4 Signs Someone is Politically Divisive
Flawed democracies are not good. We can all agree on that.
Taxpayer money gets lost in bureaucracy. Politicians are difficult to get rid of because of adjustments to the constitution as well as by appointing judges that make the judiciary susceptible to corruption, making that same corruption difficult to eradicate.
The police, executive order, as well as parliament all suffer when a flawed democracy goes unchallenged.
One way to further the aspirations of democracies is to promote conversation and reduce polarization.
So, what is it and what are some signs you are engaging with someone who is polarized? Let’s discuss.
Here are four signs someone is politically divisive. Once we realize these, we can begin to address polarization and hopefully provide a remedy when necessary.
1. They consider everything in tribal terms.
Have you noticed when conversing with some about political, religious, or social issues that they will often invoke the classic “Us vs. Them” thinking?
Well, you are probably engaging with someone who views the world in a polarizing way.
Everything is clear to them. They have easy answers, but they tend to fall into a category —…
