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I moved within a country. The US is fairly large, and the states have such different legal environments that it feels almost like another country. The abdicatio
by formerkrogemp 4y ago
I moved within a country. The US is fairly large, and the states have such different legal environments that it feels almost like another country. The abdication of Congress in many areas of governance has placed undue influence in the state governments. Moving from a somewhat progressive area to within a "red state" has been a culture shock to say the least. At least there's plenty of water here for now.
- asguy 4y ago> The abdication of Congress in many areas of governance has placed undue influence in the state governments. Don't forget the 10th amendment. State governments having power over their laws is a feature not a bug.
- boeingUH60 4y agoCan you explain more on the "culture shock"?. I'm not American, just curious...
- formerkrogemp 4y agoAmerica is the second? Largest nation in the world comprised of many immigrants and the descendants of immigrants. Culturally, there remains much variation in population from state to state. As there are only two political parties essentially, the views and rhetoric of either side are dramatically and diametrically opposed in manner and focus. Moving from a primarily "blue" or Democratic area to a primarily "red" or Republican area is a very different culture.