This is an absurd hypothetical. Maryland evolved the way it did due to its proximity to the government. If not, it would rely on some other industry. You can’t assume no other industry would substitute Maryland’s workforce |
this is true, but NoVa also relies heavily on govt contracts. |
+1. About 25% of people in Arlington have government jobs, which doesn't even include government contractors. |
Why don’t they use that money to increase salaries for police officers and teachers? Having safer communities and better schools helps everyone! |
Maryland may be a take state, but that is only because of its proximity to DC. The real takes states are the deep red ones that have been subsized through the Federal govt for decades and decades. In my view, the North lost the War, because we have been paying the bills forever. |
If pigs had wings, they'd be pigeons. |
I think was meant to troll but it’s a pretty accurate characterization of the county’s planning and economic growth strategies. |
Red State "takers" - High black populations on government welfare Older populations, so more Social Security Military bases protecting your ability to be prosperous without sending your kids to the military Farm subsidies for corporations - not exactly red state voters Which of these make you superior? |
I was actually not trolling. My job is right off of Chinatown station. I don’t need heavy industry or Amazon in my neighborhood. Cities are for commerce, not to gather or have fun |
Then you must not want more housing either because investors prefer markets with job growth. |
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Prove me wrong. I’ll wait. |
Prove you wrong on your assertion that cities are not for gathering or having fun? lol |
Right. Those are byproducts of cities being for commerce. Not the other way around |
How do you prove an idiot is wrong in their belief that they’re not an idiot? I think you’ll win a Nobel Prize if you figure that one out! |