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Eh, good riddance. Also, pragmatically, if this means that more tech workers end up relocating to Texas, this will hasten the shift in Texan politics. Most tec
by romwell 5y ago
Eh, good riddance.
Also, pragmatically, if this means that more tech workers end up relocating to Texas, this will hasten the shift in Texan politics. Most tech workers are left-leaning if only because educated people are left-leaning.
And let's be honest, if you are working for a salary, the Republican party does not represent your interests.
Given how covid is currently affecting Texas, the next election cycles are going to be interesting.
- texasviking 5y agoIf Tesla is moving it’s headquarters to get away from the unfavorable political landscape of California, why would it want to hasten a shift in Texas politics to something that resembles California?
- flud 5y agoIt wouldn't, but it doesn't mean it won't
- RandomBK 5y agoLiberal social politics doesn't necessarily equate to liberal economic politics. As highly paid engineers tend to also be affected by high taxes, etc. it's possible we'll see a move towards liberal social policies (i.e. abortion) while business law more-or-less stays put.
- romwell 5y ago> As highly paid engineers tend to also be affected by high taxes The engineers also tend to be affected by the things the taxes are collected for. Like, say, healthcare in case you get unemployed.
- RandomBK 5y agoVery true. That's why I said social and economic policy doesn't _necessarily_ equate. There's a connection, but not 1:1. Like all states, Texas wastes more than enough money for it be a consistent position to simultaneously support better health care while resisting higher taxes.
- chii 5y ago> why would it want to hasten a shift tesla isn't doing the hastening willingly. Their hires are.
- romwell 5y ago>Why would it want to hasten a shift in Texas politics to something that resembles California? Clearly, Tesla wouldn't want that; but it would be a side-effect. Tech workers tend to be educated, educated people tend to be left-leaning, a tech economy is a liberal economy. That California has a liberal government and the world's tech hub is not a coincidence.
- GhettoComputers 5y agoTech workers are more educated because cities are more educated and cities and colleges are always more liberal. But being “liberal” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. You brought up covid, lockdowns which restrict freedom is not “liberal” or liberating in any way.
- dragonwriter 5y ago> Tech workers are more educated because cities are more educated No, knowledge workers (including tech workers) are more educated because of the specific requirements of the jobs they do. While that type of jobs may be disproportionately concentrated in cities, the ones that are rural are still educated.
- GhettoComputers 5y agoSorry I don’t mean to say that there aren’t educated people in rural areas, but the trend is generally your point of concentration. Many people look down on farmers despite many being extremely educated. But certain educational backgrounds are more valued in societal perceptions. Good distinction on knowledge workers.
- romwell 5y ago>Tech workers are more educated because cities are more educated and cities and colleges are always more liberal You do realize that that's a non-sequitur, do you? Let's break it down: 1. Cities are more educated (compared to what? But OK.) 2. Colleges are more liberal (than what? But OK too.) -------- 3. Tech workers are more educated (????) Does not compute, my friend. In any case, this does not even contradict anything I said. And I brought up COVID because the (unvaccinated) people are dying in record numbers in Texas, and those dying are overwhelmingly right-leaning. I struggle to understand your point.
- grahamjpark 5y agoObviously Tesla corporate won’t be pushing for a shift in Texas politics. But I would guess the majority of people Tesla would bring to Texas to fill their roles would support a more liberal version of Texas. I think that’s what OP was saying.
- ikerdanzel 5y agoIt is like those refugees. They screwed up their own. Then decide to make it like their own in new country. That is what will happen to Texas. Purple state. Gonna turn into Dems run ghettos soon.
- pyinstallwoes 5y agoThis is a pretty negative comment that only seeks to shame and boast.
- romwell 5y agoHey, I used to live in Texas, I care for that state a lot. There was no shame or boast intended, and I struggle to see where it could be perceived in my comments. I live in the Bay Area now, in no small part due to how that fine state is run.
- cxf12 5y ago"Given how covid is currently affecting Texas, the next election cycles are going to be interesting." Educated people should be able to see the current graphs. Hint: Covid will be gone in 4-6 weeks.
- GhettoComputers 5y agoPolitics is so toxic. Politicians do not represent your interests, they represent the interests of themselves. I live in Chicago, a Democratic city in a democratic state and the people here value freedom to choose their own lives, to not have lockdowns, to cheer for the oppression of fellow citizens is not in the interest of anyone I am in favor of. What morals do you stand for when oppressing people’s individuality under the guise of any political reason? You wouldn’t cheer for others forcing your actions, would you?
- 0xy 5y agoThe appeal to education is pretty lazy and incorrect given people with PhD educations are the most likely group to be hesitant of the vaccine. [1] A huge majority of them are Democrats. [2] I wouldn't associate PhDs with intelligence given this information. [1] https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210810/covid-vaccine-hesitancy-90-million https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/2021081... [2] https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2016/04/26/a-wider-ideological-gap-between-more-and-less-educated-adults/ https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2016/04/26/a-wider-ideo...
- mam3 5y agomaybe you should not associate uninformed trust in "experts" as intelligence either. Most scientist know how flaky scientific results and publications are. Studies like the Lancet didn't help either. I'm a PhD and waiting a few months was the smart move
- systemvoltage 5y agoI have always voted for Democrats but I plan to vote for anyone but them in the next election because of the toxic politics like this. May be a new party that values freedom and civil liberties.
- GhettoComputers 5y agoDon’t vote based on party. This person doesn’t represent all democratic politicians, nor should someone represent all republican politicians, although if you see it in a gestalt viewpoint I can understand your valid opinion. The 2 party system forces a tribalism which is toxic. Separating cheerleaders and the actual party is like hating a band because you don’t like their fans, but don’t let it blind you to policies that are beneficial whatever party they belong to.
- systemvoltage 5y agoYou seem to have very balanced view and thanks for the wisdom. I've always been a contrarian. So, when one party takes too much power including Big Tech and complete assault on freedom of speech, I shall vote for anything but them. Just like Republican party that has lost its original core with anti-science and anti-truth crusade, the Democrats have injected identity politics and woke culture. Absolutely garbage, both sides.
- GhettoComputers 5y agoCompletely understandable. The pendulum swings!