The people you're referring to are also engaging in partisan battles. As you can probably tell, it's not very convincing to those on the opposite side (yours, i

The people you're referring to are also engaging in partisan battles. As you can probably tell, it's not very convincing to those on the opposite side (yours, in this case). I agree, it's divisive. It's why I try not to do so whenever there's a chance that I might change someone's mind. Quip or not, it frames the conversation in partisan terms, and people on the other side are going to check out if you do that. I'm not defending partisan warfare, but being divisive in response isn't going to contribute to making the conversation any less divisive. I can't stop you, obviously, but realize that you're doing your own position a disservice by making it less likely that people will listen. Or, if you like, think of it this way: the country is divided about equally politically. You only need to sway a small portion of people to win an election. If you can engage with like-minded people who lean the other way but the opposing party can't, you're likely to win consistently. Don't you want to win? (Democrats, you take note too.)