Has our country ever been so divided politically?

Question

And why do you think this is?

Answer 1

I think we are becoming more divided and I think you can thank the Media for implanting it in peoples heads about how bad things are. In reality they are not that bad. Read This. I think it is accurate.

Answer 2

i would have to say definately yes. i am not being a sexist or racist, but it is because of clinton and obama they have made such a giant leap from the traditional old white man being president. and people  are jumping on both sides of the line as in women want clinton african americans want obama and old republicans want mccain. it is a sad state that our country is in........................ throwing lyes and talking trash that is not what our political system was founded on

Answer 3

Oh, yes, many times. I think it's because we are competive creatures who believe the other guys are wrong.

Answer 4

yes . in 1861 it was a doozie!

Answer 5

Sure it has...remember Bush &  Gore ?   It's because America is evenly divided  in their opinions.

Answer 6

Our politics have always been divided and always will be. Its the nature of democracy.

Answer 7

Civil War between North and South. Also Mcartyhism. Plus Civil Rights Movement against segregation. Vietnam.

Over whether not to join in a secon global war in WW2.

Though division over an out and out officialy aknowledged and adapted policy of torture perhaps a first. Though issues of El Salvador and other places can be mentioned. Iraq now on that list.

Answer 8

yeah ever since the starting of political parties, there will always be people looking to progress and others happy where they are, it all follows personal interest