< Everyone claims to not obey it but the force of tribalism is strong. There is no enlightened man above it. Oh, I think that as a American who disdains both m

< Everyone claims to not obey it but the force of tribalism is strong. There is no enlightened man above it. Oh, I think that as a American who disdains both major political parties, I can claim that honor. > The best use it well. Sure, modern politicians are great at that. > The worst are used well by it. Yep. Sounds about right. By the way, it's going to destroy your country, too. Surprised that's not obvious. Civil wars suck, I've worked in the aftermath of two. Likely will not go that far in the UK, likely just a breakup and some civil unrest, but there is that risk with any breakup. In the US, I'd say there's a much higher chance. > You feel gigantic, not like a single man, but like a giant ocean swell. It's always amazing to me how different individuals can be. The idea of gaining power and feeling great because I'm shouting with thousands of other people gives me the willies. Sure, protests are necessary, but it's not a feeling we should relish. It means our government is failing. And more often, when large groups of people gather to express emotion, it's for far more malevolent ends.