UM, I think you're half right. I mean, you're definitely right with what you said, but there's a bigger limitation - the 2 party system. It's getting more and more polarized, thanks to internet channels and 24 hour news stations that push their own politics rather than reporting the news honestly. This encourages people to separate into opposing sides and get to arguing, and once that starts all thought is generally shut down and mob mentality kicks in. It's a lot easier to argue using bumper-sticker phrases you've been fed than to break free of your bias and try to see the bigger picture.