I would suggest that the polarization is advantageous to the people shaping public opinion. Sells more soda and antacids. I dont agree its "ideological"; inste

I would suggest that the polarization is advantageous to the people shaping public opinion. Sells more soda and antacids. I dont agree its "ideological"; instead it is "tribal". Ideology: "My body my choice" == vaccination and abortion should be individual decisions. "Free speech is good" == people can protest for and against racial separation or elimination, regardless of the race in question. As the tribes we see society dividing into stand on both sides of those two examples, and many others, I can't say I see "ideology" as the dividing factor.