America has always been divided along racial lines, but increasingly it is divided among party lines. I grew up with a Black America and a White America, but now it seems that it is shifted to a Blue America and a Red America. Growing up in the 70s, I never thought politics would divide the nation so much. In the 70s there really was not much difference between Democrats and Republicans. But now there appears to be huge differences.
2007-11-12 11:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes, it really is very deeply divided over partisanship. And yes, it is much less divided about race. I am glad for the latter change. I would hate to keep having racially-tinged arguments.
But the parties have become more ideologically polarized. No, it wasn't that there was NO difference between the parties. But it used to be the case that most Democrats "leaned toward" the middle of the road and most Republicans did as well. Both parties had a lot of "moderates" in them. But more and more, the moderates have been squeezed out of both parties. Democrats are collectively more liberal and Republicans are collectively more conservative.
2007-11-12 11:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
America is divided into two parties, several races, several creeds, several economic classes, and at least two sexes.
The sexual divisions are the most obvious. Women are now beginning to assert their mental superiority. They may soon (maybe next year) assert their political superiority. Homosexuals have long asserted their artistic superiority, (which may include mental superiority).
The racial divisions are the most obvious, unless one is visually impaired. It is also the most difficult to overcome since it seperates us so thouroghly. The racial differences are declining in some respects: prejudice is no longer socially acceptable, although most rural white males will never vote for a Democrat because of the Civil Rights legislation. And the Republicans are secretly grateful for the survival of that ancient hatred.
There are all kinds of beliefs, but the major divide is between believers - those who accept without physical the existence of a supernatural universe of deities, angels, devils, sprites, fairies, goblins, ghosts, and disembodied souls in various imaginary hells, heavens, and limbos - and non-believers - those who can't believe in such nonsense.
With globalization and the race to the bottom, class distinctions are disappearing. Soon there will be only the filthy rich and the despearate poor. The middle class is doomed: they keep voting for lower taxes on the rich. Go figure.
The two political parties have different names but tend to vote the same way, no matter which one is in office. This is because they want to appeal to the same voters: the stupid, ignorant majority. In a democracy, the public gets the government it deserves.
2007-11-12 15:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by marvinsussman@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key phrase here is "appears to be", isn't it? Our corporate owned, corporate controlled media insistantly formats the miniscule amount of actual "news" presented as competition, as us vs them. This causes our instictual "dinosuar brain" to kick in, habituating us to regard politics in much the way we regard team sports. That our team wins is more important than proposed changes to the rules or what is overall best for the sport.
Further, stacking and cracking districts over the last 30 years has given rise to the ascendency of hyper-partisan office holders. When your district votes 70% for your own party, there isn't much pressure to court swing voters by moderating your more extreme views.
So much of the punditry is reminiscent of that in 1930s Germany or 1850s USA; like Thomas Jefferson, I reflect that God is just and fear for my nation.
2007-11-12 12:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i am divided. i am a lifelong republican, but i don't recognize any of these people anymore except for ron paul. what ever happened to small government, liberty,
today their is one party. ron paul is this country's only hope of restoring our rightful place in the world. otherwise, this country will die surely. i HATE the neocons as much as i hate the libs.
2007-11-12 12:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by ashleyrobinson 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is how the negative influences on any side win, divide and conquer. This is what seems to be playing out, it is not about the truth anymore.
2007-11-12 11:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Waas up 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds rather divided to me. But if Hilary gets back to the White House, she´s gonna´ take the concept to a whole ´nother level.
2007-11-12 11:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by Hammock Tester 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
and animosity on both sides
really sucks dont it?
2007-11-12 11:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