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<p>That is no doubt the case, but keep in mind that just like it happened in the 1980’s with New England, even tho we in fly-over country don’t have much of a tech industry, ultimately if we stop buying tech, the tech-happy states get hosed over time as well…</p>
<p>It’s not like the defense industry where there’s a guaranteed buyer at the other end. If Oracle and Microsoft are producing good stuff and we’re stuck in no-growth mode here in the Midwest and don’t buy, guess what? </p>
<p>I remember hearing when I worked in Detroit that Digital Equipment’s biggest customer was none other than General Motors. How long did DEC survive after GM hit bottom in '91?</p>