http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/detroit-public-schools-93-not-proficient-reading-96-not-proficient In the Detroit public school district, 96 percent of eighth graders are not proficient in mathematics and 93 percent are not proficient in reading. That is according to the...

http://watchdog.org/230344/houston-debt-detroit/ Since Detroit went bankrupt, I've wondered if the next debt crisis will be triggered by sky high municipal debt. What do you all think?

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/06/enter-at-your-own-risk-police-union-says-war-like-detroit-is-unsafe-for-visitors/ Detroit cops warn people to stay out of Detroit, a city they are currently unable to defend. Isn't this just totally refreshing! Not meaning to be too cynical, but here we...

I'm having an awful time logging on and posting, but I will try this again. It's frustrating writing a long introductory post only to have it disappear.

Joined a few days ago but having difficulty logging on and/ or posting. Also, I am The Weasel Squeezer (not squeeze) Anyhow...I am behind the curve as a survivalist/ prepper, but I am working on getting up to speed before things get any worse. Lost my job and I'll soon be living in my...

Just saying hi. Had been lurking for a couple weeks. From the metro Detroit area. Enjoy looking forward to learning about ways to be better prepared, save money, and perhaps increase my general and situational awareness.