What explains the liberalism of DC residents?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The District was founded as an empty space that would be filled by people representing populations elsewhere. There was no industry here other than that necessary to support the growing government. There is no culture or history of business except those that prosper through federal contracts.

False. Both Georgetown and Alexandria were cities that predated the founding of the District of Columbia. The economies of both cities centered around their ports and trade. Maryland in particular was once the largest tobacco producer of all the colonies. You should take a trip down the St. Mary’s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because people flock to this city to work for the government. They are, by and large, process people who love rules and telling other people what to do. The very definition of a liberal.

Someone told me that they ALWAYS vote R no matter what because they are defense contractors. It seems a lot of Rs also depend on the government for their paycheck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people flock to this city to work for the government. They are, by and large, process people who love rules and telling other people what to do. The very definition of a liberal.

Haha. Try again. It’s because DC is one of the most EDUCATED areas in the country. Folks with college education and above vote for Democrats.

Both of these statements are true. DC is full of government bureaucrats and people who suck at the teat of the taxpayer. Of course they vote for Democrats. The government is their only source of income.

Most federal employees don't live in DC; they live in DC, MD, PA and even DE.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people flock to this city to work for the government. They are, by and large, process people who love rules and telling other people what to do. The very definition of a liberal.

Haha. Try again. It’s because DC is one of the most EDUCATED areas in the country. Folks with college education and above vote for Democrats.

Both of these statements are true. DC is full of government bureaucrats and people who suck at the teat of the taxpayer. Of course they vote for Democrats. The government is their only source of income.

Most federal employees don't live in DC; they live in DC, MD, PA and even DE.

Sorry meant VA, MD, PA and DE. I work for DHS and not one of my colleagues lives in DC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people flock to this city to work for the government. They are, by and large, process people who love rules and telling other people what to do. The very definition of a liberal.

Haha. Try again. It’s because DC is one of the most EDUCATED areas in the country. Folks with college education and above vote for Democrats.

Both of these statements are true. DC is full of government bureaucrats and people who suck at the teat of the taxpayer. Of course they vote for Democrats. The government is their only source of income.

Most federal employees don't live in DC; they live in DC, MD, PA and even DE.

Yea, a lot of lawyers who work for big firms live in DC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because people flock to this city to work for the government. They are, by and large, process people who love rules and telling other people what to do. The very definition of a liberal.

Haha. Try again. It’s because DC is one of the most EDUCATED areas in the country. Folks with college education and above vote for Democrats.

Both of these statements are true. DC is full of government bureaucrats and people who suck at the teat of the taxpayer. Of course they vote for Democrats. The government is their only source of income.

Most federal employees don't live in DC; they live in DC, MD, PA and even DE.

Sorry meant VA, MD, PA and DE. I work for DHS and not one of my colleagues lives in DC.

You seem to have forgotten WVa. I used to work with people who commuted to DC from Harpers Ferry.

[Anonymous]

What explains the conservatism of WVa? That was a good question. If ever a group could be helped by education, health care, and job training, it would be the West Virginians. But yet, they are among the most conservative voters these days. What's up with that?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The District was founded as an empty space that would be filled by people representing populations elsewhere. There was no industry here other than that necessary to support the growing government. There is no culture or history of business except those that prosper through federal contracts.

What the heck? What backwater nonsense is this

Sounds like someone from the "Clarendon" part of DC. No culture? What an ignorant fool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am curious why DC votes 90 percent for Democrats. Is it that they are government employees and therefore inclined to more government programs? Is it aspirational in that they believe themselves to be “educated” and the Democrats to be the party of the “educated”?

Makes me wonder because it seems obvious that one thing that would really improve DC is to break the stranglehold the Democratic Party has on city government.

People in DC are highly informed about politics and so they realize the GOP is a bunch of radical extremist liars in hock to Charles Koch.

Kid you not

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am curious why DC votes 90 percent for Democrats. Is it that they are government employees and therefore inclined to more government programs? Is it aspirational in that they believe themselves to be “educated” and the Democrats to be the party of the “educated”?

Makes me wonder because it seems obvious that one thing that would really improve DC is to break the stranglehold the Democratic Party has on city government.

DC is the most educated city in the country. Full stop. Not sure what you mean by “educated”. Do you not believe in education? Is the word of “Q” enough for you?

Do you live in DC? If not, you can STFU about what we need. And if you do, I prey to god you aren’t in my neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

OP you are breathtakingly ignorant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP you are breathtakingly ignorant.

Not OP, but I’m curious. Why is the OP “breathtakingly ignorant”? Also, what purpose does this rude response serve? I don’t expect kindness or respect from DCUM, but I guess I don’t stop hoping for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Education and intelligence. It’s that simple.

+1.
And:
The country has more democrats than republicans.

And:
A lot of social and other infrastructure that some in the US like to label as far-left aspirational loony are long-established and taken for granted across the political spectrum in most other western nations. People are overall happier, healthier, and better-educated for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What explains the conservatism of WVa? That was a good question. If ever a group could be helped by education, health care, and job training, it would be the West Virginians. But yet, they are among the most conservative voters these days. What's up with that?

Yep. I'm the one with a second home here, and I agree. It's amazing to behold. I'm a 90 minute drive to our DC rowhome right now and might as well be in another country. Recently there was a $1 million home liisting here that sold right away, then before you knew it it was back on the market -- the buyers discovered that there was no way to get internet! Yet, the locals consistently vote against anybody supporting any government spending programs that could be life-changing for them.

And, yes, many flatly refuse to get vaccinated.

I'll take DC's liberalism any day of the week.

[Anonymous]

Education and morality. My DH and I both work in the private sector and have high HHI. I can't think of a single Republican party policy I support. They are for: the government forcing women to bear unwanted children, restricting voting access for non-white communities, flooding the country with guns such that our homicide rates far exceed those of other developed countries, permitting private corporations to mistreat their workers and the environment, pretending human contributions to climate change don't exist, etc. I don't feel any particular affinity for the Democrats as a political party, but I will never vote for a Republican for any office at any level.