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Starry Gordon's avatar

"Rich men north of Richmond" is geographical tribalism. Tribalism is fun, but it precludes clear thinking, which may become necessary in the near future just for personal survival. If you think all the rich men are conveniently located north of Richmond, you better look around some.

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Society's Stinky Parts's avatar

The ones who generate policy do, though.

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Starry Gordon's avatar

Technically, I suppose Langley and Arlington are north of Richmond, but they're not very far north, are they?

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