collapse

[@SuryanshSingh-qf3tz]

You're right ​@@annscott900

[@kellyname5733]

I remember growing up (1965-1980) and hearing that New Jersey was a coveted place to live and mostly only rich folks lived there. Basically the entire USA is going down, with a few spots doing well.

[@specialk2514]

I recall NJ being called the "armpit of America." 😊

[@brucelytle1144]

The best job offer that I've ever had was from GE. Deal breaker was I had to live in NJ!

[@finnsya8054]

Fact Check: New Jersey - The population of New Jersey in 2024 was 9,500,851, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This was a 1.3% increase from 2023, and the highest population ever recorded for the state. Explanation New Jersey's population has been growing consistently, with a 2.3% increase since April 2020.

[@Sinderbad]

Back in the late 1960’s, IBM opened a new facility outside of the town I grew up in and the bulk of the employees had transferred in from New Jersey. They weren’t very nice people; loud, rude and entitled. At least the guy from Canada was just visiting and didn’t have to deal with them on a regular basis.

[@AuLily1]

@@kellyname5733 , why does N.J. have so many toxic waste sites and CA so many attorneys? N.J. got first pick! 😄

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

We vacation in New Mexico and have never had a bad time. It is breathtakingly beautiful. There are pockets of great places to live and so much to do and see. It is also historically important. Northern New Mexico is peaceful and gorgeous.

[@friendly-nemesis4754]

No kidding. There are also two factors that skew the aggregate data for the state: 1. The crime stats for Albuquerque don't take into account how localized most of that crime is; yes, the South Valley area is very dangerous, but plenty of other areas are as safe and hospitable as you could want, and that includes most of the places with the best attractions, restaurants, museums, etc. 2. While there is some struggle with education overall, the fact that New Mexico has the largest percentage of people living on reservations of any state needs to be factored in; the educational standards and crime on the reservations is positively dystopian, but for those who don't belong to a designated tribe (including people who might consider moving from another state) these problems, though tragic, aren't especially relevant to their experience of the state in general.

[@debbiemills4547]

I love NM.....wish I could live there

[@adammulkey267]

I lived in NM. for a while in Alto. I loved it, great people and a very beautiful landscape. Although I was born and raised in Arkansas, I believe Arkansas is the most beautiful state to live in but I'm biased i guess.

[@landoftraps]

Woooo NM! Buy Low/Sell High. NM has a lot of potential!

[@jaynecobb1]

@@friendly-nemesis4754 Parts of they south valley are bad but there are also good neighborhoods in the valley.

[@andrewquint7962]

How about the entire USA, just like Rome 2000 years ago?

[@Hogtownboy1]

@@andrewquint7962 it just has to tax corporations at 1960 rates

[@Linda-ic1il]

LEAVE!

[@kerrynight3271]

@@Linda-ic1il YOU leave, you rude hussy.

[@DayTon-h9u]

How about not....🤡

[@BillLaBrie]

2000 years ago Rome still had 400 years before everything fell apart. So I think we’ll be ok for a while.

[@michaeltaylor9344]

West Virginian here. all i can say is "Yay! We werent # 1 on this one!" ~movin on up~

[@kimberlyannwalbridge7658]

West Virginia has some happening prosperous towns with lots of charm , Lewisburg for one , Shepherdstown,Harper's Ferry to name a few. Plus it's a beautiful state . So many don't give it a chance .

[@kimberlyannwalbridge7658]

I usually go on you tube and watch videos about the best towns in whatever state I'm looking into . I love Maryland myself . West Virginia gets a bad rep unfairly so. The state deserves better than the bad reviews it gets if people are only going to a ghost town part of it.

[@lindamitchell650]

Don’t brag, you’ll have people flowing in like a flooded river.. we used to brag about how beautiful NC is, now developers are buying up all the farmland to build on..😢

[@DaleHartley]

@@kimberlyannwalbridge7658 Harpers Ferry, but it was over run by Super mutants, Ghouls, and Scorched!?!?! LOL, hope you get the reference.

[@Judy-qi1ef]

I moved to WV to be near family from GA about 1 1/2 yrs ago. From what I’ve seen, to be talking about tax cuts now is unbelievable. The health care is atrocious in my area (rural). I’m soon 70 yrs., so I’m staying, but reluctantly.

[@nancyvickers2814]

I get a kick out of people thinking California will fail. It is the 5th largest economy in the world. California will not fail. It may eventually fall into the ocean but it wont just go away.

[@glorialoo3165]

Babylon the Great, is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of unclean and hateful bird. And I heard voice another voice from heaven, saying. Come out of her my people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Revelation 18:4-5

[@accordionchick]

@@nancyvickers2814, no…it won’t “fall” into the ocean. I grew up in L.A. and every year the scare media would start with their yearly “California is going to break and fall into the ocean”…….its still here….. now….if they had said California is going to go to hell in a band basket…..THAT i would have believed!!! And I’m glad I LEFT California 50 years ago….WASHINGTON State was sooooo beautiful, green and clean back then. Gorgeous. If you had told me that, it would look the way it is TODAY, I would have laughed at you….but here we are and it’s a sad state of affairs here too unless you live waaaay out faaar away from the cities.

[@christophercarpenter8868]

It's already failed

[@toddrader1470]

This is one of the dumbest Briggs-isms yet. News flash: high real estate prices are not the sign of a collapse, they are the sign of a bubble -- but not necessarily the peak of a bubble. Rapidly falling real estate prices would be the sign of a collapse. And taking the opinions of people in Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, (wherever else...) about what other states are about to collapse is.......not reliable. But hey, you got this comment, so you're good, right?

