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Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?[W:78]

AtlantaAdonis

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It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.
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They're not more tolerant. That's a self-perpetuating myth among the media. Since most of the media resides in the city they think they're more tolerant than they really are.
 
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AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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The people in the larger cities are easier to fool, because they think they are smarter.

The media lives in a bubble, so do many liberals.

Hillary said it herself.


 
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Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

The assertion that progressives are unusually tolerant is not only not proven, But also I am certain is false.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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Larger cities are not more tolerant. If anything These large citeis filled with loony leftest just proves cramming a ****load of people into a small polluted area just breeds insanity.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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That's a gross over-simplification. However, it is true that people who live in larger cities tend to have more exposure to different cultures and norms. That creates tensions at times, but people of different races and creeds tend to grow more understanding over time with repeated interactions.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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It may boil down to city folk being more dependent on government, while rural and small town folk are more self reliant. As for education, most of the bad or poor schools seem to be located within the cities. They bigger schools for sure, pupils seem to be more of a number in the city schools than a pupil or student. Of course a lot of rural and small town kids after they finish school migrate to the cities where the jobs are.

Big cities have more crime, but then again they have more people. I could never understand how people can live on top of each other with little or no room to roam. But I suppose the night life is livelier. I do think it is funny that city folks look down at country folk and vice versa. Different life styles, but that is no reason to put one or the other down.
 
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Hawkeye10 said:
The assertion that progressives are unusually tolerant is not only not proven, But also I am certain is false.
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Absolutely it's false! Just look how they treat Trump, Conservatives and Gun Owners! Totally....Intolerant!
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

Urban peoples aren't necessarily more tolerant. Rather, it depends what they are tolerant of. For instance, one would be hesitant to say that Minneapolis isn't having meaningful divisions over ethnicity when it comes to Somalians.
 
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jamesrage said:
Larger cities are not more tolerant. If anything These large citeis filled with loony leftest just proves cramming a ****load of people into a small polluted area just breeds insanity.
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True as it gets!

GhostlyJoe said:
That's a gross over-simplification. However, it is true that people who live in larger cities tend to have more exposure to different cultures and norms. That creates tensions at times, but people of different races and creeds tend to grow more understanding over time with repeated interactions.
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Or they just get tired of the conflict and give in or give up.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

Fiddytree said:
Urban peoples aren't necessarily more tolerant. Rather, it depends what they are tolerant of.
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Exactly, as I stated in post # 8.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

I moved to a big city about 5 months ago for work. I am constantly barraged with biggotted, racist remarks both at work and on the street.

People here are *far* less tolerant than the small town I just moved from.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

Yawn. Have you ever actually lived outside of a major city? Yeah, I didn't think so.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

Perotista said:
It may boil down to city folk being more dependent on government, while rural and small town folk are more self reliant. As for education, most of the bad or poor schools seem to be located within the cities. They bigger schools for sure, pupils seem to be more of a number in the city schools than a pupil or student. Of course a lot of rural and small town kids after they finish school migrate to the cities where the jobs are.

Big cities have more crime, but then again they have more people. I could never understand how people can live on top of each other with little or no room to roam. But I suppose the night life is livelier. I do think it is funny that city folks look down at country folk and vice versa. Different life styles, but that is no reason to put one or the other down.
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Ethnic diversity plays a huge part, especially in Philly, DC, Detroit, Chicago, Portland, LA, Seattle, etc.
 
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Hawkeye10 said:
The assertion that progressives are unusually tolerant is not only not proven, But also I am certain is false.
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It doesn't even matter. Liberals have a tendency to be tolerate of the wrong things, which makes the whole discussion pointless.
 
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MickeyW said:
Absolutely it's false! Just look how they treat Trump, conservatives and gun owners! Totally....Intolerant!
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I live in a very lefty city, I know all about it...we for instance had a Jewish Deli that died soon after opening because the assertion was made that it was anti Palestinian, when the only "evidence" of this was that it had "Jewish Deli" in the name. The owners were college professors who had nothing to do with Palestine. They were Jews who had been to Israel a time or two, and who thought that a Jewish Deli might work in Oly because we like to be a cosmopolitan city, we like the unusual, generally like to support that. THis did not stop the grass roots effort to close them down on account of being hostile to the communities values it was claimed...and this is in spite of the fact that Owners from the jump tried to ingratiate themselves to the community, by taking up causes, contributing to many charity events.
 
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Perotista said:
It may boil down to city folk being more dependent on government, while rural and small town folk are more self reliant. As for education, most of the bad or poor schools seem to be located within the cities. They bigger schools for sure, pupils seem to be more of a number in the city schools than a pupil or student. Of course a lot of rural and small town kids after they finish school migrate to the cities where the jobs are.

Big cities have more crime, but then again they have more people. I could never understand how people can live on top of each other with little or no room to roam. But I suppose the night life is livelier. I do think it is funny that city folks look down at country folk and vice versa. Different life styles, but that is no reason to put one or the other down.
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Let me add that most large cities are run Democrats.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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Probably because we live in diversity. Sometimes it amazes me how people talk about minorities and immigrants. I see immigrant business owners everday running their business. I see black people and their not all poor, homeless, or on drugs or even looking for hand outs. I see middle class black people, working class, proud union members, etc.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.
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Ask yourself this: Why do some people prefer to live in small towns and rural areas?
Here, i'll get you started:

-More peaceful, less crime
-no big-city, political agenda-driven dickheads running things

Just to name a couple. Good luck coming up with some things on your own. :2wave:
 
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GhostlyJoe said:
That's a gross over-simplification. However, it is true that people who live in larger cities tend to have more exposure to different cultures and norms. That creates tensions at times, but people of different races and creeds tend to grow more understanding over time with repeated interactions.
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Agree it sometimes creates tension especially in immigrant communities. Some people bring over conflicts. I see it between the Russians and Ukranians, and the Pakistanis and Indians a lot right now.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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And how exactly would the character you portray, go about "increasing diversity" in small towns and rural areas?
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

MickeyW said:
The people in the larger cities are easier to fool, because they think they are smarter.

The media lives in a bubble, so do many liberals.

Hillary said it herself.


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Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

Urban people are certainly more tolerant, as it is a necessity to have that quality to be happy in the city. Being around a lot of people, many of whom are inevitably different than you makes you more accepting of difference. Otherwise you flee to the suburbs as soon as you can. People in cities also tend to be more empathetic... once again because proximity to a large diverse and densely packed population demands it. There is no way to live successfully in the city without developing these traits.
 
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One factor may be that a higher percentage of rural people are self employed. Many of them of course own their own farms.

Self employed people feel and may resent the power of the government. Employees are likely to feel and may resent the power of their employers more than the power of the government.
 
Re: Why are large city people more progressive and tolerant than rural people?

AtlantaAdonis said:
It seems the larger cities consistently vote blue and the smaller cities consistently vote red. Is there some reason for that? Does the extra diversity of the large cities make large city people more comfortable with changing demographics? I think so. It's exactly why I would be in favor or increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas.

Or do larger cities just have more educated people?
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There is a disproportionate amount of greenhouse gas emission in urban areas compared to rural areas. It does not come without consequence.
 
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