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Anonymous wrote:Expand Medicaid. Fund all public schools from Appalachia to Nova.

Nova shouldn’t get a dime. Let Fairfax County raise property taxes or levy a local tax.

I support that in theory. That poorer schools in Southern VA could get more money. Maybe the restaurant tax could pass now?

I'm the PP and agree. We don't want to be Maryland or DC, but upper income people in NoVA like our family could stand to pay more in taxes to support southwest Virginia. Otherwise you end up with a tale of two states and a lot of resentment. That doesn't work in Nova's favor when the majority of the state (and, therefore, representation) does not live in Nova.

A few additional points here.

First, NoVa has already been subsidizing other parts of the commonwealth for decades.

Second, we’ve had “A Tale of Two Virginias” for at least 30 years. The gap has widened even further over the past 20 years, and there is already plenty of resentment going around.

And third, it’s not just NoVa vs SWVA. It’s NoVa/Richmond/Hampton Roads vs SWVA/Western Virginia/Southside Virginia/rural Tidewater Virginia/Eastern Shore.

I agree that divisions in VA are more complex than Nova vs rova. That said people in Nova are in a position to help impoverished regions of the state with not just tax dollars, but with other kinds of knowledge and capital. I definitely wish we could get rid of the "I'm better than you" attitude. That does not help a single mother in Southside VA escape poverty.

The poorer schools in SW and rural VA already get money from NoVa taxpayers.

So you propose just throwing more money at these areas will somehow help them 'rise up'? I grew up in one of these 'impoverished' areas you speak of and was raised by a single mother who worked three jobs because she refused to use gov't handouts. She was an anomaly amongst my friend group where expecting handouts, rampant drug use and teen pregnancy were the norm.

Money doesn't change the culture of the area. Those areas need more than money, they need a cultural shift.

Pass the equal rights amendment.

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Anonymous wrote:With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Governor Northam has said he will withhold funding from any county that refuses to enforce state gun confiscation laws, and Rep Gerry Connelly said that any law enforcement officers that refuse to enforce gun confiscation should be prosecuted. Northam also said he'd consider activating the VA National Guard to seize guns if local Sheriff's offices won't comply. So it looks like it's pretty much a lock that gun confiscation IS going to happen in Virginia. Which is what the people in northern Virginia voted for.

Perhaps SOME in NoVa voted for this.
But, you can bet that many didn't and the same for the remainder of VA.
It won't end well if he tries to go this route.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/474556-virginia-national-guard-responds-after-dem-lawmaker-suggests-it-may-be

Also - it is interesting that Northam is so determined to enforce gun laws, but totally ignores immigration laws.

What won't end well? Threaten much? Your racism is showing loud and clear.

Food for thought, most people want legal immigration. It's the way it's been handled that people object to.

You are incorrect more people besides only NOVA want this. Except of course anyone associated with Liberty University.

Legal immigrants don't need sanctuary policies.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Expand Medicaid. Fund all public schools from Appalachia to Nova.

Nova shouldn’t get a dime. Let Fairfax County raise property taxes or levy a local tax.

I support that in theory. That poorer schools in Southern VA could get more money. Maybe the restaurant tax could pass now?

I'm the PP and agree. We don't want to be Maryland or DC, but upper income people in NoVA like our family could stand to pay more in taxes to support southwest Virginia. Otherwise you end up with a tale of two states and a lot of resentment. That doesn't work in Nova's favor when the majority of the state (and, therefore, representation) does not live in Nova.

A few additional points here.

First, NoVa has already been subsidizing other parts of the commonwealth for decades.

Second, we’ve had “A Tale of Two Virginias” for at least 30 years. The gap has widened even further over the past 20 years, and there is already plenty of resentment going around.

And third, it’s not just NoVa vs SWVA. It’s NoVa/Richmond/Hampton Roads vs SWVA/Western Virginia/Southside Virginia/rural Tidewater Virginia/Eastern Shore.

I agree that divisions in VA are more complex than Nova vs rova. That said people in Nova are in a position to help impoverished regions of the state with not just tax dollars, but with other kinds of knowledge and capital. I definitely wish we could get rid of the "I'm better than you" attitude. That does not help a single mother in Southside VA escape poverty.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Governor Northam has said he will withhold funding from any county that refuses to enforce state gun confiscation laws, and Rep Gerry Connelly said that any law enforcement officers that refuse to enforce gun confiscation should be prosecuted. Northam also said he'd consider activating the VA National Guard to seize guns if local Sheriff's offices won't comply. So it looks like it's pretty much a lock that gun confiscation IS going to happen in Virginia. Which is what the people in northern Virginia voted for.

Perhaps SOME in NoVa voted for this.
But, you can bet that many didn't and the same for the remainder of VA.
It won't end well if he tries to go this route.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/474556-virginia-national-guard-responds-after-dem-lawmaker-suggests-it-may-be

Also - it is interesting that Northam is so determined to enforce gun laws, but totally ignores immigration laws.

When you win elections, you get to decide which laws get enforced or not. Deal with it.

Actually, when you win elections, you are supposed to demonstrate leadership that takes into account the needs and positions of various constituencies. You are a steward, not a victor.

Your immature statement goes against the founding principles of this country.