[@SuperChaoticus]

That's why I was shocked that Florida is not at #1. Housing prices are crashing and the supply of houses nobody will buy is through the roof. Nobody is going to buy a $300k condo when it comes with a $250k assessment for repairs tacked onto it.

[@barbarac41]

@@SuperChaoticusthe problem in Florida housing is low income families who can’t afford monthly payments on the house, including high insurance rates and high property taxes. The prices are way too high for bad quality of construction, income ratio, average income and so on. Also, a lot of illegal immigrants made state unsafe, doing all kinds of crimes. Because of majority of Spanish speakers, to find a job for non bilingual English speakers is simply impossible. I can go until on and on.

[@vmann1237]

A state facing a serious housing crisis is a huge sign of collapse

[@caco4now-mi7og]

RI is not about to collapse. The high cost of housing is in every state. I'm very comfortable and I'm far from a millionaire.

[@Wrenlinn]

Portland is NOT the only part of Oregon. Just saying.

[@adrianasoldevila630]

Agree. We live in Welches OR., it’s beautiful, quiet and great weather.

[@Middleground_Opinion]

Portland isnt the only place in Oregon….but it’s also the only place in Oregon lol. Over 50% of the entire state lives in Portland metro. The thing i always found bizarre about Oregon is the rural areas are STILL expensive. Most everywhere else the rural areas are cheaper. Not in Oregon. Also for a state that borders an ocean you’d assume it has a good seafood scene. Nope, mostly just burgers, mediocre expensive pizza, and Thai food. When i moved there i expected a seafood culture like you’d see in Maine or even Maryland. Nope.

[@gthisiseasy]

Yes. Yes it is.

[@12thDecember]

@@gthisiseasyRural areas are always more expensive because of cost of transporting goods and lack of proper infrastructure to take care of residents' needs. I live in a rural area, and when I got here 30+ years ago, had incredible sticker shock at the price of groceries. But the beauty of this area is priceless. It's a hiker's dream.

[@JamesEzell]

@@Wrenlinn but it is the most populous area of Oregon

[@deepwoodstherapy6688]

I grew up in New Mexico and currently live in Washington, both are beautiful beyond compare with nice people and great economies outside of rural areas. I was laughing when they both opened this list. One place I have lived with a shitty economy and people is Oklahoma. Definitely an oversight leaving them off the list. i will take my own experience over 3200 strangers any day.

[@Chris_at_Home]

I live in Alaska and the borough I live in had 59,000 people in 2000 and now there’s 117,000 people. The oil is doing fine along with mining and tourism. Many retirees are leaving the state but many people are still moving here. New business and commercial buildings are being built like crazy. Road construction is also big because we are behind for our population.

[@WhiteKitta]

Lucky you!....Alaska is one of the most beautiful states, and I would love to visit it one day, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cold, mountains and forest's!!! its like paradise to me!

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

Do you live in Mat-Su

[@Chris_at_Home]

@ yes, for the last 46 years. I’ve been living the dream.

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

@@Chris_at_Home I am not sure if you were answering me or the other comment. I was born a d raised in Alaska but moved away and I want to come home. I went to Wasilla High. Lived in Palmer for 20 yrs after highschool

[@nobodynowhere2128]

@@Chris_at_Home you’re so lucky you’re not in Anchorage. It’s getting rather gross

[@grene1955]

We left Seattle to retire to southern Oregon. We love it here in the Medford area. Oregon is not just Portland.

[@maryhobbs4183]

Medford is a little boring.

[@philkearny5587]

But Oregon government is completely Portland.

[@Jaxvidstar]

So much so that part of Oregon wants to join Ohio under the name of greater Ohio.

[@KyleM-1]

@@Jaxvidstar*Idaho

[@thisorthat7626]

@@KyleM-1 Correct, but Ohio as far more amusing.

[@JamesStripling]

I live in Albuquerque. I couldn't think of anywhere better. I just wish we had better government. Stupidity and corruption runs this state right now.

[@JR-cf3wh]

"I just wish we had better government" You get what you vote for or election fraud gives you.

[@rickallen1908]

If West Virginia would change some laws on health care, it would attract retirees.

[@raydemarco427]

I lived in Morgantown for about 5 years. What a beautiful small City

[@kellyname5733]

I hear W. Virginia is on the up swing...slowly. They got a ways to go as they were at the bottom.

[@sheldoniusRex]

What laws?

[@GenXfrom75]

@@sheldoniusRexthat’s what I’d like to know, as well

[@gregkocher5352]

​@@kellyname5733 I live here now. The political environment has become ignorant after this last election. I'm not leaving, but no party here has successfully enough businesses for decades.

[@mattdecker6791]

Just returned from Hawaii where the state is self-destructing. Corrupt officials, organized crime, and a complicit population have allowed illegal fireworks to turn the islands into a war zone. Drug addict zombies, horrible traffic, and an astronomical cost of living have this place heading over the edge.

[@stevew1851]

Just like the rest of America....

[@BillLaBrie]

Paradise!

[@dwjoseph59]

And all of that on an island 🏝 too, can't just drive to the next state

[@sandyoi5301]

Obviously you have No Idea how Hawai'i really is... Love the Aloha Hearts 💕 💞 and Ecological Beauty!!!

[@mattdecker6791]

@sandyoi5301 I know that five people died on New Years and three dozen went to the ICU following fireworks explosions. The nightly blasts and injuries are a national disgrace.

