We are a country divided and the distinctions are becoming more distinct. Evolutionary psychology says we treat each other like foreigners with fear, suspicion, and disgust.
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Has Our Political Divide Shredded Our Shared American Values?
Our political divide is so acrimonious, can we actually articulate values that all Americans share? Can we list them? Do we live them?
Thoughts on the 2016 Presidential Election Survey (Shmaltz & Menudo)
My good blogging buddy, Shmaltz, is collecting opinions about the 2016 election via a survey. Be chum, be a pal, be a sport, and help her out, why don’tcha?
Gaslighting Perceptions of Politics
With the death of Roger Ailes, we are focused on the contributions of news to political polarization. Now we have liberal fake news to contend with. Here we examine the role of perception in our polarized politics.
Paul Ryan’s office is gaslighting America on the AHCA – Vox
The blatant lies can be maddening. Unfortunately, they can be convincing if repeated often enough. This is the gaslighting of America. Paul Ryan’s office is
Quick Thoughts: Trump’s “Apology”
Three things that make an apology a real apology and how Trump is the opposite!
