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Conservatives go to red states and liberals go to blue as the country grows more polarized (apnews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by HumbleHobo to c/politics

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“One thing we have really found is a place to feel comfortable being ourselves,” Dean said. Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.

One party controls the entire legislature in all but two states. In 28 states, the party in control has a supermajority in at least one legislative chamber — which means the majority party has so many lawmakers that they can override a governor’s veto. Not that that would be necessary in most cases, as only 10 states have governors of different parties than the one that controls the legislature

This can only end badly as conservatives seem to have no problem ruling over land in empty states.

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[–] Veraticus@lib.lgbt 66 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I agree it's not great, but red states are actively persecuting minorities. Why would a minority willingly stay in a red state at this point? And if you're an ally or liberal or whatever and see what's happening clearly, why would you stay and be a part of it?

Polarization is the logical outcome of Republican policies.

[–] sim_ 31 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s an interesting dilemma. As one example, I feel a tinge of regret that two blue votes are leaving Texas when my partner and I leave. On the other, which of us are obligated to stay and sacrifice personal security or comfort for an uncertain political “battle”?

[–] Shhalahr 9 points 1 year ago

If there was a way to coordinate support for blue voters in red states, it would certainly help out. Don't know what that would look like exactly. But a big part of the problem is isolation. So a support network it's necessary.

Still wouldn't be an ideal situation. But decent formal support might attract more volunteers.

[–] millie 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly? We should cut them off.

All these red states rely on blue states for their money. They literally couldn't afford to have roads and schools if it wasn't for federal funding paid for by states with healthier economies and more liberal policies (no coincidence).

So let's take their fucking money. They want to drive the country into the dirt? Let them pay their own way and we'll sit in our relatively progressive bubbles until they realize they do, in fact, need us.

[–] Veraticus@lib.lgbt 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

100% agreed, not sure why we're subsidizing an entire third world country stapled to America that wants to drag us back to the dark ages and use our own money to do so.

[–] millie 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've contacted my state level Democratic party representatives! You should too! If enough people bring the idea forward, maybe they'll use it!