General Discussion

Just think about what you said. Now I did not see your OP but I have written something probably similar 2 or 3 years ago and was thwacked for it as being over the top. We are in a civil war of sorts because we have mental mind sets that are completely opposite. One is hateful and destructive of just about everything. And the other wants to move forward. Never the twain shall meet at this point.

Obama's presidency and the obstruction he has faced over 8 years. Secessionist sentiments on a notable part of the electorate. Virtually no reaching across the aisle by the GOP on just about every issue. The "all my way" or I will destroy mentality. The SCOTUS appointment mess is a key example of this non shooting civil war. And the latest protestations that the other side will not concede and not cooperate in governing with Hillary in the White House.

What we have is a virtual political and even cultural civil war with one faction determined to destroy the other. Be honest the GOP is trying to eliminate the Democratic party or anyone who is NOT a GOP supporter. Look at hate radio and look at all the murderous rhetoric saying that non GOPPERS are destroying the country, taking away all freedoms et al.

So if we are not in some kind of political and cultural civil war I don't know what else we could be in. What we are in makes the Hatfields & McCoys skirmish look like a birthday party.

The trouble is I do not know how we address it. And the battle lines are like Vietnam. There are no front lines.