Country Not as Divided as Seems

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

+1
I'm all ears too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

Your party controls all levers of government. Why hasn't your side proposed any intelligent solutions, unless all they know is how to blame others?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

When you are able to overlook the lying, the misogyny, the racism, the corruption — all of it — just for “illegal immigration” then that says a lot about you.

p.s. illegal immigration isn’t the boogeyman you want it to be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

I'm not a Republican, but my view is that the country is changing too fast for them. Conservatives are more uncomfortable with rapid change than liberals are. They may even think it's dangerous. I am not saying they are wrong, it's a psychological disposition. Liberals are more inclined to accept change and believe change is necessary to solve new problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

I'm not a Republican, but my view is that the country is changing too fast for them. Conservatives are more uncomfortable with rapid change than liberals are. They may even think it's dangerous. I am not saying they are wrong, it's a psychological disposition. Liberals are more inclined to accept change and believe change is necessary to solve new problems.

There is definitely some truth to this... supported by research I think. Rapid change is especially hard to swallow if things have been pretty good for you, which is the case for many people who identify as conservative (white, middle or upper middle class Christian). I think the Trump phenomenon can be explained by traditional conservatives feeling like they were "losing their country" under Obama and seeing Trump/Pence as people who would protect what they see as America's values, combined with working class people who voted for Trump because he's not a politician and thought he could bring the type of change to "the system" that would be needed to help their situations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

I'm not a Republican, but my view is that the country is changing too fast for them. Conservatives are more uncomfortable with rapid change than liberals are. They may even think it's dangerous. I am not saying they are wrong, it's a psychological disposition. Liberals are more inclined to accept change and believe change is necessary to solve new problems.

There is definitely some truth to this... supported by research I think. Rapid change is especially hard to swallow if things have been pretty good for you, which is the case for many people who identify as conservative (white, middle or upper middle class Christian). I think the Trump phenomenon can be explained by traditional conservatives feeling like they were "losing their country" under Obama and seeing Trump/Pence as people who would protect what they see as America's values, combined with working class people who voted for Trump because he's not a politician and thought he could bring the type of change to "the system" that would be needed to help their situations.

Yup. More fearful, by nature.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-in-the-machine/201612/fear-and-anxiety-drive-conservatives-political-attitudes

“this threat-bias can distort reality, fuel irrational fears, and make one more vulnerable to fear-mongering politicians”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

Your party controls all levers of government. Why hasn't your side proposed any intelligent solutions, unless all they know is how to blame others?

We have - a physical barrier. Won’t work? Take all the locks off your windows and doors please

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

Thanks for answering. Interesting that your post also explains why the GOP always complains about the lack of civility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

I have another question: Do you think racists (misogynists) know that they are racist (misogynist)? Not that they know they may be perceived that way by some, but that they realize that their viewpoints consistently support white (male) "power" at the expense of non-white (non-male) "power"? Or do you think it is just subconscious?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

I'm not a Republican, but my view is that the country is changing too fast for them. Conservatives are more uncomfortable with rapid change than liberals are. They may even think it's dangerous. I am not saying they are wrong, it's a psychological disposition. Liberals are more inclined to accept change and believe change is necessary to solve new problems.

There's a difference between "changing too fast" and "changing for the worse." I'd be delighted with fast change - IF it were for the good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

I have another question: Do you think racists (misogynists) know that they are racist (misogynist)? Not that they know they may be perceived that way by some, but that they realize that their viewpoints consistently support white (male) "power" at the expense of non-white (non-male) "power"? Or do you think it is just subconscious?

Studies show most biases are unconscious and labelling someone racist or misogynist does not change anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

I'm not a Republican, but my view is that the country is changing too fast for them. Conservatives are more uncomfortable with rapid change than liberals are. They may even think it's dangerous. I am not saying they are wrong, it's a psychological disposition. Liberals are more inclined to accept change and believe change is necessary to solve new problems.

There's a difference between "changing too fast" and "changing for the 0worse." I'd be delighted with fast change - IF it were for the good.

Well thinking a change makes things worse is related. Liberals are more likely to welcome change for its own sake, conservatives are more like to question it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s no “both sides” to this, there’s no polarization from the left. Whatever your politics, you sound like an angry conservative,

Liberal here. I see a lot of polarization on the left. Both sides are angry right now.

Not a rhetorical question- What the heck do the Republicans have to be mad about? Can a real Republican please explain it to me like I'm 5?

They don’t need a reason. They just are angry and hateful. That’s what they do.

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps being called a "rape apologist" when defending a man who was presumed guilty by so many of you, with absolutely no evidence or corroboration. Or maybe being called "Nazis, racists, Russian trolls, and bots" because we're against illegal immigration?

Silly, right? Why would anyone be angry about those things? You really need to stop feigning innocence and own your part in all of this.

Your party controls all levers of government. Why hasn't your side proposed any intelligent solutions, unless all they know is how to blame others?

We have - a physical barrier. Won’t work? Take all the locks off your windows and doors please

if someone is determined to enter your house, they will break in.