[@mattdecker6791]

When your 2025 fire fighting plan is waiting for it rain, you know CA has a terminal problem.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope

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[@dustup2249]

You lost me at "54 out of 3,200..." That is 1.6% in a poll that has a +/- 1% tolerance for error.

[@Lightning613]

Noticed that as well. Not statistically sound list.

[@fleonard4]

Because it's a top 15. So, if there were 3200 votes, and 50 states, then the 3200 are for ALL 50 states, and the numbers being reported are just the top 15.

[@dustup2249]

@ He specifically stated "54 out of 3,200" for Seattle. That is 1.6% of people living in Seattle polled thought it would collapse soon. I was kind not to point out that I highly doubt that he had the time or smartphone plan minutes to truthfully poll 3,200 different people in 15 states, which pencils out to 48,000 polled at say 2 minutes per polled, which equals 67 straight days of polling 24 hours a day, when he has been posting new videos every two days, which clouds this channel's existence and implies it is propaganda from China, Russia, India, Iran, Venezuela--- well, you get the picture. This is either a large corporate pollster posing as a KZbinr or it is a sovereign citizen throwing stones at America and you are one of it's employees taking the point here.

[@fritty9927]

@@dustup2249what the hell. Is everything a conspiracy to you guys😂😂😂😂😂. It’s a KZbin channel for entertainment, not a be all.

[@bruceandkatrichard]

The study doesn't not provide correlation with the cited issues. It's just random trash talk fosguis dva entertainment. We are amused.

[@phillipfreely2226]

How does california keep southern States lights on when they cant even keep their lights on

[@scotmandel6699]

Especially when thousands of homes burned to the ground. It's not logical.

[@kimmesser9671]

California has the 4th largest economy in the country world

[@carolharris2401]

​@kimmesser9671 Thats the world not the US. California has 30 million so.e states have 1 million and can't make it work

[@mikewatson4644]

California pays in more to the federal government than they get back. Not so for the southern states. In other words, California is footing the bill for them

[@cannibalvegetableyt]

The PNW was a nightmare for me. Lived six and a half years in Seattle and six and a half years in Portland. Around 2016, everything went to hell and never recovered to previous levels. I was chased, screamed at, and nearly hit about a dozen people as they were high and would just run out into traffic; one guy tried to fight my SUV. And I spent about as long in San Francisco as a kid and the level of crazy in Seattle/Portland was just too much. Coupled with debilitating costs for basic necessities, I found the region totally unlivable. Dirty, over-priced, under-managed, surprisingly services poor, and socially bizarre. If you add the weather being miserable most of the year with the defensive reaction of the people when you point out flaws and how to fix them because you're an OuTsIdEr.. why stay? Why help? Why spend your money there? You won't. And the region continues to backslide. I like Arizona. I tell them PNW stories and they just stare in disbelief. It's nice.

[@TheMourningProject]

The whole country is collapsing. Seems silly to single out sectors.

[@neiljohnson6815]

Well, Biden is gone, so things will get better pretty quick.

[@amykelley6200]

Only the blue run states 😂😂

[@MuckoJumbie]

​@@neiljohnson6815 Stick it way up there !

[@corriemayo2715]

@@neiljohnson6815yes, just like it was predicted when Carter left office 😂

[@Alverant]

@@neiljohnson6815 No they're only going to get worse.

[@readyornot316]

A lot of these comments reflect personal unhappiness. I live in one of the states listed and found this video very entertaining. Thanks Briggs

[@abigailpena5950]

Yeah I lived in upstate New York for half a year and only the gas was expensive, but because the city I was in has public transportation it wasn't a problem, everything was fine and somewhat cheap

[@marybrown7203]

The whole country is about to collapse.

[@amherst88]

Amen -- just a question of when . . .

[@thesjkexperience]

Into being great again? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelsforza6616]

@@thesjkexperiencemoron

[@SuryanshSingh-qf3tz]

Never, 😭 you are wrong 😤

[@thesjkexperience]

@@SuryanshSingh-qf3tz Nice opinion, but everyone noticed you didn’t sell your alternative idea.

[@debraball2641]

I love that you mentioned Honesdale, PA. In the 1830s my Great-Great Grandfather came to Cherry Ridge Township from Lorraine, France, bought farm land and became a dairy farmer. I'm one of the many descendants of his sixteen children he raised there. Many of us still travel regularly to the area for family reunions and vacations.

[@derekwilhelm1555]

I like both negative and positive video and i love your variety in content

[@AneeWilson-c7f]

I hate to tell you but if the west coast collapses the rest of the country will too.

[@gloriagehring8676]

It’s bad here on the West Coast!

[@Rose_oak_stables]

@@gloriagehring8676I love it here and am very thankful to call it home.

[@JR-cf3wh]

No, we will be fine and there will be less censorship on social media.

[@KevinStimelsky]

Not Texas!!

[@MarciLinscott]

I disagree. It will be the fall of the east coast. Our capital is here, not out west. I grew up in the town, founded 1638, that was the Capital during the Revolutionary War. Exeter, NH

[@pdxmtngoat]

Briggs did it again. When mentioning the entire State of Washington all we see is Downtown Seattle. Over and over again. Just saying, Mr. Briggs. How about some Washington scenery shots of places like The Columbia Gorge (Washington side), Mount Saint Helens, The Olympic Mountains Skyline and Coast, The San Juan Islands, North Cascades National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Palouse Falls, The Blue Mountains. Spokane Falls?. All beautiful places in Washington State.

