Do you think that Washington, D.C. has an overbearing influence over the rest of the United States? (interstate, governor)

[BigCityDreamer]

Having lived nearly my whole life in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, I may be in a bubble and lack perspective about this.

However, I've seen a number of people state this on the forums. So, I'm curious as to how widespread this perception is.

[evilnewbie]

I think the federal government's role has grown immensely from settling interstate disputes and foreign affairs to meddling with state's rights... There is a reason the federal government doesn't appoint state governors.... Today the federal government acts as though governors are their employees and many on here who wish it so...

[iNviNciBL3]

Nah, my state has its own Government and it has plenty of power

[Jews for Jesus]

No, Islam does have more influence.

[green_mariner]

It depends on where you are and what you are doing.

[Little-Acorn]

Do you think that Washington, D.C. has an overbearing influence over the rest of the United States?


Where's the "HELL YES" button?

[BigCityDreamer]

Originally Posted by Little-Acorn

Do you think that Washington, D.C. has an overbearing influence over the rest of the United States?


Where's the "HELL YES" button?

So, what makes you feel this way? Can you elaborate?