These researchers would agree with you, so it's not exactly a fringe idea. I think it's not more commonly discussed because most people aren't used to doing roo

These researchers would agree with you, so it's not exactly a fringe idea. I think it's not more commonly discussed because most people aren't used to doing root cause analysis that spans several steps. It's easy to just assume the other side is filled with uneducated fools or truly evil people than it is to keep asking "why" repeatedly and come to conclusions. Also it makes sense that both major US parties are mostly filled with wealthy people, so if they can keep "the poors" fighting about orthogonal issues, the two parties can stay in power. https://www.noemamag.com/welcome-to-the-turbulent-twenties/ https://www.noemamag.com/welcome-to-the-turbulent-twenties/