[@r.pres.4121]

He does the same damn stupid things with Oregon, Kentucky, and New York. Just shows the largest city when there are other cities and regions of the state to show. The man can be a dumb tool at times.

[@feliciasampson8032]

​@@r.pres.4121it might be difficult to find video. On the plus side, it may deter more people from moving in.

[@billmeeker774]

I lived in California when law suit after law suit was filed to help endangered animals and the judges ruled against the lumber companies that used to cull and remove the dead trees by the millions; till now there are millions of dead trees and heaven forbid allowing anyone to remove a dead Tree from your property now and its almost impossible to get approval to even try to remove brush and other fire assets from your land. While the lumbering companies used to cooperate with the US forestry service until the liberals stopped any cooperation to even do fire breaks in the national forests with millions of diseased and dead trees ready to incinerate with the next match. till now with no one allowed to remove dead trees and all the lumber companies all bankrupted and the highest unemployment rates in the nation in the Sierra Nevada foothills till the only thing left is to blame PG&E for high winds or climate change. God have mercy on Kaliforkustan as seen by the climate change demands imposed on their native forests now.

[@adrianasoldevila630]

I live in Oregon near Portland in a small beautiful village . We checked just about every state and nothing compared to it. We are staying.

[@tomhall4266]

You must be a Democrat. 🤔

[@philkearny5587]

I lived in Hillsboro. Moved out a dozen years ago. I just don’t like Marxists.

[@RES2345]

Although there is an overwhelmingly more red state than blue states, this list was almost completely all blue and swing states. Hmm?

[@RGRE97]

Makes you wonder who were the ones polled...🤔

[@douglaswagg5188]

Washington here..Blue state. You would think with our high taxes ppl would stay away. THEY DON'T!!! THEY KEEP COMING..AND WHINE ABOUT IT.

[@philkearny5587]

@@douglaswagg5188- they’re coming from Kalifornia, where the taxes are even higher.

[@midwestribeye7820]

I also noticed this.

[@BH6242KCh]

If Illinois collapses, the pension crisis will be a big part of that.

[@Romaniac100]

Idk, i hear that. But a lot was borrowed against it in like 2010's, which technically just sinks things deeper. But yeah when you look into the payouts it's overwhelming. Like some of these people could've stopped at 20 years but no let's keep working

[@beautifulaether]

I lived in Alaska and I can tell you right now, I would not recommend it for long-term living. You cannot even order most items online as they do not ship to that location, possibly because of the barge. I tried to order an emergency kit and look for a portable power supply, and none of them ship to that location, so how is one supposed to prepare for an emergency. When doing mapping and analysis of Alaska, I see why they call it the Last Frontier. It is prone to land slides everywhere as the majority of areas are not habitable. There is a high confidence level of landslides occurring pretty much everywhere. The data has been recorded in the USGS landslide inventory. They had a landslide out there last year, and a citizen died. I would not doubt Alaska would be under water sometime in the near future. I agree Washington State is in trouble when it comes to real estate. Looking online just a 1 acre of land or less costs up to 400,000 dollars!

[@elsiemartin9302]

I see that a lots whenever you try to get something on line they always stated that they don't do Alaska. Thats very inconvenient.

[@beautifulaether]

@ It sure is.

[@nana3491-w7b]

I lived on the Gulf Coast for 17 years. We made good money and the cost of living was good. I love it and am going back. Housing costs are reasonable but the insurance is not great.

[@LA2DIEGO]

Florida needs to be on this list. Hurricanes have made it nearly impossible to afford home insurance. The rents have skyrocketed: it will cost you $1900/month for a decent one bedroom apartment in Tampa, and it is even more expensive in the Miami- Ft Lauderdale-Palm Beach corridor.

[@tesmith47]

the governor puts fla. on the list all by himself!!!!

[@stephandfamliy8240]

My mom is fleeing

[@emilala9049]

It's the 15th largest economy worldwide, for every $5.78 that Florida gives the federal government. They only get back $1. Over 20 million people live in Florida. Does it really sound like it's failing? Or do you just not like the political climate? I don't like the political climate, but I'm smart enough to understand what an economic reality is. We have a booming tourist industry. It's very likely that Florida could secede and do just fine as a country.

[@klee88029]

I would like to see Arkansas on this list. It will be when Chucklebee is done emptying the state coffers.

[@arthurrubiera8029]

I get so sick and tired of people always mentioning the weather and rain when it comes to Washington and Oregon yet NEVER mention the hurricanes, drought, repressive humidity in Florida! Florida is the 5th wettest in the union

[@PDogB]

I don't like mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, heat and excessive people. That's why I retired in WA. state and happy for it.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Yup and they keep crying for Fema..Colorado helped out many but no one helps us out

[@douglaswagg5188]

Shhhhh...let ppl believe it only rains here

[@miladyfeliciano1976]

I live in South Florida and humidity, and hurricanes are a big problem, but not as much as overpopulation.

[@arthurrubiera8029]

@@miladyfeliciano1976 Yes l agree! That and the extremely high home insurance rates! PNW is so much better.

[@Ana-bn9tw]

They've been saying that California is going to sink into the ocean, economy collapse, burn down, etc. But, we have the most creative people, and that's what you need to succeed, which is why we are still here and standing tall. We support most of the southern states. If we collapse, those southern states will go to hell without our money

[@brentmcnamara8043]

I think people just vote for California for these lists out of pure jealousy and spite. They can't cut it here and they watch too much Fox News.

[@johnnyseely8473]

Just wait till CARB closes all the refineries. Your government is out of control.

