How did the political divide in America get so deep?

[Gaybaby94]

What do you guys think? What are your theories?

[TheBigUnit]

I think its the media to blame as these political parties are geting richer so is the money they have for "propoganda"

[nice]

The media and the extreme Christians against gays did play a part too at least I think

[Jean Poutine]

There is a political divide in America? I thought Republicans were right-wing and Democrats were...right-wing but trying to masquerade as left.

[Sugaree]

There is a political divide in America? I thought Republicans were right-wing and Democrats were...right-wing but trying to masquerade as left.

I don't think it's the party difference, much more so how many Americans become so emotionally invested in politics that it's caused a rift between us all. The two party system has fooled us into thinking we need to be opposed to each other, while they laugh it up over fine wine and T-bones.

[Hypers]

well, america is a big nation and it is hard to avoid different opinions... some people are more conservative and some are liberal... and there can only be one president, so it is natural that both sides fight really hard for the spot.

[ArsenicCatNip]

There is a political divide in America? I thought Republicans were right-wing and Democrats were...right-wing but trying to masquerade as left.

The only real difference is Republicans want to enforce drug control and Democrats want to enforce Gun Control. Other than that they're two in the same now. I'm kind of trailing off here I don't think that's what OP intended on the thread.

As cliché as it sounds I believe the media; specifically several news channels have a huge influence on politics and if they oppose a candidate they will twist everything they do and say to make them look like jackasses. I think that has a influence on people who aren't into politics.

[Abyssal Echo]

The only real difference is Republicans want to enforce drug control and Democrats want to enforce Gun Control. Other than that they're two in the same now. I'm kind of trailing off here I don't think that's what OP intended on the thread.

As cliché as it sounds I believe the media; specifically several news channels have a huge influence on politics and if they oppose a candidate they will twist everything they do and say to make them look like jackasses. I think that has a influence on people who aren't into politics.

there ya have it polititions money and the media hype / B S it buys

[ReginaGeorge]

I don't know, but my guess is religion is a big factor. :\

[FreeFall]

The media may have blame, but I'm thinking something along the lines of the Civil War.

Some Americans want 1 thing, the others don't. They both feel very strongly about their positions and wish others would agree with them, convert to their politics so to speak. That's not going to work, we Americans are stubborn asses and would rather fight to be right than try to speak. That's why we have so many debates and campaigns making their opponents look like evil people, sometimes very embarrassing ones because we learn some of our politicians haven't matured since the 9th grade. Each side's digging their heels in while pointing fingers at the other. There are some exceptions, but that's why I think we're so divided. One side feels the country should be run this way, another says a different way.

[nfs4394]

A bipartisan government system works really well when a country is stable. It allows for both liberals and conservatives to speak their minds and advocate for which legislation they think is most beneficial. This leads to everyone being pleased in some way. However, when you have an unstable economy and soldiers fighting overseas, this is definitely not the best situation. Seeking to repeal laws or add new ones is something you get to do when you aren't $17 trillion in debt. So, for the time being, politicians need to just suck it up and cooperate so that we can solve fundamental problems that are only going to get much worse otherwise

[workingatperfect]

I think it can be partially credited to the fact that there are so many moral/ethical issues right now like drugs, abortion, gay marriage. Also ties in with religion. People take these things so heavily that the differing opinions drives a wedge between the two sides. I also think that any recession can divide people more, because many people have very different ideas of how it should be fixed. And of course, class divisions. One party is said to help the rich, where the other party has been said to be geared towards the middle class. So with these issues all escalating, the divide is bound to get deeper.