As with most people, I have had some broken friendships and relationships over politics — not really on my side, but on theirs.
I have heard many speak about this. A relative refuses to come to the house for a holiday over politics, or someone “unfriends” you on social media.
We have come to the point that the “regular guy” no longer can be casual about politics. Everything is polarized, from TV shows that feel the need to preach to you about their politics to your cousin Vinny refusing your invitation to your Super Bowl party because you have different political beliefs than he does.
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There is no “nuance” to anything. Everything is completely righteous or completely sinful. Completely correct or worthy of hell-fire.
Really?
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