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Originally Posted by Jared341
I honestly had no idea that the term Rust Belt had so many negative connotations. Chalk one up to ignorance. Sorry!
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No problem - It's obvious from its rampant use on TV and in the newspaper that no one really gets it.
It has become more sensitive because the term has recently come back into vogue in the media and that coincides with the auto industry on life support (and that about 50% of Americans say "good riddance"). Having a phrase with a negative connotation thrown around doesn't help to sway anyone's opinion of the area and the industry that supports it.