The U.S. has virtually no large Republican led cities

[Crakhobarbie]

Or at least, very few.
Why?
Let's get into it.
For one, large cities have diverse populations.
Republicans dont do "diversity" (because the vast majority despise marginalized groups), thus, they simply are not inclusive enough to handle diverse neighbors.

One needs an open mind in order to be capable of living around folks that are different from themselves. Many Republicans are closed minded. Unable and/or unwilling to acquiesce to folks they see as inferior or different from themselves.

There are also many other issues prevalent in urban communities that arent issues in rural communities. City governance requires significant investment in public services and infrastructure, such as public transit, schools, and social programs.
These priorities often align more closely with the Democratic platform of government through necessity, while rural areas prioritize seclusion with far less need for infrastructure and services in general.

What other reasons can yall come up with on why nearly all big U.S. cities are blue?

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

That is why all large cities are shitholes, full of illegals, crime, homosexuals, gangs, and worse - LIBERALS!!!

 

[Crakhobarbie]

That is why all large cities are shitholes, full of illegals, crime, homosexuals, gangs, and worse - LIBERALS!!!

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Poverty mostly.
But, not to worry.
Dear leader donald is a master of all.
He will fix everything on "day one". Or, is it "one day".

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Poverty mostly.

Ever been to rural America? I have. JAYSUS, talk about poverty!

 

[Cosmo]

Speaking for myself, I wouldn't want to live in a big blue city like Chicago because I:

• Don't want to get shot.
• Don't want to get knifed.
• Don't want to get accosted by a homeless person asking for "change" for "gas" to "get the kids to school."
• Don't need the constant honking and train noise.
• Don't need an easily accessible illegal drug dealer or pimp.
• Don't need overcrowding.
• Don't enjoy standing in line everywhere, including in hours of traffic.
• Don't want to pay a premium for all of the above.

 

[Crakhobarbie]

Ever been to rural America? I have. JAYSUS, talk about poverty!

They're still shit holes.
Just the shit is more spread out.

 

[dseag2]

Maybe because big cities appreciate the arts, culture and multi-cultural atmosphere? Unfortunately, I am in one of the few Republican-led major cities. I'm in Dallas, which is mostly Blue, but our mayor defected from Democrat to Republican recently because he is a POS who hopes to move higher in the MAGA realm.

 

[Crakhobarbie]

Speaking for myself, I wouldn't want to live in a big blue city like Chicago because I:

• Don't want to get shot.
• Don't want to get knifed.
• Don't want to get accosted by a homeless person asking for "change" for "gas" to "get the kids to school."
• Don't need the constant honking and train noise.
• Don't need an easily accessible illegal drug dealer or pimp.
• Don't need overcrowding.
• Don't enjoy standing in line everywhere, including in hours of traffic.
• Don't want to pay a premium for all of the above.

The vast majority of jobs are in the big cities.
We can't all survive on welfare.

 

[Cosmo]

The vast majority of jobs are in the big cities.
We can't all survive on welfare.

Jobs are where people are. If most people live in cities, that's where most jobs will likely be, but at the same time there are more people there taking said jobs.

 

[Crakhobarbie]

Jobs are where people are. If most people live in cities, that's where most jobs will likely be, but at the same time there are more people there taking said jobs.

You think that up all by yourself?

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

You think that up all by yourself?

His was a BRILLIANT observation, dontcha know?

 

[Hamish Howl]

Speaking for myself, I wouldn't want to live in a big blue city like Chicago because I:

• Don't want to get shot.
• Don't want to get knifed.
• Don't want to get accosted by a homeless person asking for "change" for "gas" to "get the kids to school."
• Don't need the constant honking and train noise.
• Don't need an easily accessible illegal drug dealer or pimp.
• Don't need overcrowding.
• Don't enjoy standing in line everywhere, including in hours of traffic.
• Don't want to pay a premium for all of the above.

If you lack guts, city living may not be for you.

Stay in the trailer park.

 

[Cosmo]

If you lack guts, city living may not be for you.

Stay in the trailer park.

How about I live in my nice house instead, while the gutsy people of the big blue cities live in their sidewalk tents?

 

[Safiel]

I live in the boondocks. But I also enjoy visiting the city.

I reside in the rural Appalachian Mountains and enjoy the lifestyle and nature and rural activities.

But there are a number of wonderful medium and large cities in this country. I like fine dining. I like cultural activities that can only be found in the large city.

I will not disparage the cities or those who live in them merely because they ARE cities or city dwellers.

City versus rural is one pissing contest that needs to just ****ing stop.

City and rural both have good qualities.

Both have bad qualities.

Neither are inherently better or worse than the other.

