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Save the Rust Belt!

Ross Douthat found this 11/13/2008 on meganmcardle.theatlantic.com

A few heartfelt pleas from native Michiganders who don't want to see their state destroyed.  Several emails and comments complaining that I'm a heartless, effete New York type who doesn't understand that if the Big Three go down, some darn fine folks and a beautiful way of life will be ...