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1Sluggo t1_izq4i1o wrote

I had no idea Colorado Springs had this history. I’d believe it in the Bible Belt and Utah but for whatever reason I thought of Colorado as being a more liberal state. Glad to hear it’s changing.

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Brangur t1_izqcxv8 wrote

Former CO resident here, yeah. Most of the physical state is libertarian and/or conservative, but most of the people live in the Denver metro area.

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1Sluggo t1_izqjx12 wrote

I’ll confess I’ve only been to Denver a couple of times for work. Stayed downtown and it was fun.

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Brangur t1_izql1oh wrote

I love Colorado, don't get me wrong. But Denver is to Colorado as Atlanta is to Georgia.

Edit: typo

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karma_the_sequel t1_izqn3db wrote

I'm not even sure what that means... and I'm originally from Denver and my sister's family has lived in Atlanta for 25 years.

Denver's no Boulder, but it's no Colorado Springs, either.

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Brangur t1_izr3u0b wrote

Basically, Denver metro area and Ft. Collins are highly progressive compared to most of the state

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1Sluggo t1_izqxm0y wrote

Most major cities are more liberal, while the more rural areas are conservative. I live in Ohio, our cities favor democrats while the rural areas are definitely republican.

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CovertOwl t1_izrgnyr wrote

Colorado Springs is the bible belt of Colorado.

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1Sluggo t1_izsla1e wrote

That’s sad; I prefer nutters congregate in one location.

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MyHoopT t1_izugk6y wrote

That movie Blackkklansman is based on real story.

It happened here in Springs.

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1Sluggo t1_izuhyjo wrote

Wow. Never heard of that movie but now I’m going to check it out.

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Catladyx2021 t1_izun3km wrote

Lots of happy drug induced people in Colorado Springs! The

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