Why is America so divided?

Question

I watch the TV, read the newspapers and read some of things on here and I can't help but think that there is an incredible amount of hosility amongst fellow Americans. Most of it seems to be based on many things from race, money, political belief - democrat or republican why they hatred?

Afterall you guys supposedly live in the best country in the world, free to do pretty much as you please. Surely you should be celibrating your diversity and not getting so negative with each other.

Answer 1

America is not what you see on the TV, in the newspaper, or CERTAINLY on Yahoo Answers!!!
I'm sure there are people in every country that disagree with each other - you are seeing a handfull of angry, wretched people and you are calling THEM "America". Please don't do that anymore.

Answer 2

It's not supposedly we do live in the best country in the world. But you're right too many people are divided, we have to wait until things like 9/11 happen and then everyone prays, gathers together and waves there flags. But that all disappears quickly. Because we have so much freedom, people think they have the right to crap all over one another. That's not true. Some of the fanatical fools who don't know what they are talking about make us look bad.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

NOT SO in the mainstream of things. TV & newspapers are all political tools nowadays, so don't be fooled by what you see and read. MOST AMERICANS are united in MOST issues. Even in our disagreements we are accepting.

What you see is the vile rhetoric of politicians who seek to gain by creating divisiveness amongst us. But it ain't so.

I suggest you watch Fox News sometimes, especially Bill O'Reilly and the No Spin Zone. Can't necessarily agree it's fair and balanced, but you can get 2 sides to the issue.

Most people especially the news like to look at a 49% 51% presidential election as DIVIDED NATION. AIN'T SO. It shows most people are in agreement, just have differing opinions of who is the best person to lead us.

Good Luck and thanks for asking your question. God Bless America

Answer 5

I lived in the US for 2 Years under Papa Bush. Even then you could not overlook the tensions in society. There is no value but money, and though at that time you could still say whatever you wanted, no-one was listening. The elite, i.e. those with the money, are quite happy at that state of affairs, let the underlings bash each other's heads in, verbally and literally, they live behind electric fences in well-guarded estates, it does not bother them, and the best thing is that those poor eejits are still believing they live in a democracy.

Democracy means rule by the common people, and I think more and more people feel that it's not the form of state they are living in, but so far the feeling is subconcious and the rising tensions the only real sign.

Answer 6

Yes, you would think that we, as Americans, would be truely grateful for our way of life that so many had sacrificed their lives to secure. You must also remember that the United States is a relatively young nation, a mere 231 years old. We still have some growing to do. Many believe that by defining themselves with a "special status" such as race, religion, creed, economic status, political party, or one of many many sub-categories of Americans that they can secure special privilege or consideration in everything from obtaining a job, an education or entitlement to one of the many government provided social programs. Unfortunately because of the pandering of politicians to which ever sub-category is making the most noise, they are right. Many of us long for the day when all of us in the United States as citizens just call ourselves American. As far as the debates and the questioning of our governments actions, it's really our responsibility as citizens to question our government, whether dominated by Democrats or Republicans, and to debate issues in an open forum to ensure that our legislators are acting in our best interest. Most of us realize that regardless of who is President or who controls Congress that not everyone is going to agree with their actions, but we as a people must let our views and desires be known to our elected officials so that they can act in what they believe to be the best interest of the majority and the nation. I know this all sounds a little idealistic and it is, but I hope that's what our nation is growing towards.

Answer 7

I do agree with you but everything gets to everyones head such as money. People always think that they are superior to others when they have money thus giving them the idea that they have the ability to condescend others.
Another reason for this maybe the people who write atricles in magazines and newspapers which all leads people to stereo-typing. Just because you see britney Spears going bald and wearing wigs and going to rehab, does not mean all white people are crazy and dont know what to do with themselves.
there are still many reasons for this but i dooubt that they will be solved.

Answer 8

I believe the answer to your question is in the first sentence of your question. Negative news sells papers and get viewers to a particular newcasts, The negative always takes center stage while the good is relegated to the background. More people watch auto racing for the wrecks than the strategy.

Answer 9

When any two americans talk to each other, its generally not as crazy as what you see on tv. Most people are civil about their differences. But yes, it is about power, everyone wants it (everyone in elected office that is) and that's what they are really fighting about. It has nothing to do with doing the right thing, its about more power.

Answer 10

It's down to indoctrinated intolerance.

Bring someone up in a Republican household and they are intolerant of democrats, and vice versa.

Bring them up in a specific religious way and they are intolerant of other religious views.

A lot of this may be due to the size of the country, more down to how long racist laws were allowed to stay in place, and more just down to the inbred American view that they are always right,

Answer 11

I came from a large family, many brothers and sisters, and we would argue and fight amongst ourselves. From the outside I'm sure you would have thought we hated each other. But if someone from the outside messed with one of us we would stand up for each other.
Americans are like this. We don't always like each other but deep down we know that we have to protect each other because if we don't no one else will.