Polarize, inflame, agitate, and make fearful seems to be THE political landscape of our country these days. It's how Fox News and MSNBC make their money and how the extremes of Right and Left keep us distracted. And much of it is supported by the ultra wealthy who seem to erroneously believe that giving opportunity to the middle class, or caring for the environment, or establishing more peace in the world means less for them - and really don't want to see it happen. And hence the anger and rhetoric has become a means to distract and limit government oversight and regulation, and as a way for media to make money.
If all sides simply stop reacting and just quietly started to demand governance from those we elect to govern we'd go a long way to improving all of our lots. Doesn't mean those guilty of fear mongering and distortion should not be called out for what they are, and the facts set straight.. But John Stewart is right - somewhere along the line it has become all about calling each other out and less about moving on and fixing things.
I personally plan on doing both.
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