American politics viewed from the outside.

The great divide.

Viewed from the outside, US politics are utterly deranged. Two parties, consumed not by a vision for progress, but by an unquenchable hatred for each other. Each side, entrenched in their disdain, sees the opposition not just as misguided, but as pure evil, hell-bent on destroying the country. Both factions arrogantly believe that only they offer the path to redemption.

Tell me, where are you going to go with that?

In this toxic environment, where the elected leader is destined to be despised by nearly half the population, what hope is there for unity? The phrase "One nation under God" is a cruel joke in this context. Instead of striving for a common good, there’s a relentless tug-of-war, each side dragging the nation into chaos, fraying the very fabric of democracy.

Every election cycle feels less like a democratic process and more like a gladiatorial combat, with the nation’s soul as the prize. It’s not just about policies anymore; it’s about identity, survival, and a desperate clinging to power. This ceaseless conflict breeds deep-seated cynicism and disillusionment, poisoning the well of civic life.

Is there a way forward? Can such entrenched hatred be redirected into something constructive? Can relentless opposition ever become meaningful dialogue?

Let’s be honest: probably not. The humanity of the other side is denied, replaced by demonization and contempt. Most people, regardless of political affiliation, want the same basic things: security, opportunity, and a sense of belonging. But these common desires are obscured by the fog of war.

To hope for mutual respect and a willingness to listen in this environment seems naive. Leaders who rise above the fray are increasingly rare, and citizens who engage thoughtfully with governance are becoming an endangered species. Instead, we’re left with a fractured society, shouting past each other in an echo chamber of discord.

So, where are you going to go with that?

Toward a future where the greatness of a nation is measured not by the depth of its divisions, but by the ability to persist in spite of them. "One nation under God" is not just a distant dream—it’s a bitter reminder of how far we’ve strayed.

Reconciliation seems a far-off fantasy. The journey toward unity would require more than just patience and humility; it would demand a fundamental change in how we see ourselves and each other. But let’s face it: the road ahead looks bleak. The current trajectory points not to a shining city on a hill, but to a nation perpetually at war with itself.

So where are you going to go with that?

I'll answer for you:

Nowhere.