Is America the most divided it has ever been?
356770
Of course we all know there have been events in history where there was no question about the division of this country, with that said , even though we don't have a civil war going on , we are most definitely divided.
1074465
the total sum of U.S politics is indefinable with a single word, the U.S contains a diversity of opinion from communist parties to fascist parties. However if you want to generalize; well just look at the government they elected, neo-realist / neo-conservative politicians, the same creed that have always maintained a vice like grip on the central executive. You also have to look at the party system, there is only one party in America, the corporate nexus party, the republicans and democrats just have different business interests. There is also the factor of religion, we are talking about a nation of self hating puritans - extremely conservative, racist, armed to the teeth and afraid of anything new or different. I suppose if you were to compare America with other liberal democracies in Europe, it;s clearly the most conservative. I am personally disgusted by the patriotic sensationalism bound to American culture, it's not their fault but it's still pretty repugnant, Americans are generally raised as flag waving, god fearing, isolated, and extremely ignorant young people, and this simply has to change if the world is to stand a chance, it's the most important country in world politics - they need to start getting things right.
801658
Yes. Beleive it or not people bush has a huge following in middle America. And he is pro religion and pro guns. And he plays to the older generation, the generation that goes and votes the most. 39-60 age groups. These are the highest percentage of voters in American.
1083845
I believe that most Americans are under the illusion that they truly have free speech, true democracy. etc..   Compare the actions of previous actions of dominant empires throughout history.  Have we transformed or are Americans fooled by a cleaver rouse.
987867
The country is divided yes, but thats not the reason people can't talk to eachother.  Americans are spoiled, selfish, and generally immature.  Instead of intellectual discussion, we resort to name-calling and clicks.  Its really sad, but I don't know how to fix it.  Maybe we could build a giant hand to slap everyone upside the head or something so that they would shut-up and listen to eachother? (j/k)
970864
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.
707217
Is America ? I think so
1181433
Yes let's unite and fight terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons wiping out mankind!\n\nBeing divided is the desire of the politicians -- for POWER and WEALTH.\nThe government should fear all its people, REPUBLICANS or DEMOCRATS! (And you independents!)
810875
That's a fair break down.  The Great American melting pot has become the The Great American melt down.\n\nBOILING POT!
441187
Geographically no, the continent consists of North and South American, so in that sense (and if you also lump Europeans, Arabs, Indians, Chinese etc. together as Eurasians) they are all American.\n\nCulturally, politically and as inhabitants of a country that calls itself 'America the free', whatever its correct title then of course they are...by definition.\n\nGenetically or even biologically if you regard Homo sapiens as having sub-species, most Americans are in fact European or African etc. The only true Americans in historical times are full-blood native Indians.
520886
America....it would definately be number 1. Why? Because we are a divided people no matter what other people from other counries believe. See, that's where the problems stands. No one sees all American people. The news only shows you what it wants to. We as a country are in big time trouble. We have a ton of issues. Until we get our voices heard as a people we will continue to have problems.
185412
Our Country is more divided that I have ever seen it. With the illegal immigration problem now, that divides us even more. The Republicans have instilled all the fear with their politics and methods. The people are growing farther apart everyday because of their party preferences. I am getting real sick of Republicans bashing and being cruel to Americans. It's way out of control, and they are teaching their children to hate people. I think it's really sick and dysfunctional behavior. It's pretty bad when you have a 12 year old saying your trash because you might have voted for President Clinton. It's happening on these pages, right here, everyday now.
965348
Hi again Mayso...\nGoing by what I have learnt (we don't exactly worry about the US here in Australia :P) American politics has never been driven by democratic ideals, rather the economics was the driving force behind many decisions made. However, these decisions were made with the American people in mind.\nI would suggest going to Google, and having a looksie...\n:)\nGood luck
966292
I agree segregate a society and it remains fractured and separated. This only further separates us rather than unites us.  America is supposed to a melting pot in which are differences are celebrated rather than criticized.  As long as people continue to look at our differences rather than our similarities, how are we to be united.
754617
No.  The nation is divided into parts.  All those parts will never get along with all the other parts so long as religion and politics are intertwined together, which I think will be always.  Look at India...they had Hindus, Muslims, and Sikks.  They were divided along the lines of religion and politics.  They will always be at odds with each other until these two things become separate or one.
335013
Isn't that the American way...
786788
My USA citizen countrymen/women. The USA is a melting pot of many colors and nationalities. I hope all of us would defend each other against outside forces or entities. We should not allow other people to divide us by bringing up issues in the past that they use to stir up past ills. The past is and should remain there, in the past. Issues of today are issues of today. We all had our good and bad pasts, they are over with. Today we should look at each other as AMERICAN compatriots.