In the event that you had not noticed we are all getting swept up in bellicose attacks on candidates and the special interests groups they represent.

As much as many of us try to stay engage in civil discourse we seem to be pulled gloated into that same place of discrediting rather than discussion focused on understanding one another and working toward what we believe are viable solutions.

I have actually read where some political pundits find this hateful campaigning to be fun to watch. And it seems that many voters view this as another version of "The wives of................"

So the question goes to why is this happening across America? Is it just the times we live in? Can we no longer debate in a civil manner? Have those in charge abandoned civil discourse because negative campaigning is more effective? Does it do any good to crush a candidate into the ground and then continually kick him/her for good measure? Has our political arena become today's version of the Roman coliseums? And in what manner is it affecting America/us?

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In the event that you had not noticed we are all getting swept up in bellicose attacks on candidates and the special interests groups they represent.

As much as many of us try to stay engage in civil discourse we seem to be pulled gloated into that same place of discrediting rather than discussion focused on understanding one another and working toward what we believe are viable solutions.

I have actually read where some political pundits find this hateful campaigning to be fun to watch. And it seems that many voters view this as another version of "The wives of................"

So the question goes to why is this happening across America? Is it just the times we live in? Can we no longer debate in a civil manner? Have those in charge abandoned civil discourse because negative campaigning is more effective? Does it do any good to crush a candidate into the ground and then continually kick him/her for good measure? Has our political arena become today's version of the Roman coliseums? And in what manner is it affecting America/us?

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No it has not. However the current administration, the media, the tolerance for selective law enforcement or not all contribute to allowing the minority to appear as the norm....WHICH IN REALITY IT IS NOT.....however the majority, most of which have no personal investment in or are affected personally just do not care enough to do something about it.

As I have said in other threads....frogs in the warming water!!