A disease in the public mind Is U.S. more divided now than any time since Civil War? No -- we're not raising armies and shooting at each other yet No, slavery will forever be the most divisive issue in America's history No, it's human nature to think things are worse today than they were "back in the old days" No, the Sixties was a more divisive time than today No, it just seems that way because of fake news Yes, and it's Donald Trump's fault Yes, the rise of identity politics has resulted in cultural and political tribalism Yes, the conflict today is over the issues of life, faith and family -- they affect everyone and the stakes are greater Yes, it's because 1 side refuses to "tolerate" anything but its own perspective Yes, when 1 side demands OTHERS adopt its beliefs, like on marriage, there is no room for compromise Yes, and the elites want it that way so they can control us Yes, the growth of large Democrat-controlled urban centers gives those areas too much political power over other areas Yes, massive non-Western European immigration has replaced the common culture of the 19th century We're MORE divided now. During Civil War at least we all worshiped God Yes, in 1861, the enemy lived on the other side of the Mason-Dixon line -- today he lives next door Other View Results Loading ...