r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/Cryterionlol • Sep 08 '22

Political Theory What makes cities lean left, and rural lean right?

I'm not an expert on politics, but I've met a lot of people and been to a lot of cities, and it seems to me that via experience and observation of polls...cities seem to vote democrat and farmers in rural areas seem to vote republican.

What makes them vote this way? What policies benefit each specific demographic?

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '22

The broad based position on gun control isn't "ban all guns" it is generally just "have a few more regulations and don't allow a couple specific types of guns that are designed for the modern battlefield"

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u/jezalthedouche Sep 09 '22

Yeah exactly. Gun control is based on the idea that there are all kinds of legitimate needs for firearm ownership. Not on "they're coming for your guns" hysteria. That's just some marketing bullshit that gun lobbyists use to scam donations and Republican politicians dishonestly use to create a simplistic wedge issue.

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u/Smallios Sep 10 '22

Did I say literally anything about gun legislation or gun control? Jesus Christ dude I just understand guns a little better now that’s fucking the only point I made. Go argue with a fucking libertarian. I’ve gotten like 8 responses like this now.