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crickets

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3. Excellent article - thanks for posting this. Kick for truth!

Reply to dajoki (Original post)

Sat Nov 2, 2019, 11:12 AM

Nov 2019

The "polarization" framework is profoundly misleading because it suggests that the two parties are like magnets repelling each other with identical force and velocity. But the real story is that while Democrats have moved modestly to the left on some issues, most of the divisions in the country are the result of Republicans becoming both more fascistic and completely untethered to reality. [snip]

This isn't an issue where reasonable people arguing in good faith can disagree. This is a black-and-white, wrong-versus-right issue.

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Sorry, pundits: The problem isn't "polarization" -- Republicans have lost their damn minds [View all] dajoki Nov 2019 OP

Kick and recommend. N/t bronxiteforever Nov 2019 #1

Kick. CrispyQ Nov 2019 #2

Yes, but the good journalists will be purged jayschool2013 Nov 2019 #15

Excellent article - thanks for posting this. Kick for truth! crickets Nov 2019 #3

More examples of polarization: yardwork Nov 2019 #4

2 more: Garrett78 Nov 2019 #8

K&R... spanone Nov 2019 #5

Republicans and RW media declared war on us... Wounded Bear Nov 2019 #6

That's how it is for sure. pandr32 Nov 2019 #16

This KentuckyWoman Nov 2019 #7

To pay legal fees for man who hit protester? struggle4progress Nov 2019 #9

Defends Charlottesville violence struggle4progress Nov 2019 #10

Rec cry baby Nov 2019 #11

Times Trump called for violence struggle4progress Nov 2019 #12

Lauds politician's body slam of journalist struggle4progress Nov 2019 #13

Sadly, even some Democrats are contributing to the compromise vs. polarization framework. Garrett78 Nov 2019 #14

"You can't compromise with those who aren't acting in good faith, with those who lie and cheat... TryLogic Nov 2019 #17

That's one of numerous messages that needs to be drilled into the public consciousness. More: Garrett78 Nov 2019 #20

Yep. catbyte Nov 2019 #18

Right! How do we meet them halfway... JohnnyRingo Nov 2019 #19

The so called politicians (repugs) are behind the times and other Americans...especially when ... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #21