Why are people only worried about supporting one side of the political field?
919102
While that's a noble ideal, it is human nature to disagree.  Everyone has their own set of life experiences that helped shape their beliefs and the priority they give different aspects of life, including those that intersect with the government.  Also, for the intellectually lazy, it's simply easier to demonize opponents instead of addressing their concerns and engaging in reasoned debate.
923335
What is it about the quote that you find so interesting?  That is the way politics is played.  Candidates spend as much time trying to demean and demoralize their opponent as they spend telling you why they are so wonderful themselves.  They could care less who they hurt in the process.  In my mind, this is one of the big reasons why the country is so divided - hate based politics.  It isn't enough to support your candidate or party anymore - you are supposed to "hate" your opponent.  Solving issues just doesn't seem important anymore.
1094090
Nope.  I enjoy a good debate and monitor politics closely but I have many other interests and hobbies.  It only occupies one area of my life.  Sometimes though I will argue for something I am against just to get a good, lively conversation going!
893833
It's partly the former but mostly the latter.  The most difficult thing is to make people understand that our political system is exactly what they allow it to be.  Most people actually ask the question "what can one person do?"  The truth is when you put enough "one persons" together you have a group.  Put enough groups together you have a movement.\n\nWe can change the plitical envireonment in the US.  It will not be fast and it will not be easy.  But then, worthwhile things never are.
1034274
If you think republicans are evil, why would you consider becoming one? (and yes I agree with you)  Nobody ever said you have to lean completely to the left or completely to the right.  There are a lot of people sitting in the middle of the fence.  Instead of worrying about that, why not worry about your stance on the actual issues behind everything?
188346
I used to think so. I always said that politics is just a mechanism to drive people apart. I felt that everyone, when it got right down to it wanted the same things; security, food, opportunity and a positive outlook. Liberals seem to want this but their approach is more motherly. they want to establish govt programs to equalize the playing field so that nobody can fail. Conservatives want to limit the amout of support so that those that are ambitious and creative are rewarded while those that do not produce are not rewarded with the fruits of those who are industrious. Either way, everyone really does want the same things, hopefully we can find a way to get along and make it work.
1048626
They don't know how to argue based on facts, so they attack people based on their beliefs and make assumptions about them based on their affiliation.  unfortunately, as long as there are ignorant people around, these types of attacks will continue.  the best thing people can do is educate themselves about their own political beliefs, so they can argue why they think their beliefs are good ones, rather than how much someone sucks b/c they have  different beliefs.
752557
Good Point.  I think it is just because they care about their liberal agenda.  They truly don't care about anything else.  That's just my opinion.
1039607
I'm insanely interested in politics, but I've never aligned myself to one party or the other. The ideology behind politics is amazing to me, but to blindly follow ANYTHING in this world today is asinine to me.
962096
There are a lot of closed-minded people in the world. They want people to hear their opinion, but don't have time for others. It really is a shame, because its not just "everyday people" who act like this, but politicians - all across the spectrum - that do as well.
921824
Because there can never be one side. People always need competition just to have something to fight about and to appose eachother with. It is sad but all of us have fallen for it and I never see it changing.\nThat is why we have 2 different major parties and why everyone is at eachothers throats.
508877
A lot of people don't watch the news... a lot of people are pissed when the President's comments come on during their tv show... \n\nthe majority of these people clearly don't care...they just think it's their duty to vote and they don't want to vote for a "flip-flopper"... and that's about as far into the issues that they go... name calling works with these people and it's a major reason that Bush won in the first place...\n\nYou only have two reasons that you support Bush right now if you ask me... ignorance or you're wealthy... if you voted for him based on morals and you still support him.. hahaha... you haven't been paying attention\n\nYou also have a small contingent that only listens to conservative news stations that are clearly slanted... apparently they believe what they hear is the truth, as long as it supports what they think? It's really sad if you ask me... there is 10 times more opinion in fox news stories and interviews than any other station out there... it's a joke...
679971
There is a lot of middle ground - they're just not as loud.  There are moderate Republicans and Democrats, as well as a larger number of independents than most people realize.   If there were no middle ground, there would be no swing voters and never any change in power.\n\nBut I do agree that there is a great deal of stubbornness with those who do wholly identify with a party.  The concept that "This person is a Republican, I'm a Republican, they must be right and good!" (also true with Democrats) exists far too often.  It also doesn't help that many people don't really educate themselves to more than a handful of issues and don't bother researching candidates.  As a result, it isn't as much about picking the best candidate as it is about electing someone from your party (and consequently gloating or complaining about it, depending on the winner).  Who cares if they're working for my best interests?  WE WON!!!  Of course, candidates and the media know this and help to push it along, concentrating more on image and hot-button issues than an overall set of policies.  \n\nFinally, the electoral college "winner take all" system lends itself heavily to a 2-party system, meaning there's not much room for the middle ground.  The middle ground is actually usually swallowed up by the 2 parties and labeled as moderates on both sides.  This also means that every issue is divided into an A or B category, and pretty much forces someone to either agree with their party or simply become apathetic towards the issue.
745034
because most people don't agree with their views. that's why they don't run on their views
561308
I have found that a lot of people don't like to even talk about anything that has to do with politics for fear of making waves.  Seems that we all want to live our peaceful lives and as long as we aren't directly affected on a daily basis then ... who cares.
489686
Well, everybody is looking for their own interest in this regard. People who are protesting are protecting their interests. All in all there is nothing wrong in protesting but  it is up to the government to take decision which serve larger interest!!!!
789679
your question does not make much sense. its good that we have both so no single side can get complete control, now that's something to be afraid of