Hmm ... my theory on the increase in the political divide would be that it mirrors the polarization in the electorate generally. 30 years ago, politicians crossed party lines more often, and the parties had more overlap in issues and fewer absolute litmus tests. I used to vote for people of various parties depending on the person and the election. But nowadays it's very different, and it feels more like one's values will be aligned with one side of the political spectrum or the other.
Hmm ... my theory on the increase in the political divide would be that it mirrors the polarization in the electorate generally. 30 years ago, politicians crossed party lines more often, and the parties had more overlap in issues and fewer absolute litmus tests. I used to vote for people of various parties depending on the person and the election. But nowadays it's very different, and it feels more like one's values will be aligned with one side of the political spectrum or the other.
The politics of dancing, the politics of mmm feeling good - Wang Chung.