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In reply to the discussion: The dilemma that haunts America. [View all]Irish_Dem
(46,579 posts)3. We are in a civil war of sorts.
A psychological one.
States and citizens fighting and defying the federal government.
Trying to overturn a legal election. Storming the Capitol with weapons trying to harm elected officials.
Violence against local, state, federal officials.
Defying common sense health measures during a national pandemic.
The left has been demonized to the point the GOP and magats wish us dead.
We can see it clearly, a big chunk of the American populace is ignorant, delusional, violent, racist.
And they do not listen to facts, evidence, science, reason.
Frankly, it is getting to the point that I would be fine with them seceding.
Let them have their own hellhole country.
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I think the first step to stopping this is to put a stop to Russian propaganda.
Quakerfriend
Oct 2021
#4
The problem is exacerbated by the fact that the opposing party (us) isn't countering
Firestorm49
Oct 2021
#8
I really don't care if my family/coworkers on the other side are inflamed by justice
Efilroft Sul
Oct 2021
#14
Every single thing that hits us from now on will be unprecedented -- climate crises and other
ancianita
Oct 2021
#24
Why not? I do it all the time. I'm not suggesting you do it, either. It's up to you. Only you know.
ancianita
Oct 2021
#33
If you want to see one aspect of what "sane America" is up against, and you haven't already,
BobTheSubgenius
Oct 2021
#26