McGovern, Goldwater on Divisive Politics and '88 Election

[BeyondGeography]

Snapshot of a political culture at the edge of an active volcano before it was consumed.

[love_katz]

1. Wow. What a difference compared to today.

I loved McGovern and hated Goldwater, back in the day, but the vast difference in their ability to speak civilly to each other is in stark contrast to the way Republiturds treat Democrats today. Thank you for posting this, although I will always hate conservatism.

[BeyondGeography]

2. Thank you for your post

The last minute (13:20-14:20) is the poetry of a once great democracy. It’s worth appreciating, and grieving.

[appalachiablue]

3. Interesting exchange and actually civil since it's before

the zenith of Newt, Rove and others. One time at work late in the day, staff in the office next to me said they had been talking to McG. A few minutes later I left and went down Pa. Ave. I looked up and there was McGovern striding right past as big as life.