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Showing Original Post only (View all)Is Regional Bias a Productive Pursuit for the Democratic Party? [View all]
Among the many broad-brushes in our political culture, regional bias seems especially prevalent, as frustrations and desire for change often manifest as generalized condemnation of a state or region, often where democrats are working hard to swim against a red tide and turn their states blue.
For consideration: Is this type of bias ultimately a productive pursuit for the Democratic party, or is it unnecessarily divisive and reductionist?
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Yes, it's productive - just take my word for it | |
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Yes, it's productive - and I will explain why in comments | |
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No - it's counterproductive and myopic | |
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No - but for other reasons | |
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Maybe - let's keep doing it and see | |
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Unsure | |
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When I was just a mere young'un in the USAF, I was stationed in upstate NY.
BlackSkimmer
May 2023
#26
Sooo, to be sure I understand this...you folks are tired of the national news "shitting on you", so
BlackSkimmer
May 2023
#27
One of the things that might help with this problem is a return to the 50-state strategy...
keep_left
May 2023
#22