re: Why is the country/this board so polarized?

The Constitution was DESIGNED to CONSTRAIN the power of Government. As such, people could remain free to exploit their Natural/God-given abilities without fear of coercion (mob rule) from the group. Totally unique idea. Motivating...for them that are relatively gifted; a bane on them who aren't.

And that's it. The Group (called 'takers' on this forum) who believes that they have more to gain by surrendering personal freedoms in exchange for a 'spread the wealth around' (Socialist) form of government, has risen in electoral power to the degree that Democratic electoral "fundamental change" is now possible.

And them that love freedom, and believe that it is not only more just, practical and a God-given right...realize this electoral scenario, and it's effect on their life.

It's Marxism vs. Capitalism. Who gets what, how much and for doing what. Government-based charity/dispersement of the GNP...either based on 'need'...or merit.

The irony, and painful reality...is that BOTH economic ideologies have become CORRUPT to the core. Our own Capitalist (Rs) and Socialist (Ds) both take it to the bank. The 'insider trading' thing indicts all who are a part of it.

It's like the Hatfields and McCoys now, WF...in a shrinking economy (for various reasons) desperation, cries of injustice and corruption ring true...and the tribe is enraged...locked and loaded...and ready to fight for their just due.

"War in heaven (Absolute Philosophical moral high ground, re the sovereignty of the Self, as opposed to the Whole) and on Earth". (Biblical)

Humanity evolving. Mud on the wall. Big power, when we get over this hump.