My Short Rant About the Polarization of America.

I spend a great deal of time on the internet. In this day and age, who in my age group doesn't? What I believe sets me apart from a great deal of my peers, is that I am a frequent visitor of the political scene. Politics interest me, as it should for any citizen in any given country. I particularly enjoy reading articles from more moderate sites, with a more diverse commenter base. 

The clash of ideas, the competitive spirit, and great discussion enthrall me. I follow the word of those who can make a valid point and defend it well using their mastery of language. I come there for the sound and logical debate, where several people can read a story or article, and passionately argue their point of view. 

What I don't come there for, are the caustic, vitriolic comments spewed out from those who have no real point, and are frankly, brainwashed by their respective political wing to simply believe. Call them the vocal minority or stupid internet trolls, but these brainwashed commenters ruin any real political debate there may have been. Being quite frank here, I hate them with a passion. Their incessant use of buzzwords make me sick. Their ill-informed arguments boil down to several core untruths. They have a blind loyalty to their political party, refusing to compromise on anything whatsoever. A little like the politicians we have in D.C. now, eh? 

As much as I loathe these people, I do think they highlight an important issue in America today. Politics are getting more and more polarized. People simply refuse to see policies and propositions coming from the other end of the political spectrum in a calm, logical manner. They  choose not to debate with the other side, let alone compromise. They can only stand by their position, throw up strawmen and redirect. They never debate. 

Let's look at Fox News. I think we can all safely say that they are unapologetically pro-Conservative. They spin the news in such a way that stories about the Conservatives are seen in a golden light cast from the heavens, and stories about the Liberals and current administration are seen in a negative light. This isn't beneficial for anybody. It only further polarizes the nation. Conservatives take what they get, and Liberals, after a little fact checking, become disgusted at falsehoods weaved in with the story. Lies of omission are still lies. 

A polarized nation is a nation in deadlock. A nation at odds with itself. Simply put, it isn't good. I actually fear for the future, as the politicians we put up in D.C. can't make any real change, change we dearly need. 

How can we solve this issue? We can't. Not by any conventional means in any case. And this is why I fear. 

Just my rant, and my worries, for the day.