Democracy in crisis, part 1: Ross Douthat isn't too worried
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Civil War Speculation and Today's America
This chapter explores fears of a potential civil war in the U.S., countering alarmist predictions with a measured analysis of current political tensions. It highlights the absence of large-scale violence and the limited interest among Americans in engaging in armed conflict, while examining the complexities of modern political rhetoric surrounding voting rights. The conversation challenges the notion of systematic efforts to undermine democracy, suggesting that current polarization, though significant, does not equate to the conditions necessary for a civil war.
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