We, as a nation, have NEVER been as divided as we are today and I'm probably older than you and have not only an excellent memory, but know history!
We are THIS divided, due to many things; not the lest of it the 8 years of Obama.
There WAS a time, in America, when everyone saw the same movies, listened to the same popular music, listened to the same radio shows, then watched the same T.V. shows, and it was only the idiot fringe, who had different views about most things.
When was this?
I grew up in that America, in the '50's... that was the last of that world, but it was glorious, and it will be again.
Right. Things are way more serious then they’ve ever been.
In the past we all shared certain core values but disagreed on the best way to achieve them.
Now there are 2 sides who are committed to diametrically opposed, mutually exclusive world views.
There have always been riots and protests but they revolved around specific events or issues. Now one side says the other has no right to exist.
In the past we disagreed with each other.
Now we frickin’ despise each other.
>>There WAS a time, in America, when everyone saw the same movies, listened to the same popular music, listened to the same radio shows, then watched the same T.V. shows, and it was only the idiot fringe, who had different views about most things.
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Very excellent post.
As I recall, George Washington in so many words expressed your same thoughts. He was referring to how our country would be unified and stay together because we shared the same culture, values, etc.
Nopardons and George Washington. A good combination : )
You nailed it, common memory among men is the primary force in our world..... United we stand, divided we fall is a prophecy.
I’ve pondered various belief systems through the ages, and our nation has become untethered from our past cohesive Christian faith.