#StrongerTogether ! Can You Put Politics Aside? Think About Where We Came From? Think About Where We Are Going? Then Proceed. Seriously...

 "Well...what have we got...?" A Republic...if you can keep it." ~ Ben

Focused read in 3 minutes

"How Extreme Partisanship Opens the Authoritarian Door

... As we anticipate the presidency of Donald J. Trump, who has demonstrated authoritarian tendencies, and what it might mean for our freedoms, I’ve noticed among my own support base that some Americans from both sides of the traditional political spectrum are finding common ground on core American ideals. These include the truth that we are all created equal and share an inalienable right to liberty, and the importance of protecting our democracy—especially under Russian assault. This is an encouraging development.

Unfortunately, I’ve also observed committed partisans on the right and the left—even those who share concerns about Mr. Trump—attacking their own and the other side for finding common cause. They attack not the merits of substance, but out of pure partisan animus. It’s as though some Americans find intrinsic value in division and learned little from Mr. Trump’s exploitation of fissures in American society.

These are political habits many of us have learned over many years, but rote, extreme partisanship places party before country and leaves our nation vulnerable to authoritarianism.

...One of the greatest defenses against authoritarianism is a unified people. In the years ahead, let us embrace our common ground for its common defense."

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(For the record, since I don't support 3rd Party candidates, I did put aside my politics to read and to give serious consideration to McMullin's thoughts...)

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Curated by Gail Mountain, Network For #StrongerTogether ! is not affiliated with The Democratic Party in any capacity. This is an independent blog and the hope is you will, at a glance, learn more about the Party and you will, with a click or two, also take action on its behalf as it is provided!

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