Quote Originally Posted by izzy View Post
I think the point that people are overly divided is a valid one. The political situation really seems to have devolved into "Us vs. Them", similar to a sports rivalry. People really don't seem to care what each other think at this point. You have a D next to your name then you're wrong and I'm going to call you names. You have an R next to your name then you're wrong and I also will call you names. Deep down I don't think that we're all that far apart in what we want on one side or the other. The divide only seems to get worse however and I think it's dangerous. I agree with the House Divided comment and feel that it's being used against both sides even by their own party. The worst part for me is that I can't imagine a way to stop what I perceive to be a run away train. Guess I just grit my teeth and prepare for impact.
Yup, pretty much. The next economic collapse could bring people together if enough people are convinced that it was the government's fault. However, I don't think that's going to happen at all. For the same reasons that Trump was elected, a socialist of some flavor will be elected and things will get much, much worse. sad face.