 

[RF667799]

See all those cars jamming the inbound highways in the morning? Those are people who WORK in the city, but LIVE in the country. Or at least in some cookie cutter subdivision where they can touch grass.

 

[Michael Cole]

Speaking for myself, I wouldn't want to live in a big blue city like Chicago because I:

• Don't want to get shot.
• Don't want to get knifed.

People get shot and knifed everywhere.

• Don't want to get accosted by a homeless person asking for "change" for "gas" to "get the kids to school."

Accosted? The ones here hold out signs calmly.

• Don't need the constant honking and train noise.

Try the suburbs.

• Don't need an easily accessible illegal drug dealer or pimp.

Drugs are a huge problem in rural America.

• Don't need overcrowding.

This is legitimate. It's why the migration trend has been away from big cities to mid-size cities.

• Don't enjoy standing in line everywhere, including in hours of traffic.

You stand in traffic?

Yes, traffic is a concern. Successful cities are proactive. My city has been highly successful and resilient (town is packed with tourists, unlike the Vegas Strip), but infrastructure is late. Years of highway construction, with years more in process, does suck.

At least I don't have to drive 60 miles to see life. I like having bars open and available. Professional sports. Entertainment. Can't get that in the country.

• Don't want to pay a premium for all of the above.

Yeah, that's valid. You don't get the services, though. Driving up to Hunter Creek Trailhead the other day, you can tell when you leave the city limits and enter county jurisdiction. If you were sleeping in the back seat, the potholes and cheap sealing job would have waken you up.

City taxes are higher, but residents get something for their money. The reason the city has annexed land over the decades is to attract development. Developers want adequate infrastructure in place or easily accessible. The county doesn't provide the level of service that developers want.

 

[Cosmo]

People get shot and knifed everywhere.

Sure, but I like to minimize my chances, and that ain't happening in Chicago. Ever hear of statistics?

Accosted? The ones here hold out signs calmly.

I've seen both kinds, and can live without either.

Try the suburbs.


Drugs are a huge problem in rural America.


This is legitimate. It's why the migration trend has been away from big cities to mid-size cities.


You stand in traffic?

No. I don't live in a big blue city.

Yes, traffic is a concern. Successful cities are proactive. My city has been highly successful and resilient (town is packed with tourists, unlike the Vegas Strip), but infrastructure is late. Years of highway construction, with years more in process, does suck.

Well, since I won't live forever, I'd rather not waste half of it in traffic while the liberals get around to figuring out roads.

At least I don't have to drive 60 miles to see life. I like having bars open and available. Professional sports. Entertainment. Can't get that in the country.

You know there are bars and restaurants outside of big blue cities, right?

They also have sports on TV, unless you really, really, really need to stand in line to get that $15 beer.

Yeah, that's valid. You don't get the services, though.

What "services?" Oh right, you think bars only exist in big cities.

Driving up to Hunter Creek Trailhead the other day, you can tell when you leave the city limits and enter county jurisdiction. If you were sleeping in the back seat, the potholes and cheap sealing job would have waken you up.

City taxes are higher, but residents get something for their money. The reason the city has annexed land over the decades is to attract development. Developers want adequate infrastructure in place or easily accessible. The county doesn't provide the level of service that developers want.

Someone should tell those poor trailer park folks in Beverly Hills and Scarsdale about all they're missing in Skid Row and Brooklyn.

 

[Ganondagan]

Or at least, very few.
Why?
Let's get into it.
For one, large cities have diverse populations.
Republicans dont do "diversity" (because the vast majority despise marginalized groups), thus, they simply are not inclusive enough to handle diverse neighbors.

One needs an open mind in order to be capable of living around folks that are different from themselves. Many Republicans are closed minded. Unable and/or unwilling to acquiesce to folks they see as inferior or different from themselves.

There are also many other issues prevalent in urban communities that arent issues in rural communities. City governance requires significant investment in public services and infrastructure, such as public transit, schools, and social programs.
These priorities often align more closely with the Democratic platform of government through necessity, while rural areas prioritize seclusion with far less need for infrastructure and services in general.

What other reasons can yall come up with on why nearly all big U.S. cities are blue?

Most Republicans don't want to deal with the shithole problems of large urban areas

 

[Michael Cole]

Sure, but I like to minimize my chances, and that ain't happening in Chicago. Ever hear of statistics?

Yep. North Side of Chicago is safer than Fallon. Stats.

I've seen both kinds, and can live without either.

Did you press charges?

No. I don't live in a big blue city.

Then why did you say "stand around?"

Nobody stands in traffic anywhere I've been.

Well, since I won't live forever, I'd rather not waste half of it in traffic while the liberals get around to figuring out roads.

