It seems that the old industrial regions of the US which are in the Midwest and Northeast are losing jobs without any chance of new ones. We are no longer a major manufacturing country. This is a shame because manufacturing jobs helped to provide so many families with an income that could help them reach…
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Job market and weather are two possible reasons.
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High tax states with high energy/electric rates are losing population to more affordable places to live. Overall, Texas is gaining population but losing pop. in rural counties.
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Kentucky is considered in the southeast, and I would certainly add my state to that list. In fact, we have lost lots of jobs this past year. For us, a part of that reason is a stale government that has failed to attract new businesses by providing a business-friendly climate. In addition, Obama is determined…
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I would say that the population is aging and moving to warmer winter climates. That, and the lack of jobs and opportunity in some of those areas for the younger people makes relocating inviting and in some cases necessary.
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I think the Cardinals made a great decision. The majority of hispanic people are catholic and also are a large percentage of the world population. I think this was a bold move and shows that the Catholic church is listening to its followers. This is also the very first Pope from the America's.
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As a born again Christian it is difficult to render an opinion on the Catholic Church.
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From all I've heard about Pope Francis, I think this is an excellent choice. I'm not Catholic but I did survive all-girls Catholic high school, so I've seen some of Catholic life. Pope Francis is from an important part of the world for the church. 50% of Catholics are now living in Hispanic/Latino countries. He…
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It's hard to project this early on what the ramifications will be from electing Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Pope Francis. However, some of the sound bytes from the media state he is a modernizer and a progressive. Younger members are hoping Pope Francis will lean more liberal in his theology. Latin America has the world's largest concentration of…
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Congratulations to Pope Francis! In South America, the Catholic Church has grown, increasing their influence and the elevation of an Argentine Cardinal to the papacy is a reflection of that. Additionally, it has been an inspiration to the large Catholic Hispanic community in the U. S. The Pope's reputation for humility and caring for the…
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