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Why Budapest, Warsaw, and Lithuania split themselves in two

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  1. [4]
    MimicSquid
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    I really liked the animations and visual nature of the article. It definitely made what could have otherwise been a fairly dry discussion of province boundary adjustment into something more...

    I really liked the animations and visual nature of the article. It definitely made what could have otherwise been a fairly dry discussion of province boundary adjustment into something more engaging and understandable.

    As to the topic itself: it makes a good deal of sense to not punish the rural hinterland surrounding the capital for the success that's occurring closer to the center. I'm glad that the EU is being sensible in their efforts to support the less economically developed areas.

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    1. unknown user
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      In case you're curious about how to make such an experience, the site provides a handful of articles on the matter near the bottom of the main page, like this one about the usage of the position:...

      In case you're curious about how to make such an experience, the site provides a handful of articles on the matter near the bottom of the main page, like this one about the usage of the position: sticky CSS property to enhance storytelling.

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      alyaza
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      you could very possibly possibly say that this is one of the few cases in which what is basically gerrymandering is actually a good idea and benefits people. it's sorta a waste after all to lump...

      As to the topic itself: it makes a good deal of sense to not punish the rural hinterland surrounding the capital for the success that's occurring closer to the center. I'm glad that the EU is being sensible in their efforts to support the less economically developed areas.

      you could very possibly possibly say that this is one of the few cases in which what is basically gerrymandering is actually a good idea and benefits people. it's sorta a waste after all to lump into a single district people who are doing worse than average with people who are doing considerably better than average if you can help it.

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        1. alyaza
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          oh there are undoubtedly, but sometimes such ways aren't readily achievable within the confines of the current system. obviously, you wouldn't want to use gerrymandering in a system that doesn't...

          oh there are undoubtedly, but sometimes such ways aren't readily achievable within the confines of the current system. obviously, you wouldn't want to use gerrymandering in a system that doesn't need it to delegate funds properly

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    unknown user
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    An interesting criterion. I wonder what the number is based on.
    1. Every region should have a population between 800,000 and 3 million people

    An interesting criterion. I wonder what the number is based on.

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      alyaza
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      i'd guess it's more or less arbitrary, given the range. there's not that much special about either of the two numbers they use there.

      i'd guess it's more or less arbitrary, given the range. there's not that much special about either of the two numbers they use there.

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        MimicSquid
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        They even say that it's a fairly arbitrary range in the article, when they're talking about reexamining the criteria for the next 7 years with the goal of targeting the development at other more...

        They even say that it's a fairly arbitrary range in the article, when they're talking about reexamining the criteria for the next 7 years with the goal of targeting the development at other more detailed numbers.

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        1. unknown user
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          ...just one more example of why I should read these things closer.

          ...just one more example of why I should read these things closer.

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