This week…the polarizers are off to a pathetically good start, filled with predictions of how the “other side” will single-handedly ruin America because “they” are liars, hypocrites, frauds and more. Assuming, for a moment, the idea of false equivalency, it may just be that screaming back in kind is not the best way to win the argument. As we enter what will undoubtedly be one of the most rancorous presidential election seasons in memory, perhaps some other tactics will be explored. Of course it just may be that thinking and listening really don’t work anymore. But then where are we?
When reading these examples, check the above list and ask yourself: regardless of whether you agree or disagree, is this really advancing an intelligent resolution through the persuasive, rational arguments of advocacy…or simply fueling the fire of conflict through the divisive, emotional manipulations of polarization?
Here are just a few of the blue and red polarizing headlines from the past week.
Blue Headlines
Trump Presidency Reveals The GOP’s Craven Opportunism
Conservatives rage over report that finds toxic masculinity is bad for men’s health
The hypocrisy of the GOP lawmakers allowing Trump’s shutdown to continue
The crisis is Trump. The national emergency is the threat to our democracy
Rudy Giuliani Continues His Pathetic Whining
As Republicans Fall Apart Over Shutdown, Trump Screams Fake News
Who’s the bigger liar, Trump or McConnell?
Trump’s televised address will only further his big lie — everybody knows it
Red Headlines
The Left Will Make 2019 a Dark Year
Leftists Want Their Opponents Silenced Or Dead
Liberal Liars Twist America’s Narrative
The American Left Is Pushing For Violent Civil War… And Might Get It
President Trump Has Totally Exposed Democrats As The Frauds They Are
Why 2020 Will Fracture The Democratic Party
Democrats are battling to see who is the most radically left
