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Topic	Why is America currently so divided?
EPR-radar 02/14/24 6:29:06 PM #59:	FlyEaglesFly24 posted... I would argue its because we have drawn a line in the sand on one side versus the other side and have developed a if youre not with me, youre my enemy type of mentality. Were all just a bunch of Episode 3 Anakin Skywalkers, one tantrum away from going to the dark side. We demonize, put words in peoples mouths, generalize to an insane degree, and do all the things you do to discredit someone if they are on the other side of the fence. Downside of a two party system, I suppose. Republicans have an entire industry devoted to fostering a if youre not with me, youre my enemy type of mentality. (Faux News, hate radio etc.). See especially Republicans just killing a border security bill that gives them everything they have ever said they wanted for decades because Trump and the noise machine would go after them for it. Democrats don't. As always, both sides theory is wrecked by facts. --- "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." -- 1984 <cite>EPR-radar posted [p:978846603] in Why is Ame... [t:80695660]...</cite> <quote>FlyEaglesFly24 posted... </cite><quote>I would argue its because we have drawn a line in the sand on one side versus the other side and have developed a if youre not with me, youre my enemy type of mentality. Were all just a bunch of Episode 3 Anakin Skywalkers, one tantrum away from going to the dark side.We demonize, put words in peoples mouths, generalize to an insane degree, and do all the things you do to discredit someone if they are on the other side of the fence.Downside of a two party system, I suppose.</quote>Republicans have an entire industry devoted to fostering a if youre not with me, youre my enemy type of mentality. (Faux News, hate radio etc.). See especially Republicans just killing a border security bill that gives them everything they have ever said they wanted for decades because Trump and the noise machine would go after them for it.Democrats don't.As always, both sides theory is wrecked by facts. --- "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." -- 1984</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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