I’ve seen a number of people criticize what they call “tribalism” by Liberals and Conservatives. They blame our current “toxic” politics on social media and “hyperpartisan” TV shows. I think it's because of a conflict much more fundamental.
If the Democrats thought that exposing Brett Kavanaugh an as entitled jerk and unqualified for the Supreme Court (both claims appear to be true) was good politics, they were wrong.
Did you ever sit down with a gallon of your favorite ice cream flavor and decided after a few mouthfuls that this wasn't the right time for such indulgence? This has been my experience in the past 10 days. Like a moth to a flame, my eyes were irresistibly glued to the biggest show in town (at least for the moment). If anyone here needs a hint, it is the debacle of He-said-She-said ostensibly played in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to an audience of literally millions.
My Facebook friends did, though. I really couldn't care less what any of those people said on teevee. Here's my big question: why haven't they confirmed him already? The Republicans in power are the same sort of rapist that he is, and they face no real challenge from the Democrats (as evidenced by the Dem performance under Obama).
