A superb column by Jonah Goldberg in Thursday’s NRO called Division Diversions: Enough with this two-Americas, wedge-issues, unity nonsense. You really need to click on the link and read it for yourself, but here is how it begins and ends:
. . . It is true that George W. Bush divides America. But so did Bill Clinton. So would have a President Gore if his voters only understood that pesky butterfly ballot. And, so will any of the Democrats running, if they manage to win the election. . . . [snipping rest of column]
Which brings us back to this Democratic mantra of “bringing America together.” Americans are divided because they disagree with each other. That is the American constant, and it doesn’t bother me in the least. Yes, I’d prefer that we were divided about different things, but that’s because I’d prefer to win the current arguments separating the two sides of the culture war. However, if you think unity is the highest political value, you need to ask yourself: Would you rather have national agreement on positions you fundamentally oppose, or would you rather have divisiveness with a chance for victory another day? If you answered honestly, stop complaining about America being divided.
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