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 To me, it's odd how I could have the exact same response as this to how I feel about the Republican party. We are so damn politically divided as a society. I hate it. Our opposite conclusions and vilifying the opposite side makes me believe that we're being played by the government and the media as a whole. Both sides of this spectrum probably have some fair points and fair policies, but because we frame our differences so publicly now, political parties have to be extremely different and go to the far side of the spectrum to stand out so that they can be viewed as the polar opposite. We barely have any bi-partisan issues that parties and people just agree upon for the good of the nation. What the fuck? Most people aren't extremely left or extremely right. What the fuck? Love you brother. Appreciate your insight on this. 
 division will be employed!  biomedical, political, socioeconomic, genetics, etc. 
 I think the media environment has a lot to do with it. Frankly though I’m only ever worried about the party in power. Right now that’s liberals. When the conservatives were in control I was liberal. Now that the liberals control society I am conservative. I will likely always be in opposition to the dominate authoritarian side. Just what feels right to me. 
 They all need to get thrown out on their ass and reminded of who really runs shit!