Divided We Stand, Divided We Fall

Experiencing some insomnia, I decided to write about a subject that has caught my attention recently. Over the past several weeks, it has become quite clear to me, especially in blogsville, that many people are divided politically. Some divisions are along ideological lines, with morality as a core component of the differences. Others, prefer to be divided politically, with barbs thrown and lashes had if an opinion is expressed contrary to one's own. The result may be unflattering name calling, such as that dumb conservative, or loonie liberal, the later being a particularly distasteful label, and one which stigmatize those who suffer from mental illness. Be that as it may, this country seems to be becoming more and more divided by the day, which, frankly, breaks my heart.

My personal disatisfaction with Bush and this administration will come as a suprise to nobody, and it has been a topic looming large in my own blog in one form or another. I have hoped, and even prayed, for a more compromising President, one who would not view the world in rigid terms, such as my way or the highway, but this is not to be had during the Presidency, I see. Not present are diplomacy with other countries around the world, along with a lack of compassion or understanding for the common, non-corporate, man and woman in America today. I accept him for who he is and the way he leads this country, but I do not agree with it nor like it. Make no mistake, I love my country, and to conclude otherwise, and label me a 'loonie liberal' is insulting and patently false. This is my country too, and it pains me to see the direction in which it is headed.

The recent horrors of Katrina, with the ravages of earth, wind and fire have created a division in our nation even more, along class, race and ethnic lines. Some gross generalizations are established as a result, with some people pointing the ever long finger at the federal government, or conversly chastising local officials and state government. Regardless, of the 'name and blame game,' there is a clear division of opinion, regardless of fault, which is usually accorded to one group or the other. There is little, if any middle ground that exists anymore, and division appears to be along extreme lines pitting one group in dramatic opposition to the other.

Here is the question of the day: Do you believe that the country is becoming even more divided in light of the Katrina disaster? If so, what, if anything can be done, to unite the people of this nation once more? Will divisions among us ultimately cause our down-fall, like a civil war, between 'red' vs. 'blue' or are they needed to achieve some type of necessary balance?

Thank you for your minds.