Ok, guys, there is not an evil empire here, on either side. There are differing views and the new world of 15-minute news cycles has subverted the real principals of the Constitution. The real problem is us fighting amongst ourselves which is exactly what the Russians wanted. Instead of compromise, we are "win at all costs" and meanwhile our Country is going to be nice on the World Stage.
A few months ago I posted about the fact that we should work together and a couple of vocal posters said "be nice no". That is the problem with current politics. Up until the 90's, we had elections, but those elected worked together for the good of the country. It has descended since then. Bill Clinton and Bob Dole ran against each other, but would have late night phone calls and discuss bills and their mothers!
Don't be so sure that with the new makeup of the Supreme Court that Roe will be overturned. That will cause a civil war and the Justices know that. Gay marriage was upheld, but have any of your lives really changed because of it (other than being be nice off or elated)?
We are going through a tough time now. We did during the whole Civil Rights era. Trust me, there were people much more passionate about making people of color equals than those upset today. We got through it though and we will get through this. Some of us may not like the change, but we will adapt. With all the consternation in these threads, if I ask a question in a cattle-related thread, the people who dislike me here will be the first to offer help and that is what gives me hope for our country!