The reason the subject of the CW is resonating so strongly by many these days is simply because we see, hear, and feel the same creeping, dangerous fedguv overreach, over-regulation, and violation of sovereignty that appears to parallel a divided Union in 1861.
There are clearly the same "Two-Americas," identity politics are loudly in play today as the media and Dem Party collude to manipulate public opinion. Bi-partisan establishment-politicians (fronting for elites or own self-serving goals as well as social justice warriors) have sown and fomented division -- as in 1861 in *my* opinion.
Moreover, the same Economic Elephant in the room exists as a driving factor of division -- not so obvious back in 1861, but a factor amongst the two warring factions just the same today.
America IS at war with itself at the moment. Believing otherwise is wishful thinking and delusion. And as was the case in 1861, it is across-the-board sovereignty at stake.
If a tyrannical Hillary somehow becomes President, hell is likely to completely breaking loose; It will make the CW seem like a playground spat. If Trump becomes President, our Republic has the opportunity to restore order and stability.
Like any good FReeper, I totally agree with you about today's political world.
My mood is not quite as dark as, for example Glen Beck's, who can't even bring himself to support someone like Donald Trump, I'm not that pessimistic.
I think Trump will be a welcome breath of fresh air, will protect the Supreme Court against total "progressive" domination, and will do at least some of what more serious conservatives (i.e., Cruz) will appreciate.
A President Hillary, especially if supported by Democrat majorities in Congress, would lock in and expand Obama's agenda making a later conservative recovery all the more difficult, if not impossible.
However, I don't blame my political ancestors, "Ape" Lincoln and his "Black Republicans", for any of this.
I think they did what they were forced to do and in the process accomplished something amazing: 100% abolition of slavery while putting former slaves on a path to full citizenship.
I only regret the actual historical record has been so, so distorted to the point where most African-Americans would say that Lincoln was a Democrat and Jefferson Davis an evil Republican!