• @chonglibloodsport
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    17 months ago

    The US now, more than at any time I can remember, seems to be polarized into two groups who absolutely despise each other. Why not be honest and declare the experiment a failure? Split the country in two and go on with your lives.

    • @nomous
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      7 months ago

      We’re not conveniently geographically separated though, it’s more of a rural/urban divide and despite what a lot of people think the two areas actually rely on each other. Try growing corn in a city or educating competent medical/engineering workforce in a small town and you’ll run into logistical issues pretty quickly.

    • ASeriesOfPoorChoices
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      17 months ago

      more than in 1861? I find that hard to believe.

      and before you say you don’t remember then: no.

      • @chonglibloodsport
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        07 months ago

        When I said “I can remember” I was specifically referring to living memory for me (as a 40yo), not to ancient history going back to the civil war.

        I have heard people talking about a potential looming second civil war. When I see Supreme Court justices openly taking sides in political debates I start to wonder what will be next.

        • ASeriesOfPoorChoices
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          17 months ago

          “ancient history” lol.

          The last civil war widow only died a few years ago (Dec 16, 2020).