And, yes, I realize that you, PP, are not the only individual holding such narrow-minded and childish views these days.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Governor Northam has said he will withhold funding from any county that refuses to enforce state gun confiscation laws, and Rep Gerry Connelly said that any law enforcement officers that refuse to enforce gun confiscation should be prosecuted. Northam also said he'd consider activating the VA National Guard to seize guns if local Sheriff's offices won't comply. So it looks like it's pretty much a lock that gun confiscation IS going to happen in Virginia. Which is what the people in northern Virginia voted for.

Perhaps SOME in NoVa voted for this.
But, you can bet that many didn't and the same for the remainder of VA.
It won't end well if he tries to go this route.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/474556-virginia-national-guard-responds-after-dem-lawmaker-suggests-it-may-be

Also - it is interesting that Northam is so determined to enforce gun laws, but totally ignores immigration laws.

What won't end well? Threaten much? Your racism is showing loud and clear.

Food for thought, most people want legal immigration. It's the way it's been handled that people object to.

You are incorrect more people besides only NOVA want this. Except of course anyone associated with Liberty University.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Governor Northam has said he will withhold funding from any county that refuses to enforce state gun confiscation laws, and Rep Gerry Connelly said that any law enforcement officers that refuse to enforce gun confiscation should be prosecuted. Northam also said he'd consider activating the VA National Guard to seize guns if local Sheriff's offices won't comply. So it looks like it's pretty much a lock that gun confiscation IS going to happen in Virginia. Which is what the people in northern Virginia voted for.

Perhaps SOME in NoVa voted for this.
But, you can bet that many didn't and the same for the remainder of VA.
It won't end well if he tries to go this route.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/474556-virginia-national-guard-responds-after-dem-lawmaker-suggests-it-may-be

Also - it is interesting that Northam is so determined to enforce gun laws, but totally ignores immigration laws.

When you win elections, you get to decide which laws get enforced or not. Deal with it.

Legalize marijuana...

Some sort of tiered minimum wage increase. We don’t want to force Bristol to $15 an hour but allow a county option or set it to $13-15 in NOVA, $12-$14 in Richmond and Tidewater, and $9-11 in rural areas.

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Anonymous wrote:With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Governor Northam has said he will withhold funding from any county that refuses to enforce state gun confiscation laws, and Rep Gerry Connelly said that any law enforcement officers that refuse to enforce gun confiscation should be prosecuted. Northam also said he'd consider activating the VA National Guard to seize guns if local Sheriff's offices won't comply. So it looks like it's pretty much a lock that gun confiscation IS going to happen in Virginia. Which is what the people in northern Virginia voted for.

Perhaps SOME in NoVa voted for this.
But, you can bet that many didn't and the same for the remainder of VA.
It won't end well if he tries to go this route.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/474556-virginia-national-guard-responds-after-dem-lawmaker-suggests-it-may-be

Also - it is interesting that Northam is so determined to enforce gun laws, but totally ignores immigration laws.

Anonymous wrote:With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Governor Northam has said he will withhold funding from any county that refuses to enforce state gun confiscation laws, and Rep Gerry Connelly said that any law enforcement officers that refuse to enforce gun confiscation should be prosecuted. Northam also said he'd consider activating the VA National Guard to seize guns if local Sheriff's offices won't comply. So it looks like it's pretty much a lock that gun confiscation IS going to happen in Virginia. Which is what the people in northern Virginia voted for.

With an overwhelming majority of the counties now effectively willing to nulify potential new gun laws, it might be best to split Nova off once and for all.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Expand Medicaid. Fund all public schools from Appalachia to Nova.

Nova shouldn’t get a dime. Let Fairfax County raise property taxes or levy a local tax.

I support that in theory. That poorer schools in Southern VA could get more money. Maybe the restaurant tax could pass now?

I'm the PP and agree. We don't want to be Maryland or DC, but upper income people in NoVA like our family could stand to pay more in taxes to support southwest Virginia. Otherwise you end up with a tale of two states and a lot of resentment. That doesn't work in Nova's favor when the majority of the state (and, therefore, representation) does not live in Nova.

News flash. We DO pay more in taxes because we make more money and our property values are higher. Not sure NOVA should be resented. We have longer commutes, more traffic, and more crime and we fund the rest of the state. Plus we have to work with people from MD and DC. What’s to resent?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Expand Medicaid. Fund all public schools from Appalachia to Nova.

Nova shouldn’t get a dime. Let Fairfax County raise property taxes or levy a local tax.

I support that in theory. That poorer schools in Southern VA could get more money. Maybe the restaurant tax could pass now?

I'm the PP and agree. We don't want to be Maryland or DC, but upper income people in NoVA like our family could stand to pay more in taxes to support southwest Virginia. Otherwise you end up with a tale of two states and a lot of resentment. That doesn't work in Nova's favor when the majority of the state (and, therefore, representation) does not live in Nova.

A few additional points here.

First, NoVa has already been subsidizing other parts of the commonwealth for decades.

Second, we’ve had “A Tale of Two Virginias” for at least 30 years. The gap has widened even further over the past 20 years, and there is already plenty of resentment going around.

And third, it’s not just NoVa vs SWVA. It’s NoVa/Richmond/Hampton Roads vs SWVA/Western Virginia/Southside Virginia/rural Tidewater Virginia/Eastern Shore.

Do what Colorado did when they went Blue

that included full-day kindergarten, oil and gas reform and a red flag gun law.

https://coloradosun.com/2019/05/03/colorado-legislative-session-2019-what-happened/

Also there is no turning back, the demographics make Virginia more and more Blue each year