[@Ana-bn9tw]

@johnnyseely8473 let's hope not, but if we do, those southern states that get the welfare from us will be doomed.

[@Freakshow789-b5w]

I mean it is kind of burning down

[@Greetingsitsme-b7o]

Yes, many good things about CA. But, the thing that stumps us out here in the red states is why the majority of the voters are so stupid. They put the grossly incompetent and idealogically flawed Newsom in as Governor, and they put the lazy marxist Bass in charge of LA as Mayor Those blue voters who had their homes burn down due to incompetence and a don't care attitude are suffering some pretty serious consequences, and life shattering if they are uninsured. But, that's what they voted for. So, enjoy!

[@untheist5533]

I’m not an advocate for the homeless BUT….We speak about homeless people like they are trash on the curb. How about we treat them as well as our family pets. This is sad people.

[@stevehady915]

Walk through Los Angeles or San Francisco, and you will see a lot of trash including needles and human feces on the sidewalk

[@janetappmeyer7483]

I noticed that too. The homeless problem tends to be ignored by all states, and it is going to get much worse in the near future.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

They are...they want free handouts and won't work for it

[@JMM33RanMA]

Hey Briggs, I really enjoy your videos. They are one of the reasons I've decided to stick with the state I was born in. This analysis of Alaska reminds me of something I was told about Massachusetts. The traffic is so bad that speed and therefore accidents decrease in severity, also there is a world class hospital not too far away, meaning that help and recovery are nearby. Of course, the price of that salvation, especially if you are uninsured, is sky high. Despite the high cost, living in the second oldest state [polite nod to Virginia at #1], and the oldest continuing government on the planet, we have a reasonable environment, a reasonably democratic government and a culture that cares not what religion, if any, the neighbors adhere to, nor what they read, watch or do in their bedrooms. It's too bad that so many Americans, in so many parts of this country, would rather poke their noses into other people's business, than to live and let live.

[@nobodynowhere2128]

Alaska is starting to suck hard

[@ginajones2328]

​@@nobodynowhere2128 I have lived in Alaska 33 years. Not to sure where else to go. But this winter has truly sucked the life out of me

[@buddy3824]

I lived in Massachusetts for 20 years. It sucks there. I didn't mind the weather, the people and the state government suck beyond belief.

[@nobodynowhere2128]

@@buddy3824 still taxing people to death there?

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

If they keep it in their bedroom but don't expect other to cater to their way of living

[@JaeTheGent]

"Did I say you could ask me a question?" is the most Jersey response

[@vickyfellers7046]

Bwahahaha! "Who said you could talk to me?" (Live, Die, Repeat.)

[@tudorjason]

"As if I would wait for your say?" Would be my response.

[@sebastiancervantesll]

So you know my son in law from JerZ….

[@lambsgreenpasture]

Though WV's economy has been dire for decades now, if the country falls altogether apart, WV will remain strong as its people are a strong community and know how to live with little.

[@r.pres.4121]

West Virginians are geniuses about simple humble living. Expensive luxuries are mostly meaningless to them. They also value their tranquility.

[@Sinderbad]

Yes, thanks to joe manchin. I guess all the money he diverted to his own companies was just doing the wv population a favor.

[@lambsgreenpasture]

@@r.pres.4121 God's people

[@maryhobbs4183]

What a thing to be proud of...they need help.

[@Old_fart64]

@@maryhobbs4183Nah…we’re good. 😊

[@KS-hl7ku]

17:30 "Did I say you can ask me a question?" I almost died 😁

[@tom7471]

I live in New Mexico. Don't believe the hate. Friendly people, with beautiful mountains and deserts. Besides, under the new regime gas and oil will be in full force, so there will be jobs here in that field.

[@starcrib]

Look !! Another unremarkable American hillbilly with an opinion- your hillbilly Creep-dom with the Maga Confederate leadership is mumbo-jumbo. You are the embodiment of the delusion 🇺🇲🦖☄️

[@Cyrus992]

Politics is messed up. Underrated compared to especially Phoenix

[@P2Zip]

I agree. The state and people are fine. It's the politics that are bad. It doesn't help that we are a sanctuary state for everything.

[@Cyrus992]

@ decent climate

[@cindyjofaithful4469]

I'm here to see if my state is on your list🤔 Update: It's # 11!!😮

[@Evangelionism]

Same

[@kurthanke5788]

Well, was it on the list? I haven't watched it yet. The college football national championship is coming on. So, I'll watch this after.

[@lottasunshine1325]

@@kurthanke5788 I don't understand these comments. He posted the list.above in the description. Can't people who watch KZbin videos read?

[@gump1005]

@@lottasunshine1325 Nobody got time for dat.

[@bobmcgehee1749]

Most of these States have two things in common. However, as long as petroleum is needed, Louisiana will never collapse.

[@dianemeyer6245]

lol. Lived there. Never go back.

[@kerrynight3271]

Louisianians don't profit from their oil the way Texans profit from theirs.

[@bobmcgehee1749]

@@kerrynight3271 The State sure does, the knock off and support businesses absolutely do. Most of the oil field workers are from Louisiana, they do.

[@Nancyr-x8o]

LA was listed as 1 of the 15

[@bobmcgehee1749]

@@Nancyr-x8o Right, that’s Griggs opinion based on people that replied to the poll. Sorta like Kamala Harris leading in all the polls.

[@GeorgesBillionairAbundance7788]

I love your channel Briggs you make my day✅✅

[@az_earth]

😊

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@stacylewis2384]

Informative video. I'm from WV (but left in 1984: re job), now I live in MD (Baltimore) - major difference. DE & VA have a lot going for them.

