Culture War?

[MRT144]

I just picked this book up from a friend (girl #2 in the hot or not thread) and have begun reading it. Its very interesting because it tackles the issues of the myth of polarization in america that is espoused by the leaders of both political parties, and by the talking heads of media.

Has anyone else read this book? any thoughts, ideas, etc etc?

[Dis]

I haven't read the book, but I can assure you america is not polarized. So it is indeed a myth as the book suggests. But I don't need a book to tell me I'm right.

[DeathByTheSword]

somehow it reminds me of 'jenny government'

[MRT144]

its only 80 pages and has multiple graphs and charts.

[Dracon II]

polarised in what way?

[MRT144]

politically. lib vs con.

[Dracon II]

ah.... thought you were going to say economically polarised.... which would've made for quite a debate.

What were the arguments in the book?

[MRT144]

ive just read the first chapter, but the premise is america isnt as politically divided over issues like gay marriage, abortion etc etc.