tazzygirl
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Depends on what front that "war" is waged.
Actually Taz, I think the war is being waged now. We have two definitive sides that are ideologically sitting at opposite ends of the political spectrum. People are tagged all the time as being left or right, when in reality, a good many folks sit within a few degrees of center on most issues. These aren't the people who make the most noise though, nor grab the attention, nor push for new legislation. They may get fired up over a given topic, but as a whole, not so much.
The further you venture out along political lines however, the more the whole becomes important rather than a given subject. When you look at court cases that grab the media's attention, what you see often is something driven by the extreme end of one side or another. When you look at elections, there is an undeniable drive from both sides to seed the Supreme Court. When you look at social issues, you see polar opposites establishing stances from which they do not want to either compromise or deviate.
The war is being waged, in the courts and at the ballot box. The issue is, if we have a structural change, a deep one, what it will expose are two sides who cannot stand each other, sides that are held in check somewhat by the structure we currently have, sides that if brought to the table to figure out the next step will have more acrimony for each other than they have either compassion or desire to compromise.
I don't know how we could affect such a change without laying open deep differences, and deep animosities. Personally I think some type of conflict is coming. I don't think we'll divide up into sides and start shooting each other. I do think demonstrations, social unrest, and some violence are on tap if the government does not get it's shit together. Too, the government is a reflection of the people in that we elect who we elect. So many people feel disenfranchised by the whole election cycle anyway, if not for the outside influences, then by the fact they live in a district where their vote doesn't matter anyway.
Dunno.
But as far as figuring it as some future war, I don't think we have to wait. I think it's here now. It's just not being fought with guns and bullets.
I agree with most of what you posted.
I believe many of the people atthe fringes are driven there by fear and misinformation... and we all know who perpetuates the majority of that... and I dont mean a particular side.
What I meant by front is what the subject will be. Look at what slavery did to this country. yes, I know, some will argue that it was about state rights. yes, those states who realized they could lose their property if the visited family in states that no longer allowed slavery.... states that were upset that, once their property was "misplaced" (actually ran away) then the property owner would have little recourse to retrieve that property.
Anyways, this isnt about slavery.. and yes, I agree, a war is brewing. Its going to be nasty, I actually do expect alot of blood shed. Instead of North vs South, it will be people vs government. I dont envision it becoming like Libya... but it will come here none the less.
Its not to the guns and bullet stage yet... but if the recent comments by the NRA have anything to do with it, it soon could be. People are angry, scared and sick and tired of not being heard. Those same groups insist other groups should not be heard.
Keep your hands off my medicare group are the ones advocating for less government.. except when it affects them. Those who support the NRA would have a fit if the government started shooting citizens. Those who preach the bible show little compassion for others. The list of hypocrisy goes on and on.... and its all along the spectrum of political ideology.
Many of us are moderates... just a few leans one way or the other. But most can find a path to meet. Its the fringe who cannot.. and these are the people who are being catered too.
And if that doesnt scare people, the knowledge that "we the people" are being manipulated by fear and anger.... then the wars will surely come... on many fronts.
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