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>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

>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 ago
Tech 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 ago
    Sorry 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.
  - GhettoComputers 5y ago
    The opposite of cities and the college educated. I’m not looking to call you wrong or contradict you. They have the right to choose their own lives. If you value the fundamental of American freedom, allow them to live and die as they see fit.

GhettoComputers 5y ago

Tech 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 ago
  Sorry 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.
- GhettoComputers 5y ago
  The opposite of cities and the college educated. I’m not looking to call you wrong or contradict you. They have the right to choose their own lives. If you value the fundamental of American freedom, allow them to live and die as they see fit.