Making Sense with Sam Harris #285 — American Division
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Jun 24, 2022 
David French, a Senior Editor at The Dispatch and author of *Divided We Fall*, joins the discussion on America's growing divisions. He shares his unique perspective as a former military officer and the challenges of navigating political grievances. The conversation highlights the parallels between today's polarization and sectarian violence, the surprising support for Trump among evangelicals, and the dangers of online activism. French also reflects on the ideological transformations within the Republican Party and the moral complexities of gun ownership.
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David French's Military Service
- David French served in Iraq during the surge in 2007-2008 as a JAG officer.
- His commander insisted he experience the realities faced by soldiers to make informed legal decisions.
Grievances over Politics
- Real grievances, more than political differences, fuel societal division.
- Addressing these underlying emotional wounds is crucial for national unity.
Left to Right Migration
- Sam Harris observes people migrating from the left to the right due to extreme social pressures.
- He notes that many adopt intellectually dishonest positions to justify this shift.