[@invaderjoshua6280]

One thing you didn't take into account with Rhode Island is the mafia presence. Its everywhere and it stifles any real form of growth.

[@davidcobb464]

I'm contrarion, I like Illinois. Any state on the Great Lakes will do well in the next 10 years. We'll have all the water.

[@naturalobserver1322]

I'm from Michigan and I agree, however the problem is we have to get Canada's permission to use the water

[@davidcobb464]

I guess I should modify my statement. We'll have half the water.

[@tonydi3990]

This guy gets it

[@chucke756]

Good luck. Chicago nuff said!! 😂😂

[@cfoster6804]

No, government is draining those too. Hello from Michigan.

[@pamelamays4186]

In a few years, me and my daughter will be leaving California for good.

[@bigx9963]

No don't go. We need you and the next generation to help pay for all the taxes and LA wildfire costs.

[@mattdecker6791]

After five generations, we moved our family last June from the Golden State. CA manages to continue making even me look like a genius on a regular basis.

[@paulayala4816]

Hopefully this year I will be out of California. Looking at Arizona to still be close to my kids, friends, family and have my retirement income go further.

[@chris-k7k8u]

what will be left in a few years ??

[@tomorrowhowever7488]

@@mattdecker6791 😢😥😓

[@danielkelly2210]

Texas and Florida should be on here.

[@tammypowell7466]

Yes I said tx who should be on the list to I also said Kansas should be on the list too

[@spunkytown]

Texas has the second highest GDP in the US. Everyone else knows that, where have you been? Just hating to hate doesn't impress this crowd.

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

I’ve lived in Washington for all 60 years of my life. I wouldn’t mind if lots of people left.

[@judithcoloma613]

I've been living in Washington State for over 45 years. I'm not leaving.

[@easytargetYT]

Exactly. In fact everyone east of the cascades can move to Idaho where they belong.

[@JaxSeoul8]

Particularly if those people are OF the left...

[@user-ft9tf5tw6l]

Lesser Seattle - Emmett Watson

[@amandaterrill7421]

Sorry but I'm coming to your state as soon as I'm able. I love the weather and the natural beauty. Don't worry though, I'm not a douche bag.

[@anpdm1]

This year Florida got more snow than the largest city in Alaska. Anchorage doesn't have sales tax so the tax base isn't drying up since we don't have sales or State income tax. No retirement tax either. We don't have alot of OD's because drugs in large quantities can't be driven in. Anchorage has 3 large medical complex. They are so vast that they have their own voting district. Each are only 5 minutes from our home. None of the oldtimers are ever unhappy about Lower 48's leaving and our crime rate is low compared to most states because there's less than 780k in the entire state. Due to the low crime rate, every crime gets reported to ensure continued federal funding. Unlike some states that only report a percentage of their crimes.

[@richardnoegel275]

The video really is worthless without (a) at least a ball-park definition of "collapse" and (b) at least a shred of context to explain even one of the "negatives" mentioned. I watched b/c this man's videos are generally pretty good, but this one bombed. It doesn't really impart any info.

[@underground9260]

Even though Illinois is not really growing, but the cost of living here is actually quite low outside of the Chicago Metro area. I live in Southern Illinois and the cost of living down Here is very low. I may not make a six figure salary, but I make more than enough to afford my home, pay all my bills and then have a little extra money left over each month. Yes moving to Florida, Colorado, Oregon is a lot prettier. But the cost of living in those states are a lot higher. And with my income, I would be considered poverty and wouldn’t be able to for housing in those states. There are always vacations.

[@BuilderofRat]

I just did a Google search, and there were 8 states that were Democrat controled, 4 states that were both Republican and Democrat controlled, and 3 states that were Republican controlled. All 3 of the Republican controlled states that were on this list were in the South. West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The ones that were both R & D controlled were, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Kentucky. The Democrat controlled states were, Washington, Rhode Island, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and California. I just wondered what party controlled what state. I found this interesting.

[@rodneygarner9055]

Interesting thing is those blue states are all high GDP states.

[@freethebirds3578]

@@rodneygarner9055 That high GDP doesn't land in the pockets of the citizens. It's sucked up and wasted by government.

[@Rhaspun]

@@freethebirds3578 The high GDP states send out quite a bit to the federal government.

[@Jack-th9zg]

@@freethebirds3578 That's true. Much of the GDP is sent to the Fed Govt who re-distributes it to southern begger states including Arkansas which is, somehow, not on the list.

[@12thDecember]

You have to look at the history of the political leadership, not just a snapshot in time. Virginia for example (not on your list) tends to switch party affiliation for governor every time the current governor's term expires. Then you need to look at the political leadership of individual counties and cities and see how well or how poorly they're doing over the course of time.

[@marygrott8095]

"Taking the dirt nap." I almost spit out my tea on that one! Sad to see Pennsylvania on this list, as we're planning to retire to Honesdale 😢

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Some states on this list are just on the discount/clearance rack - decent places if you have remote work and don't have kids. Go anywhere desirable and the housing is crazy expensive.

[@linnieb6226]

I have retired in California and will remain here because no other state wants me, and that's good enough to make me stay put.

[@sw6118]

It’s so true. Anyone from California is treated like the antichrist now that the so-called Christians have elected their racist misogynist messiah.

