Historian Weighs In On U.S. Political Divide | The Mehdi Hasan Show

[@sergbustam]

Always a pleasure to get educated by Michael Beschloss , thanks to him and Medhi ! ! ! !

[@cerealeater7369]

The simple fact that senators need to be persuaded to do the right thing for Americans democracy is in it self deeply disturbing .

[@aleyahaforlife]

Especially Democratic Senators.

[@andywomack3414]

More disturbing is the President not believing in doing the right thing in the first place.

[@nancyross7935]

Sounds like more trolls have been recruited. I wonder how much they get paid to betray their country.

[@Chulitatr]

Exactly. It's perturbing to watch them barking at the moon because the Deranged Party of Trump ( DPT) will not work together--EVER!

[@jilliancopeland6825]

@@Chulitatr you can't blame it all on Trump, he was just another weapon in their decades long box of spite.

[@ALL_CAPS__]

This is the reason I watch this show. Nowhere else in news can you get educated by experts anymore. Great work as always, Mehdi.

[@davidroberts1689]

We live through history every day.

[@humanbeing9352]

Yes, and the point of this is to try and be conscious of living in and through history.

[@Rascallucci]

Great interview.

[@tonydfixertonydfixer9113]

Big business has had an undue influence on government, and society, buying politicians, and judges.

[@andywomack3414]

As well as Democrats and Republicans.

[@AAB463]

Wonderful interview Mehdi. Great questions. Thanks.

[@davidanderson4288]

The Bechloss Banter is required reading for all Americans. Brilliant interview! Carry on!

[@waqarghulam3548]

Such an enjoyable interview. 👍🏻

[@stephencunningham6557]

It's a grim future ahead. Particularly when the dollar loses hegemonic currency status. I think also the GOP see the demographic shift. Dangerous times.

[@tamimartin9149]

Great conversation between two very knowledgeable people.

[@stevezytveld6585]

The Close Captioning is jumpy and unreadable.

[@Chulitatr]

Expel the corrupt within system. It's time to weed out the garden.

[@ClichéGuevara-2814]

*History sighs, repeats itself*

[@rv973gg]

It always does . Shows the ignorance of humanity

[@petersumpter1630]

The reason for a divided America is the 2 party FPP non proportional voting system. The US should look at how Australia, New Zealand and most of Europe elect truly representative Governments.

[@jflow5601]

Vote Blue in 22. The insurrectionists cannot prevail.

[@andywomack3414]

Screw the blue if what they give is is just more Republican policy. "The truth of the matter is, that had I set these policies in the 1980's I'd be considered a moderate Republican." -Barack Obama, Univision, November 2014. Had I known that I would not have voted for him. And I am not going to vote for that now..

[@jflow5601]

@@andywomack3414 What do you expect? The congress is almost evenly split. You blaming the Dems for what? Good luck with anything other than the Dem party. You will get a bunch of lying, denying, traitors if you go for the GOP.

[@andywomack3414]

@@jflow5601 So what. Dems distinguish themselves from Republicans by pretending not to be lying and denying. Yet they still cling to 1980's moderate Republican policy as if they think it might work for them this time. They accomplished nothing but 1980's moderate Republican policy with the passage of Romneycare, er Obamacare. Not a single bit of Republican Policy was reversed by Obama. And he had overwhelming majorities, not only in US Congress but in State governments as well. I did not expect much from Biden and the Democrats, and my expectations are being met. Vote blue when they give us a reason to vote blue. I do not see that reason.

[@jflow5601]

@@andywomack3414 This country is (or should be) governed from the middle by compromise. Not repealing every policy the other side has passed. So if you are voting to overturn everything the GOP has passed, you are living on another planet. Last time I checked the country is 50% Blue 50% Red. So if you don't vote Blue, what are you going to do? Start another party?

[@andywomack3414]

@@jflow5601 I think your premise is mistaken, a supposition given as fact. Show me your evidence. Supply Side Economics has yielded unfavorable results for the majority of Americans. Third Way economics is just another version of Supply Side. and has yielded unfavorable results for the Democratic Party. Last time I checked the policies of Bernie Sanders have widespread popular support, and has had that support for a decade.

[@chrisbowman9578]

That infrastructure bill privatizes roads, bridges and ports. 1st world countries don't have private roads.

[@torchedearth8547]

Vulture Capitalism

[@stitchcrafter]

I'm guessing the bi-partisan Infrastructure offer is a puny shadow of it's original, gutless, falling way short, etc, etc..

[@andywomack3414]

It's based on the Third Way "private/public partnership" model as well as selling built infrastructure to corporations, seeking to maximize corporate share-holder value.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

How does Mitch single handedly control who gets on the Supreme Court? Why is he not charged with abuse of power when he deprives a president of an appointee?

[@traviscutler9912]

Let's not forget the corporate Democrats also benefit from reduced voting of black and poor voters as it seeds the middle ground to suburban voters who also agree with the corporate agenda.

[@andywomack3414]

"Working with Republicans" is a long standing centrist Democrat meme. I call it "Collaborating with Republicans."

[@donkanis6141]

Biden and Garland would NEVER allow this to happen in Israel.

[@MidnightRambler]

LoL what B's artist

[@nrs6956]

DT and his cohorts should be thankful every day that he's not in SA where he would be exiled, imprisoned or morte! Only in the US do you have an admitted ex xxxxxx, actively working against the prevailing majority, in stupidity we voted.

[@lokechanmun8587]

Democracy don't work in a world of sinners.

[@handlaidtracksand3dprinted922]

Cheaters always hate the rules...

[@markbrainard5250]

So, in other words, the one thing that would stop us from keeping our republic-which the founders could only hope would never happen- has happened!

[@josehawking5293]

Fundamentalism is slowly losing its grip on the minds of a plurality of citizens. That’s the reason for the sharp partisanism.

[@runner4967]

its FOX news bullshitting the american people for years

[@judymanning2538]

❤❤

[@beshirkohy6855]

Hahaha

[@runner4967]

untill u sort ur shit out america im just calling u the states of america

[@andresmiguelcervantes4818]

I'm beginning to think that the only solution is a civil war. (Thinking out loud)

[@khalilprince4527]

Stop this nonsense 😠 And leave the word "war" out of your minds and try to face your issues with good intentions for the sake of yourselves and others

[@andresmiguelcervantes4818]

@@khalilprince4527 I appreciate your concern for our wellbeing. However informed you may be on the current extremism permeating the GQP, conservatives, and Republicans, in the US, you need look no further than what took place on January 6th at the Capitol, where thousands of white nationalists attacked democracy and we're calling out for blood. That is exactly why we should be prepared for what is coming.

[@rv973gg]

The path has been chosen

[@khalilprince4527]

War is not funny to be running in everyone's mouth Just calm down and think this through

[@andresmiguelcervantes4818]

@@khalilprince4527 you're speaking to the wrong side, the progressive left didn't attack the Capitol in attempt to overthrow an election, nor is the progressive left passing laws to suppress voters, nor is the progressive left inciting white supremacists to gun down minorities, and people of color. The GOP is still regurgitating Russian talking points and spreading The big lie of election fraud. What do you suggest when faced with such blatant acts of authoritarianism? I'm curious.