Posted on Jun 17, 2021
Why The Two-Party System Is Wrecking American Democracy
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...or how to convince people that socialism is the way to go. Here's another example of a Leftist commentator giving away the "Playbook". I occasionally read articles from the Leftist point of view to get an idea of what I, as a Conservative, should be focusing on to stop the socialization of America. I did NOT find this an enjoyable read, but necessary to remain informed.
TSgt David L., SPC Randy Zimmerman,
SGT James Murphy, CPT Jack Durish,
PO3 Bob McCord, COL Mikel J. Burroughs,
SPC Gary Welch, SGT Mark Anderson,
CPL Douglas Chrysler, Maj Marty Hogan,
1SG Steven Imerman, SMSgt David A Asbury,
MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi, MSgt David Hoffman,
SSG Michael Noll, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
SGM Erik Marquez, CW3 Harvey K.
MSgt James Clark-Rosa, Lt Col Mark Avery
TSgt David L., SPC Randy Zimmerman,
SGT James Murphy, CPT Jack Durish,
PO3 Bob McCord, COL Mikel J. Burroughs,
SPC Gary Welch, SGT Mark Anderson,
CPL Douglas Chrysler, Maj Marty Hogan,
1SG Steven Imerman, SMSgt David A Asbury,
MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi, MSgt David Hoffman,
SSG Michael Noll, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
SGM Erik Marquez, CW3 Harvey K.
MSgt James Clark-Rosa, Lt Col Mark Avery
Why The Two-Party System Is Wrecking American Democracy
Posted from fivethirtyeight.com
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I read this twice and saw nothing about socialism. Nada.
One line I do agree with: "Something, in other words, appears to be unique about the binary condition, or in this case, the two-party system, that triggers the kind of good-vs-evil, dark-vs-light, us-against-them thinking that is particularly pronounced in the U.S."
So true.
But I thank SGT Rick Whitmire for p0sting this. The article makes a lot of sense.
Many of our founders, including Washington and Jefferson, warned about political parties. They may have been correct.
One line I do agree with: "Something, in other words, appears to be unique about the binary condition, or in this case, the two-party system, that triggers the kind of good-vs-evil, dark-vs-light, us-against-them thinking that is particularly pronounced in the U.S."
So true.
But I thank SGT Rick Whitmire for p0sting this. The article makes a lot of sense.
Many of our founders, including Washington and Jefferson, warned about political parties. They may have been correct.
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SFC Randy Hellenbrand
They were also very concerned about the possibility of a dictator or tyrant taking control. So, to take that a step further, Dictator Bad, honestly elected president - good. I absolutely know what happened the 6th of January. We all do, but some try to deny it.
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CPT Jack Durish
Once upon a time, the two parties coexisted more or less peacefully, respectfully. Sure, there were places where party machines set people against one another (largely based on race, religion, or nationality) to maintain their hold over "their kind". But, both parties shared a common interest and differed mostly of means to the same end. Sadly, that time has passed and parties that don't share the same interests will view one another as evil.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
CPT Jack Durish - Along those lines, I must relate a bit of family history.
My dad, a strong Democrat and an Uncle, a strong Republican would, often when they got together, sit down over a beer and argue politics. The discussion would get pretty heated.
However, once the discussion was closed, they were best of friends, and remained so their entire lives.
My father explained: That was just politics. We are family.
I wish this "family," the United States, could understand that.
My dad, a strong Democrat and an Uncle, a strong Republican would, often when they got together, sit down over a beer and argue politics. The discussion would get pretty heated.
However, once the discussion was closed, they were best of friends, and remained so their entire lives.
My father explained: That was just politics. We are family.
I wish this "family," the United States, could understand that.
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