Among the many "are you kidding me" aspects of American politics is the rampant hostility in red areas to university funding and federal employees.
I'm in the Philly area, we'll take a hit from those cuts, but we'll manage.
A lot of local economies in MAGAland will be obliterated.
I'm in the Philly area, we'll take a hit from those cuts, but we'll manage.
A lot of local economies in MAGAland will be obliterated.
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Evan Torner
There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
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Now, the only way out is they have to touch the stove.
I think it will get worse before it gets better.
https://www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-state/
Many other residents are on 'fixed income' aka public sector benefits - disability, social security, mil pension, state pension, etc
No.
What about owning golf courses?
We read about how there's regret, but MAGA would do it again if they could.
Fewer people buying things and services.
Restaurants, businesses and stores will close taking more jobs down with them.
Because MAGA just see's "liberal arts" and thinks that its a political stance.
I'm sure the university plays no role in that community.
A Republican dream ...
You deserve what you vote for.
They convinced themselves the ACA was the GQP fix to Obamacare.
They are not very bright.
It’s a cult