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Originally Posted by Obadno
LOL k dud, I'm not arguing about the definition of water We are talking about a colloquial phrase invented in the last 40 years based on another colloquial phrase invented in the last 100 years.
It is loosely defined and I disagree with including the Northeast in that definition. Webster's doesn't control the English language, it isn't the arbiter of any definition let alone the one for "Rust Belt"
Hell it isnt even a complete list of all English words and does not claim to be nor could be because English is an extremely organic language actually. Really interesting stuff if you care to look into it.
I explained exactly why I think Rust Belt should be the midwest in an earlier post and I dont think my opinion was unreasonable.
So yeah, I dont like that definition, and LOL I am allowed to say so.
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Sorry you don't like it, but it doesn't change facts. There are definitely East Coast cities that meet the criteria of inclusion in the Rust Belt and are thus a part of it. Places can have more than one identity.
It's not all that hard to say "Well I've learned something. Interesting."