I am concerned about the growing political divide in the U.S. which evidences parallels with Germany in the 1920s and 1930s. Recall that a feeling of betrayal over the Treaty of Versailles fueled resentment on the Right while depressed economic and social conditions created bold street demonstrations and attempted revolutions by the Communists. With fewer and fewer people supporting the democratically elected government, the Right and the Left became embroiled in a fight to the death over control of Germany.
Could the same thing be happening her? The Right in this country feels betrayed by liberal politicians (e.g., Iran Nuclear Agreement), while the Left organizes street demonstrations to unseat the elected government. Are we nearing a breaking point where one side or the other will ultimately assume absolute control?
We have a tradition of heated rhetoric during election campaigns and protests of specific policies (e.g., Viet Nam War), but I do not recall having read about an organized attempt to deny the legitimacy of the Federal government since the Civil War.
Thoughts/comments?
Could the same thing be happening her? The Right in this country feels betrayed by liberal politicians (e.g., Iran Nuclear Agreement), while the Left organizes street demonstrations to unseat the elected government. Are we nearing a breaking point where one side or the other will ultimately assume absolute control?
We have a tradition of heated rhetoric during election campaigns and protests of specific policies (e.g., Viet Nam War), but I do not recall having read about an organized attempt to deny the legitimacy of the Federal government since the Civil War.
Thoughts/comments?