Originally posted on 07/02/2016:

Honestly KVB, as an outsider it feels like a large part of the US electorate is polarized along party lines and whatever the point or issue seem to argue the party appropriate line like they believe it heart and soul. Whatever the real pros/cons. It seems to be a symptom of the system to me. I don't think other countries have it. I'm not sure but dont think so. Not Western countries like UK and Germany at least.