2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I am Very Disappointed with the Democratic Party [View all]slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)both segments of society have less to lose in some respects. The younger feeling invulnerable and idealistic and the older look back on 'going along' and what that has done to our nation. Unfortunately not going along could mean things get worse before they get better.
We fight like hell against a President Bush, but remain complacent and even hostile towards those who challenge policies under a Democratic leadership. The team mentality in politics has become so ingrained to many people, that needs to change, and it is, hence the large rise of independents.
As you mention with Lincoln, sometimes the old established beliefs need to be challenged, we need to think outside the box. We are well past the need for one step forward, two steps backwards.