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In America, politics is the new religion
- cvaidya1986 9y agoCould we go back to simply discussing ideas on their merits rather than taking sides?
- bilkoo 9y ago"Sociologists have long understood that people rely on elite cues to form their opinions. It’s difficult to understand the nuances of every issue, so Americans generally adopt the views of people who share their values. " I guess this will always be the case, that cue being religion, politics or other ideology.
- profunctor 9y agoHas that ever really been the case?
- Jesus_Jones 9y agoHah, then the communists, terrorists, etc have won. One side likes science and facts, today at least.
- cvaidya1986 9y agoWell if enough people elevate the discussion, hopefully that becomes the norm.
- gt_ 9y agoWhile politics may (I question it) be the new religion, branding is definitely the new church. Companies have adopted the attention, aesthetic principles, devotion and trust that people once reserved only for the church.