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Originally Posted by tricky  We're urban because we're a services-centered economy and it's not 1830 anymore. Try running Wall Street from 1500000 homes scattered across Montana. Urban areas drive our economic growth. |
I doubt there are 1.5M Montanans say nothing of 1.5 million homes. Still, ever heard of electronic trading?
Urban areas are concentrated economic engines - absolutely zero doubt about it. That's not at issue.
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Originally Posted by tricky That still doesn't change the fact that this is not a rural country. Yes, they're important to getting food in my belly. However, if you are to suggest that we prop up car dealerships in rural counties since those communities provide food...feel free to expand upon that. And I really feel sorry for their farm subsides too. Aren't you a conservative? Or are you just arguing to argue? |
I was simply pointing out the value of our rural areas which you seemed to discount to the point of worthlessness. Without them the urban centers collapse.