how to fix our polarization?

[bobabode]

I, for one, don't see Secretary Clinton as the lesser of two evils at all. I see an over qualified hire with a certain toughness that gives Vlad Putin night sweats.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by merrylander

The problem iis that in a Democratic primary Republicans would vote for the candidate they think would be easy to beat, and vice versa.

Primaries are NOT democratic nor should they be, if you want a say in either party's candidate then join said party

Ayup. Too much opportunity for rodent fornication in an open primary scenario.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by JCricket

I can see your point in practicality, but it is only good for this election. Trump is not causing a unification per se, but rather a choice of the lesser of two evils. I think the people in the GOP who vote for HC are pretty sickened by it. I also think with their hate of the woman, she better be a pretty dam good president or the next election will make this one look nice.

How good she will be depends on how the house and senate go. If the GOP still controls both we will likely be treated to four more years of obstruction.

Ref: McCain's comments regarding SCOTUS nominees. We can but hope he gets his ass handed to him on a plate.

[JCricket]

Originally Posted by bobabode

I, for one, don't see Secretary Clinton as the lesser of two evils at all. I see an over qualified hire with a certain toughness that gives Vlad Putin night sweats.

Yeah, but are you a democrat or republican? Republicans that vote for Hillary think she is the lesser of two evils. My opinion of course.

[donquixote99]

I think that the worst polarization will cure itself once there is not a high volume propaganda effort energizing the usual polarizing effect of a political contest.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

I think that the worst polarization will cure itself once there is not a high volume propaganda effort energizing the usual polarizing effect of a political contest.

The right is heavily invested in polarization...there they make their money--television, radio, books; it is a very profitable business.

[nailer]

Originally Posted by icenine

The OP does not realize that Trump is actually unifying Americans, but not in the way Trump desires. His politics of division is actually creating a consensus around Hillary.

When disaffected voters realize that voting for people like Trump is not in their interests we will get back on track. Clinton will need to be a force in this.

The clearest consensus will be those who decline the right to vote.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by bobabode

I, for one, don't see Secretary Clinton as the lesser of two evils at all. I see an over qualified hire with a certain toughness that gives Vlad Putin night sweats.

Yeah Vlad is responsible for globalizaton, the hollowing out of our manufacturing industry.

Yeah Vlad invited in the Chinese to eat our lunch.

Vlad prevented us from investing in our infrastructure.

The essentials which the people are complaining about, Vlad has prevent us from effectively addressing.

[nailer]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

I think that the worst polarization will cure itself once there is not a high volume propaganda effort energizing the usual polarizing effect of a political contest.

The Donald will be doing all he can to keep the spotlight's focus. The pole that resonates strongly around him is a potential force behind which a true American fascist could do damage to our republic. These two polarizing/unlikable candidates are a product our growing - uniquely fascist - way of life.

[nailer]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

Yeah Vlad is responsible for globalizaton, the hollowing out of our manufacturing industry.

Yeah Vlad invited in the Chinese to eat our lunch.

Vlad prevented us from investing in our infrastructure.

The essentials which the people are complaining about, Vlad has prevent us from effectively addressing.

Vlad is the boogeyman.