It's important to choose one's enemies wisely. They define who you are, in contrast. One theory for the rising internal discord in the USA's public sphere is w

It's important to choose one's enemies wisely. They define who you are, in contrast. One theory for the rising internal discord in the USA's public sphere is we no longer have "The Communists" as our convenient "The Other". For purposes of scapegoat, rhetorical foil, and cast of usual suspects. What is "Liberal Democracy" without "Communism" to push against? For better or worse, we're now finding out.