Why are we so politically divided?

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13. We're a more abstract society

There's less that ties people together, which people both like and dislike. People want more community at the same time, but everyone should be able to follow their own dreams. It's conflicting.

Following from that, we directly need each other less than ever before. Technology makes getting through a day as an individual pretty easy. Even if you need to let's say move, you'll probably hire some guys from a company, as that is their job, not call your friends and family, because they have their own shit to do. Plus you might not even live anywhere near them anyway, which again, people like and dislike.

And yeah, if you don't think that we (Dems) haven't changed and don't contribute to the dissent, then I'm not sure what to tell you. It's easier today than ever to get together with like minded people, and not have to deal with people that think differently than you do. See: all the blame goes to Reagan and the Fundies. If we could just get rid of the other, everything would be easier. Meaning, diversity is messy. Yet, diversity is great. Another conflict within the human imagination.