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I don't know about that, specifically this part: > He/she represents the interests of the states This assumes that states in America have some sort of distinc
by marcell 7y ago
I don't know about that, specifically this part:
> He/she represents the interests of the states
This assumes that states in America have some sort of distinct cultural/political interests, divided along state lines. This isn't really the case. For example there are no significant cultural differences between North Dakota and South Dakota. The dividing line there is pretty arbitrary.
Similarly, some places that have very significant cultural/political differences are lumped together, like the Bay Area and the Central Valley in California.
Your argument would make more sense if applied to a political arrangement like the EU. Each member of the EU has a long history as a sovereign, distinct political and cultural entity. The border between, for example, Hungary and Romania is much much more significant than that between Colorado and Arizona.
- AmericanChopper 7y agoBut every state does have a long history of sovereignty. Your point of view would require completely redefining what the US is as a nation.
- jack_h 7y agoI can't speak specifically to North and South Dakota, but having lived in both Arizona and Colorado I can tell you they absolutely are different places culturally and politically. Speaking to your second point, even in the EU this can be the case. Look at Wallonia and Flanders in Belgium. Spain is also a good example, Catalonia especially.
- kortilla 7y agoCalifornia and Alabama are basically the same.
- hannasanarion 7y agoLos Angeles and Birmingham? Napa and Cumberland? Yeah, pretty much. The red and blue on electoral college maps is a lie. About 40% of Californians supported Trump in 2016, and vice versa for Alabama.