The politics of despair

''There has always been loose talk of civil war in certain corners of the online media world. People who believe, for whatever reason, that America’s differences are too vast to bridge and that separation — even to the point of war — is the only solution. 

We saw this in 2004, when after George W. Bush’s reelection, frustrated Democrats circulated a map dividing the nation into “Jesusland” and “the United States of Canada.” It was good for a laugh, but in those less volatile times, that was all it was..."

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About Kyle Sammin:

Kyle Sammin is a seasoned writer and lawyer, currently serving as Managing Editor at Broad + Liberty. His work has appeared in numerous prominent publications, including The Philadelphia InquirerThe Federalist, and Philadelphia Weekly. 

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