[@fyurileblanc7206]

the two biggest problems in Louisiana are their taxes ( even food and income are taxed by the state) and their divorce laws (the toughest state to get a divorce in and everything favors the man). Having the ideology that ruins cities in charge of both Baton Rouge and New Orleans doesn't help. the guy on Burbon street however, was from Texas- born and raised here. However, in the Cajun areas of Louisiana, other than the hurricanes that hit the costal areas, it's a beautiful and great place to live. you just have to get out of the cities.

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

I had no idea that the divorce was a different thing from what other states had to do. But I guess it’s not something I look into because I’m happily married for 20 years. I agree with taxes being an issue. I am also not in the big cities and love the culture in the Acadiana region (St. Martin parish). We could definitely get help with our educational system, but I don’t think it’s worth leaving. I love our community

[@Scott-s9u3n]

I kinda feel sorry for Mississippi...maybe do a video about the positive things the state has to offer.....

[@TerryJLaRue]

It would be a very short video.

[@santamanone]

Mostly the greatest thing is we don’t have a lot of Yankees. Yeah we have some of the lowest earnings. But we also have the lowest cost of living. At least away from the casino areas.

[@BobOsso67]

Like cheap cemeteries?

[@BobOsso67]

​@@santamanoneCan't charge much for a pile of garbage.

[@thesjkexperience]

When you hate and live in anger….you attract the same. Viscous circle.

[@ronaldtentschert6876]

My wife and I lived in Oregon for eight years. In 2019 we moved out , a mental case they are bizarre.

[@1termt12uml7]

Pot calling the kettle....LMAO!

[@12thDecember]

I've lived in Oregon for over 30 years. Lived in 5 other states before moving here, including Texas and Tennessee. If you think Oregon is bizarre, maybe it's projection.

[@scottlemiere2024]

@@12thDecember the state isn't full of Evangelicals, so it must be mental!

[@TruthIsHardToTake]

What do you mean by "collapse"? Define the term. Financial collapse? Collapse due to crime? Social collapse? Most of these have already collapsed morally.

[@fritzthecat9451]

Bankruptcy. Take IL for example. Their pension system is going to go bankrupt. The state spends more than it takes in and has to borrow the difference.

[@corriemayo2715]

The whole nation has collapsed morally. Where have u been??

[@janetappmeyer7483]

@@corriemayo2715 Not yet!

[@john-o1g9p]

my retire to state is on this list. can't wait. off grid acreage, star link and friends coming with me that will get get me to my doctor's appointments. happy to add my ss spending to the local economy.

[@GeorgesBillionairAbundance7788]

You have one of the most amazing sense of humor😂❤

[@ljones6767]

Live in East side of Rockford where it isn't so bad crimewise, but the taxes are outrageous!

[@81546mot]

Loved the humor of your presentation! Did you write it or someone else? Very funny and sad at the same time. Hopefully some of these states are beginning their correction now.

[@jessicamorales2555]

Well,...at least the priorities are clear: education, taxes, Healthcare and addictions.. That is what needs to get fixed.

[@GothicCinderz]

Just don't move to the US because right now it's a shi*show

[@paulhurst7748]

Illinois makes many of these lists and I (sadly) agree with Briggs. I live in the state.

[@jillwiegand4257]

Just need to change it from blue to red! ♥️

[@cindymswyo]

I left the state in 1989, no regrets!

[@zenatrue7613]

I agree, Illinois sucks but there are always jobs available in Chicago area. Thats why I live here.

[@JeanSheridan-c5c]

Agreed. I left Illinois two years ago today and no regrets.

[@blukatzen]

I moved back home FROM Arizona. Too hot this Summer. I love Chicago.

[@DanielleHess-e2f]

My husband refuses to leave California. I would pack up and relocate in a heartbeat. My twin sister lives on the east coast in a nice state. I’d move there.

[@newcountryguy]

What state is that?

[@WhiteKitta]

leave your husband or you will go under with him... 😄 just kidding, ......well kind of....I am in Ca and I HATE it here, can't wait to get out of here!!!

[@robertcarmosino6563]

Don't Bring Your Liberal Ways !

[@DanielleHess-e2f]

@ I’m a Republican 😜

[@erikjohnson9075]

​@@WhiteKittadamn sight better than elsewhere

[@lynnkatz8335]

I was born and raised in Jersey and still live here for now. Outside the cities there is a lot of pretty places but the taxes make it so hard to afford to live here. Add rising grocery prices and gas prices and budgeting for each month is like trying to herd a bunch of cats with a coyote.

[@paulalane8638]

I love NJ! Lived there on LBI in the 90s. The people are so warm and friendly too! Still have friends there. Can't say that about other states I've loved in except TX, ID and WY.

[@NYC2023-du8mg]

Interesting, informative, and well done.

[@josephj7991]

Michigan cities are in trouble but the rest of the state is doing Much better! Michigan is a beautiful state!

[@ItsEverythingElse]

The fact that CA didn't make this list shows what BS it all is.

[@Rose_oak_stables]

5th largest economy in the world that feeds all of the US and subsidizes all the poor undereducated states with their taxes, won’t collapse.

[@Grisbi6]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but CA did indeed make the list.

[@Jetsparx373]

My dad isn't going to leave Illinois I think he plans to live out his life and die here... I was born and raised in Tennessee, but ever since I moved to the same small town in Illinois, Nashville has gotten way too crowded and gentrified by Californians and New Yorkers.

[@Rebecca-ef2jo]

How is Florida not listed as #1??

[@kovalm3]

I know Honesdale. Very nice. Used to live not too far in Callicoon NY. Cool that you live in Portland. I've lived in Portland since 95. Last 3 years in Vancouver WA.

