Liberal Southern Cities?

[Merlander]

Originally Posted by Frankie117

Not to start an argument, but "Liberal" and "Strong Local Economy" do not belong in the same sentence unless "scares away" is between them. New industry usually avoids Liberal areas (which is why so many other Liberal areas throughout the country are have failing economies, especially in the North).

Frankie - IMO, a strong local economy has more to do with a good work ethic than with one's political beliefs. In my years of employment, I've met many a "liberal" employee who were also good workers.

Another thing to consider is that New Industry likes relocating to places where employees can have a good work/life balance, because it makes attracting top-notch employees easier. Many times these areas are in so-called "liberal" areas, which often have a vibrant cultural & arts scene.

[TheWereRabbit]

Originally Posted by Frankie117

Not to start an argument, but "Liberal" and "Strong Local Economy" do not belong in the same sentence unless "scares away" is between them. New industry usually avoids Liberal areas (which is why so many other Liberal areas throughout the country are have failing economies, especially in the North). Although I hate it when people retain their political standing that drove them from their former homes, that is a different issue.

sleezy industry that has no respect for people might avoid liberal areas. Oh, and I think liberal areas like NYC, San Francisco, Boston, etc. can handle their "failing economies" for a little while longer. What is this based on anyways?

Originally Posted by Frankie117

College towns are notoriously Liberal (younger people = less experienced), so take your pick of any. Athens, Ga. Chapel Hill, NC, Oxford, MS. I'm tempted to add Auburn, Ala. to the list, but it hasn't quite made the blue crossover yet. All fit within your population range.

Lack of experience, right. It wouldn't have anything to do with the exchange of ideas from people of different backgrounds... oh and the education. Isn't that another thing college towns have? Colleges?


Don't just say things like this and say "not to start an argument" before it when you know that is exactly what it is going to do.

[Frankie117]

I think you missed the underlying point: Labour Unions which have a very strong presence in Liberal areas. While I have nothing against unionized workers, Unions do make areas very unattractive to new industry. When I said Liberal areas have bad economies, look at the Rust Belt region as an example, or maybe the inflation that wreaks havoc on California or the Northeast.

And I know its something no one wants to hear, but, Liberals do happen to be the younger generation - it doesn't necessarily have to do with education or location. And really, just because someone is in that type of environment, it doesn't mean they'll automatically have idea and cultural exchange. For some reason or another (and I can only speculate here) usually when younger couples get married and have kids, they start to lean more Centrist and Conservative (probably because they may be open-minded and supportive of something like, gay marriage, but it isn't necessarily something they want their kids around, whether they want to admit it or not -- having a kid changes everything).

Personally I despise both Liberals and Conservatives for always fighting each other, and always pointing out the other's faults. Wasting time on that sort of thing only diverts attention from the real issues that will actually affect the next 4 years of our lives. In my honest opinion, politics divides people far more than any religion ever could.

I'm sorry you feel that I am purposely starting an argument, but it doesn't have to be that way, after all this is a very mature and adult forum.