After talking with folks who share my dislike for the current administration, one thing I found most had in common was exhaustion. We are still drained from the election, propaganda, and debates that came along with having an opinion especially living in a “red” state. Then it occurred to me that this was the opposing strategy.

Exhaustion certainly doesn’t change our opinions, but it does encourage us to avoid political debating and other domineering activities that our opposition thrives on. Some even allow themselves to believe that they have invalidated liberal, moderate, and free thinkers because it’s easier for us to ignore them than to reason with them.

The numbers speak for themselves. We are a nation divided. Bush supporters have only succeeded in annoying the “other half” of us. Bush’s reelection is a blow to all American citizens. It’s sadly apparent now and by the time Bush supporters come to this realization and look beyond partisan bonds we will be a nation beyond repair.