[Deetroit is headed for bankruptcy and receivership, just like Marion Barry’s and Robert Mugabe’s chic little burgs. You will perhaps not be surprised to learn its mayor’s named Kwame. Quoth Detroit’s “official” website:
Since taking office in 2002 as the youngest mayor of any major U.S. city, Kwame M. Kilpatrick has led tremendous growth in the city of Detroit including the biggest housing and commercial construction boom in 50 years, the largest road and infrastructure improvement program in decades, and a $2–billion overhaul of Detroit’s riverfront. After decades of decline, Detroit is experiencing a revival thanks to Mayor Kilpatrick’s leadership that has been recognized by media including the New York Times, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and the Financial Times of London.
Without even looking I can guess that this gorilla-wit-earing was apeherded by some jew through to bogus community planning degree. Link.
Even a useless liberal has this to say about Emperor Jonesin’ fo’ Bling ‘n’ Respect and Urban Renewification an’ shit:
True Story about his ego:
Opening Day at Comerica Park 2002, We were standing in front of the Fox Theatre on Woodward across the street from the stadium when up Woodward came two Oldsmobile’s. Inside car one was the Governor’s Security detail and in the second car was then Governor John Engler. 3 Minutes later a convoy consisting of 2 Lincoln Town Cars, Two Cadillac Escalade’s and 4 motorcycle cops came up the strip. Kwame was in the second Escalade. Just to recap; Governor of a state of 9 and a half million people comes in a two Oldsmobile convoy, New Mayor of a crime ridden corrupt city of 925,000 comes sporting Cadillac’s and Lincoln’s and a police escort. I guess they need the other vehicle to hold his ego. Link. ]
Ailing city running out of cash fast
Mayor Kilpatrick says Detroit needs to borrow $130M to pay bills or it will be broke by June.
Lisa M. Collins / The Detroit News
Amid growing concern about Detroit’s financial status, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is asking the City Council for authority to borrow $130 million to cover immediate and overdue bills.
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