Super_C_Complex t1_jatdkkh wrote
Reply to comment by STLLC2019 in What can Philadelphia do as PA’s sole Class 1 city that Pittsburgh PA’s sole Class 2 city can’t? by [deleted]
> Philadelphia maintains a higher level of representation in PA's state government than any other city.
Considering that it's the largest, and by itself is 1/8 the total population of the state, this makes sense.
It would be asinine for Philadelphia and Lancaster to have the same amount of representation
STLLC2019 t1_jateqox wrote
True, but there could be a greater sense of separation between the representatives from Philly itself and the surrounding communities that have been by and large enveloped by Philly.
But I'm from the western edge of the state. We're pretty resigned, generally speaking, to being essentially either ruled by Philly or ignored in favor of Philly.
MRG_1977 t1_jaubr05 wrote
What? This is one of the dumber things you hear constantly from people in rural areas.
Simply look at who has majority in the PA since Senate and House since 2000. PA GOP has has the majority in the Senate since 1990 and all but 2 years in the House and the upcoming session this year.
Governor’s office has gone back and forth between both parties but the only PA Governor from Philly or the Philly area in the last 50 years (I’d have to look back further) was Rendell.
MRG_1977 t1_jaucxma wrote
You complained that you felt ruled by Philly. This simply isn’t true by representation in Harrisburg and then complain about money spent in SE PA yet these areas contribute more tax revenues than they receive back per capita because they support the state financially and are growing.
You made the second most common thing you hear the rural voters say - that their taxes dollars support the welfare takers in Philly when ITS THE EXACT OPPOSITE especially in rural counties with aging and older demographics.
STLLC2019 t1_jauc9cj wrote
Did I say anything about the Governor? No, I did not. I said we often feel ignored on the western side in favor of Philly and the regions surrounding Philly.
Most of the state's money seems to funnel into the East, specifically the SouthEast.
But you make it purely a political party thing because you can't think past Red and Blue. Really shows the level of critical, reasonable thought you are capable of.
MRG_1977 t1_jaudxyn wrote
Should the state do more to help rural counties regarding actual sustainable, long-term economic development and not letting natural gas and pipelines (both parties) dominate state politics especially in rural counties? Yes.
Isn’t what you remotely argued though.
STLLC2019 t1_jauelq4 wrote
I argued that western PA gets ignored. You are going on about various issues.
You obviously are bored and looking for a fight, or are just an asshole.
Either way, goodbye. Fucknut.
MRG_1977 t1_jauff1o wrote
You’re just a rube and have personal beliefs that aren’t grounded in political or economic fact.
Most rural PA voters seem to share that.
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