Do you think that this country is divided?
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After I watched the airplanes hit the twin towers I thought this is just the kind of crisis this country needed to pull people together. And it did for a while. \n\nWhat really perturbed me was how our President reacted to hearing when the first plane hit one tower. Like so what! His education class was so much more important! Then he was informed of the second plane. Then he took action! He hurried out of the classroom for a briefing. What I will always wonder is and this is what concerns me is did the President of the USA know ahead of time what was going to happen. Why did he wait? \n\nThis President does many things that I consider above the law! I wish he would have taken steps to obey the laws that we all are expected to respect.\n\nIs the US divided? Every day as I hear of one more American soldier being killed I think was it really necessary for war in Iraq? Why did he not take every measure to keep lives from being lost? He did not particpate in war? What experience did he have to authorize it? Just because you have the power to do so does give you the right?\n\nI am not a democrat or republican. I Vote for who I think will do the best JOB! I did not vote for either Kerry or Bush.\n\nWe had no choices. Hopefully someone will step forward that will have our democratic ideals in his heart and will preserve what are founding fathers gave us.\n\nI am tired of corruption in the ranks. Politicians need to come from common people who will represent their constiuents like they pledged to do. Now you have to have millions before you can serve in an elected capacity.\n\nYes we are divided. Let us get back to what this country is supposed to be about. Can anyone tell us what that is?
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I personally feel that this is part of the goverments doing. What I mean is if you think back throught american history can you ever remember a time when all people got along? Kudo's if you can because there isn't. The only difference now is that there are a lot of other ethnic people floating around. \n\nThe black population has been this nations whipping boy for many generations, and only recently did this honer get passed to the muslim/middle eastern folk. (Not trying to offend anyone at home). The more devided you are the less likly you are to unite and "beat the man" at there own endgame.\n\nAs far as interatial marrages go I am a firm beliver in "if its not what you like DON'T DO IT"! Its not for people to tell you that a white and black can't marry or any other gender/racial mix can't either. Some of the most beautiful are the product of interatial unions. Off the top of my head Vin Desil, and the Rock are both products of interatial unions. \n\nNow the white supremestis are a small section of very BITTER (ingorant)  angry white folks. For why else are there tools of choise are fear tactics and assult. Let them colinize there own section of america like the mormans did. Most of them are so messed up that they honestly belive that the holocost never happened. Come on how sick is that! \n\nThe problem in my oponion is not race it is the enviorment in which these people live. In poorer sections of town it is very sad to see these people(no need for a  lable because it effects many citizens and not one specific race) It is a problem that will be on going because the darling politions are to worried about re election. Sadly many don't vote there fore they don't really care.  If you don't belive me think back to New Orleans last year when the hurricane hit. If I am not mistaken the first people of the scene were Canadian not American. Now that is just wack!\n\nIn conclusion, I think that you are correct in that the blame game has got to stop. We have become a nation of people who can't take responsibility for there own actions. So they need to blame other people and, I find it sad. We need to stand up and stay strong in the struggle! Real quick if you want to see something that is garneteed to turn your stomach. There was an episode on Dateline where they were talking to white supremests and there were these twin girls who looked like a younger version of Mary Kate and Ashly Olsen. The things that they were singing and saying was revolting it will make you quite angry if not upest you all together. \n\nI mean come on people we are living in the 21 centery. Everyone is in need of a reality check.\n\n I also ask that you please excuse all my spelling errors!
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When has he ever united people?\nAmericans these days are polarized like never before because of his foreign and domestic policies, and the Iraqis are split up and most of them are scared for their lives, not having any real place to live.\nHow is he a uniter? I would say he is definitely a divider.
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It seems this country is divided...  My personal opinion is everyone blames Bush, but they don't stop and realize that many, many people run this country.  Were we better off with Clinton? Well if people say Bushed lied, then praise Clinton, Clinton lied to the country as well and bombed that country while the scandled unfolded.\n\nMostly too people don't take into consideration that lets say we never went to war, and did nothing after 9/11 (which I believe if Al Gore was in office, nothing would have been done) we would have been hit again, and its either fighting the enemy on his turf, or fighting it here at home, like on 9/11.  God Bless the USA
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United we stand, divided we fall
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Africa was arbitrarily divided by other countries. The "borders" were invented. Tribes that had been at war for centuries were just supposed to get along now because some french or english or german idiot said they belonged to the same country. How would you feel if someone just told you your state was now apart of canada or Iraq, and now has to abide by its laws?
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No. We are a country b/c we help when one part of us needs help. You wouldn't leave your best friend hanging, would you? Well, why should we leave part of our country left to fend for themselves. I'm sure you would want us to do the same for you.
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No! That is what America is all about: religious tolerance and diversity!\n\nOur Flag unites us. Religious sectarianism divides us.
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Every time you spend money which is a government entity there is no separation. Every piece of money says IN GOD WE TRUST. It's what this country was built from. There should be no separation.
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certainly not\nbritish thought everybody  divide n rule\nnow our politicians are perfecting it
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Are those of this country (im talking about the USA)?
347842
When we are working towards peace, tolerance and stability, why should we encourage people to divide? Its the US that is fueling the clashes because they want to see a bleeding Iraq to secure oil supplies!!
992185
What a fantastic question.\nThe politicians are definitely dividing, because most of the American public straddles smack dab down the middle of just about every issue facing America today.  That means that most of us are fairly reasonable and mindful of the complexities that face us locally and nationally; daily and life long. But because of this phenomenon, politicians have to initiate a polarization in order to pull people off of the proverbial fence. How can you have a debate if most people agree? The challenge then, is to package an argument (no matter how seemingly insignificant) to inflame  so that people will start to choose sides. This model makes it easy to hide other real issues that won't be addressed due to the smokescreen created by the subsequent brou ha ha.
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Blessed:  That is a good question.  I often wonder the same thing.  The comments others have made here identify differences.  But I too wonder how this country can split so evenly in most elections.  It is rare for most candidates to win more than 55% of the votes.\n\nI would add to the list of factors:  many Americans are poorly informed about issues and how our economy works.  They are easily misled by perverse campaign strategies that focus on issues with little impact on the average citizen's life.
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I think Americans get along with each other rather well compared to some developing countries.  This country needs both liberals and conservatives to keep both extremes honest and moderated.  Neither extreme is right all the time.
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LOL, on many topics that we disagree I would say yes.  But this nation is based on even their freedom of speech.  It's always good to see and hear all sides on any issue.  That's what makes us the greatest nation in the world.
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we need to register ,, vote... debate ...determine where we as a country are going and decide if we want to go there...\n that would be .....well...probaly impossible.. right now we are to divided...along race and party lines.... sucks .. regardless ...... we are all in this together...\n I dont consider myself a republician or democrat...  I have issues with both partys... we need a third party..\n Libertarian? mabey dont like the whole no standing army thing... other than that they aint to bad.... o well... time to watch tv..lol