???

You associate roads with liberals?

The agencies that build freeways are not controlled by liberals. NDOT is under the control of the governor, a Republican, and RTC is a county entity, which also isn't under "liberal" control.

These are engineers. Highly educated and talented. Liberal? You tell me.

You know there are bars and restaurants outside of big blue cities, right?

Why do you keep writing "big blue cities?" You realize there are cities that aren't big nor blue?

No, the bars and restaurants in small towns close. Usually early.

They also have sports on TV, unless you really, really, really need to stand in line to get that $15 beer.

Yes, and they have pictures of sports if a TV isn't available.

I don't stand in line. And I know the difference between a live game and TV.

What "services?" Oh right, you think bars only exist in big cities.

Alrighty, then. You enjoy the silliness. I tried. I said what I had to say. Your postings aren't serious.

 

[Cosmo]

Yep. North Side of Chicago is safer than Fallon. Stats.

Outside Chicago is even safer. It's also the vast majority of space.

Did you press charges?

Nah, I said "no" and stopped going there.

Then why did you say "stand around?"

You know it's possible to visit a city without living in one, right?

Nobody stands in traffic anywhere I've been.


???

You associate roads with liberals?

The agencies that build freeways are not controlled by liberals. NDOT is under the control of the governor, a Republican, and RTC is a county entity, which also isn't under "liberal" control.

These are engineers. Highly educated and talented. Liberal? You tell me.

Dunno. You were talking about the slow infrastructure. Ain't really my problem.

Why do you keep writing "big blue cities?" You realize there are cities that aren't big nor blue?

Seems to be the topic of the thread. What are you talking about?

No, the bars and restaurants in small towns close. Usually early.

Uhuh.

Who are you trying to convince? Yourself or me? Though I admit, since I work for a living, I don't exactly need to drink until I puke at 3AM to not waste the night. Not my thing! Not even when I don't have work the next morning.

Yes, and they have pictures of sports if a TV isn't available.

I don't stand in line. And I know the difference between a live game and TV.


Alrighty, then. You enjoy the silliness. I tried. I said what I had to say. Your postings aren't serious.

That's a pretty hard cope you have going on there! I'd get tired, too!

 

[venice_ca]

Let's get into it.
For one, large cities have diverse populations.

Being born and raised in the Los Angeles area, diversity is a fact of life — not a topic for discussion, it simply is here, our natural environment. It became a topic for me when I went with my husband to visit his relatives in New York States’ Southern Tier, and visit the Finger Lakes region. Within a few days I was whining that everyone was so pale and Anglo, and most resembled one another. And I received looks as if I were from another country. I had immediate sympathy for my husband’s gay uncle who left the area for Rochester to have a normal life.

There are also many other issues prevalent in urban communities that arent issues in rural communities. City governance requires significant investment in public services and infrastructure, such as public transit, schools, and social programs.
These priorities often align more closely with the Democratic platform of government through necessity, while rural areas prioritize seclusion with far less need for infrastructure and services in general.

Very true. Plus the presence of infrastructure — and customers, potential employees — attracts businesses to more populated areas.

Maybe because big cities appreciate the arts, culture and multi-cultural atmosphere?

Museums, concerts, symphony orchestras, live theater and dance, and libraries are supported in large urban centers. Parks and dedicated recreational areas as well. Not to mention universities and colleges in cities, and the artistic and cultural events that they support, as well as collegiate sports. Cities also support a variety of major league sports.

Four generations of family have been / are in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, and no one has been knifed, shot, carjacked, or robbed at gun point.

 

[Loulit01]

Cities are so terrible only 80% of the population lives in them.

 

[Craig234]

Google AI:

Cities often identified as Democrat-led or liberal-leaning:

• San Francisco, CA
• Washington, D.C.
• Seattle, WA
• New York City, NY
• Boston, MA
• Oakland, CA
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA

Cities often identified as Republican-led or conservative-leaning:

• Mesa, AZ
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Jacksonville, FL
• Fort Worth, TX

 

[Michael Cole]

Outside

62 degrees.

Trump removed the state from the sanctuary list.

Nevada removed from DOJ sanctuary list after agreement on immigration enforcement

Nevada is no longer considered a "sanctuary jurisdiction" after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new memorandum of understanding with the Silver Stat

mynews4.com

What a nice guy! Considering not a single city, county nor the state itself has ever had a sanctuary policy.

Stay away from the city. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself.

 

[Cosmo]

Parks and dedicated recreational areas as well.

We just have yard space we can use however we want. Private yard space. No need for "dedicated recreational areas" when you don't pack yourself like a sardine.