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As a European, I find it weird seeing how polarized the entire political system of the USA is. It looks almost like there are 2 religions that do not like each
by dutchmartin 6y ago
As a European, I find it weird seeing how polarized the entire political system of the USA is. It looks almost like there are 2 religions that do not like each other on all levels.
I think politics should be about making laws that make society a better place, but with a two party system only one can have the majority and thus it evens looks undemocratic to me.
- Ancapistani 6y ago> It looks almost like there are 2 religions that do not like each other on all levels. I’ve seen it this way for a long time, ever since I came upon the comparison between the public patriotic display (the Pledge of Allegiance) and public prayer. The treatment of the flag even closely resembles that of a religious icon. It seems to only be getting more intense with each passing season. The left and right have each latched on to what they see as being “American values” and while they are not entirely incompatible, their adherents are polarizing much like my understanding of the Reformation in England.
- bmn__ 6y ago> 2 religions red tribe, blue tribe https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anything-except-the-outgroup/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anythin...