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Originally Posted by Guest
My theory on partisanship today is that people treat elections and political parties like sports contests and favorite sports teams. Once they commit to the left or right, they support that "team" regardless of the circumstances. Partisans won't listen to any type of fact or reason that suggests that their team may be in the wrong. Your team can be terrible, but you will cheer for that team no matter what.
It's no longer about good government, but only about winning. It explains the irrational bashing of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and now Donald Trump. I don't think it was as bad during the administrations of Ronald Reagan or George H. W. Bush.
How Congress became so partisan, in 4 charts - The Washington Post |
Great post. I think you got it.
In present time, we see Trump supporters getting wrenched backs twisting to change positions with him.
Why do you think issues are not discussed on here. Folks lock in with Trump and it matters not what YOU think but what he thinks.
It is not just Trump, as it permeates both parties.
I first felt this during the Bush/Gore campaign and felt it was sealed with all the controversy in that election. Each party now has to get even and become a party of NO.