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No, I don't believe they are. Most people are apathetic towards politics in the first place, and those who aren't just don't care to express their opinions. It's a small, small percentage of Americans who are politically polarized, and most of them are people who hold some sort of office.
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No, I don't think we really are, if you're in a crowd of people talking politics it's just a few who are polarized because if you really take the time to talk to the quieter lot it's clear they're not polarized and are either clear about the issues (so sure of their vote and don't feel the need to argue it) or completely apathetic about politics.
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No not really. The media loves to find the most ignorant and unintelligent people to interview and ask their opinions. The second problem are the analysts on corporate payrolls who come out citing their research on public opinion. It doesn't help politicians play games and label themselves 'tea party or bulldogs.' Not all politicians are like that but for the most part the media is or portrays it that way because they have to meet their corporate obligations to the people who sign their checks. Most Americans have their own opinions on matters even as republicans or democrats. Most us think for ourselves but we keep our mouths shut because the 25% of Americans who are stupid and ignorant will yell and scream when we don't go along with their thought processes.
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In my opinion Americans are as divided as they were before the Civil War. This situation is largely the creation of our politicians, who are quite successful in manipulating the masses. Often when I listen to the "issues" of the day, I'm reminded of the tried and true technique called "misdirection" used by Stage Magicians. It works.
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The "media" is controlled in America, by greedy elitist one world government proponents. I tend to ignore their bull sh*t whenever they talk.
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