[af_vet_rr]

I think what's happening is the people who actually care on both sides are able to more easily express themselves to others who think the same they do (especially the radicals).

I think most Americans don't take politics as seriously or care as much as those of us who post in various internet forums. The various political discussion groups on usenet have been going for well over a decade and it hasn't changed American politics all that much.

I just think it comes down to people are able to find others on the internet with the same opinion, much easier.

The press on the other hand, holds up those of us active on the internet, through sites like FR, even DU, as being representative of regular Americans, when we are clearly not.

[skinkinthegrass]

..well over a decade and it hasn't changed American politics all that much.

...esp. if you discount the actions of Freepers in Fla. courthouses during "the count" after the Nat. Election in Nov. of 2000.

....when Al "the tree" Gore (and his Ilk), seemed to be trying to steal the election....Its' not how many votes you win, Its' who counts the votes....said "Papa" Joseph Stalin, right Shrillary? :p

[The kings dead]

the people who actually care on both sides are able to more easily express themselves to others who think the same

Me, I like a good argument.