Mister Mets
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« on: November 25, 2012, 01:36:49 AM » |
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Even in '80 and '84, 40 percent of the country was Democratic. So some level of polarization is inevitable in a two party nation.
That said, with greater economic prosperity, there would likely be less polarization, especially with more money to go around. A major reason for current polarization is that you have two parties with irreconcilable visions on how to handle a fragile economy. Republicans prioritize cutting the deficit, while demanding that taxes stay low. Democrats want to preserve spending/ the safety net.
Another way polarization would be lessened is if controversial issues become settled. In that case, the arguments would be about narrower topics.
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