Why do you guys think the country is so divided?

[ThaSaltCracka]

what are the main issues, and why do you think they divide us so much?

[daryn]

the country should be divided. the US is big. different areas have different wants and needs.

[ThaSaltCracka]

yeah, but its seems like people disagree with each other a lot more lately. Just look at the recent election, Bush received the most votes ever, but Kerry also received the most votes ever for a loser. I just find that astounding. I personally think its because of the President and his stances on a lot of issues.

Note: I am not arguing that his stances are wrong, rather that they just lead to this polarization.

[wacki]

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Note: I am not arguing that his stances are wrong, rather that they just lead to this polarization.

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Is that a disclaimer? We've been seeing alot of these lately.

[ThaSaltCracka]

I didn't want people to start arguing about his policies.

[wacki]

I know, it was a good move. I hope you will have better luck with your disclaimer.

[lastchance]

Yes, the President's stances do lead to polarization. He is that maniac LAG who will divide a country. One of his stances is the way he rebuffed the UN on the way to going to war in Iraq, people either saw that as genius or stupidity.

However, I also believe there is a difference in the way Liberals and Conservatives view the world, a difference in their ideology, so to speak, and that also contributes heavily.

You do not notice these differences much until a President very aggressively and almost exclusively supports one ideology over another.

My theory, anyway.

[ThaSaltCracka]

yeah I think the President has caused it, but what is surprising is how many people support him. He didn't alienate himself, he just alienated about half of America.

[lastchance]

Hey, you only need 51%.... Checks and balances are there for a reason though, especially the Judges, who are, right now, IMHO, probably one of the biggest impediments in Bush carrying out some of his policy.

[daryn]

this seems bogus. judges are supposed to interpret the constitution, and that's it. problems arise when judges try to legislate from the bench.