[@williamgoodway1002]

Not terribly surprised Oregon made the list. Lived here 70 years. It is beautiful and it has problems.

[@PDogB]

So does literally everywhere else.

[@kathyk8836]

Hey Mr. Briggs, is all OK? Just a bit concerned, as the last 2 months of videos have been a bit "debbie downer"-ish. Looking forward to more uplifting videos... such as "Top 10 states with the best xxxxxx." Sending hugs from Arizona. :-)

[@kerrynight3271]

He said nobody watches the positive videos.

[@adrianasoldevila630]

He is still recouping from a stroke

[@chriscdog12]

This the one tho 🤘🏽✅🎯🙌🏽🙏🏽 an yes its going to take time for some of our declined states to grow but don't count it out.. FAILURE CAN ALSO COME WITH HISTORY MAKING COMEBACKS

[@annhowcroft9493]

Hey Louisianna finally made the top of the list!

[@kookietherapy9398]

Snakes & Gators

[@r.pres.4121]

Horribly maintained roads and crushing rural poverty. Also New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles.

[@tammypowell7466]

That's not apart of usa

[@tammypowell7466]

​@@r.pres.4121 Louisiana is not a part of the USA we're talking about the usa

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

⁠@@tammypowell7466 Last time I checked, I’m an American citizen and I’m from Louisiana. You don’t have to like a place, but you don’t have any rights to say that it’s not a part of the country 😂. And for having one of the worst educational systems in the USA, I can confidently tell you that it is “a part” and not “apart”.

[@andreavaughn854]

As a Washigonian, I'm a little scared. Thank God this is just an opinion based poll. lol. I'm hoping to get out, in a few years, for my retirement. I'm thinking a move-able home might be the best idea.

[@KurtDepner]

So when we combine this list with the with "the 20 states People Regret Moving to" video, we are left with... what exactly? I'll stick with New Mexico. It's affordable- you can still buy a house and pay it off- and people are laid back and relaxed. Just don't live in certain areas of Albuquerque or the oilfields of the SE and you'll do fine.

[@billcasso5428]

I was born in Seattle and I currently live in Seattle and I've been retired here for 20 years. I didn't come here and I aint leevin

[@kerrynight3271]

What exactly does a failed state look like? Does it get absorbed by its neighbors or what?

[@naturalmax8474]

I live in the PDX...your assessment of downtown was spot on...thank you Btw....I think Oregon will be able to succeed beyond expectations due to it's shift to the Red

[@jimdandy8996]

New Mexico revised: "Drill Baby Drill"

[@cindyhamilton3706]

Do you have a video on the 10 worst states for education or 10 least educated states?

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video! I am less concerned about the levels of tax than I am about what they do with the money.

[@mrbutch308]

I live in Pennsylvania. It will not collapse.

[@ExhaultedPoobah]

The problem is Philadelphia, which the rest of the state has to support financially, and is an open-air un-policed shooting gallery - like all Democrat - run cities. Philly is Pennsylvania's anchor, like Baltimore is for Maryland, Portland is for Oregon, St. Louis is for Missouri, Chicago is for Illinois, Detroit is for Michigan, Memphis is for Tennessee... The best states are the ones without a large crime-ridden full-of-welfare-slugs city, like South and North Carolina, Idaho, Utah, Nebraska, Virginia...

[@r.pres.4121]

You clearly don’t know what you are talking about. Philadelphia and it’s big metro pay more taxes into the Harrisburg statehouse than they get back in state services. Philadelphia carries Pennsylvania in Congress just like New York City carries New York in Congress and Chicago carries Illinois in Congress. All three states get the mass majority of their tax revenue from those three cities and their suburbs so all your impoverished backward rural towns can get state services.

[@ExhaultedPoobah]

@@r.pres.4121 Those tax dollars come from the suburbs, not the city, which is an unsafe city due to out-of-control criminality and the Defund-the-Police Criminals-Are-Oppressed-Misunderstood - Victims stuff. It's a third world city, a very dangerous city. The Smart Bear will stay out of Philly. An article was posted a few years ago titled something like "Being White in Philly" ruffled some feathers as it was about how dangerous the city was. OBTW "it's" means "it is" and for the possessive use "its".

[@skeptick6513]

SE PA is doing just fine and is strategically located. Yeah a lot of Philly is total ghetto but that's mostly their problem.

[@ExhaultedPoobah]

@@skeptick6513 There are some very pretty areas in Pennsylvania and most of the state is nice. But like Maryland has to support Baltimore and police all the criminals there, Pennsylvania has Philly as its anchor and money sink, as most of those people are on welfare, and are a huge burden on the criminal justice system. And like Baltimore, they all vote Democrat for the handouts and low expectations a la "Oh so pitiful oh so oppressed oh white supremacy everywhere..." codswallop. So the point is that states like Penn and Maryland and Tennessee with Memphis and ... are being held back as compared to states without these parasitic cities like the Carolinas and Idaho and Utah and Nebraska and ... that do not have such a city.

[@deepstructure]

Why was there an article about companies leaving Illinois to Miami over the section about New Mexico?

[@stevew1851]

Our family left Illinois in 1970. We saw what was coming back then.

[@Xalta_Sailor]

Yup gets dark at night

[@csnide6702]

I live in MI and our economy is ROCKING ..... all kinds of work available here.......

[@amandaterrill7421]

The crime rate isn't that high either. His poll was probably answered by people who have never been to Michigan and only heard bad things about Detroit.