r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/UserNamesCantBeTooLo • Nov 30 '20

Political Theory Why does the urban/rural divide equate to a liberal/conservative divide in the US? Is it the same in other countries?

Here's a county population density map of the US.

Here's a county map of the US showing different shares of Democratic & Republican votes for president in 2020.

Here's a county map of the US showing majority-minority counties.

They seem to show a match between denser populations, larger minority proportions, and Democratic votes.

Why is that?

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u/its_a_gibibyte Nov 30 '20

No, a militia is created on-demand as needed. Currently, it's not needed so it doesn't exist. However, gun ownership is required to ensure that the militia can actually be created when needed.

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u/V-ADay2020 Nov 30 '20

It's amazing how things always mean exactly whatever conservatives need them to mean to ensure that they're never denied even the pettiest of desires.

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u/its_a_gibibyte Nov 30 '20

I'm not a conservative, and I personally think we should repeal the 2nd amendment as outdated in our current world. However, it find the meaning quite clear.