2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Forget Sanders and Clinton for a moment. This is a symbolic schism that has been long brewing [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)possibilities of this next election are now trying to understand what is happening, and many people from around the nation are visiting this site and others seeking answers.
When what they see on BOTH the right and the left is noisy, intolerant zealots busy attacking everyone who do not fall in march-step with them, many are going away repelled, mistakenly thinking there is no difference. We don't know the numbers, but we know it's happening. Even people who have participated here for years are withdrawing, repelled and disgusted.
The differences between the would-be fascists, greedy callous libertarians, and Christian theocrats directing the right and the commitment of those on the left to freedom, equality, and government of the people, by the people and for the people are ENORMOUS, but how are people who find sites on both sides pulsing with intolerant, hostile aggression to know that?
This is just one small website, but it has the potential for big impact, both positive and dreadfully negative. It may be a cliche, but we really do need to BE the America we want to restore.
A nice America for everyone. Stand FOR your dreams. Refuse to attack others. That isn't so hard it it?