Division; a deadly political strategy

STOKING FEAR AND GREED RATHER THAN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS DEMONIZE THE OPPOSITION 

Everyone is horrified when we see the death and maiming of innocent people. It is no longer a surprise that it has become more common in today's America and also in other parts of the world. It is without a doubt a result of the constant attempt to divide and alienate one segment of society from another for political advantage.

Rich vs poor, black vs white, women vs men, christian vs non-christian. It has always been a political strategy to some extent, but took on an extreme escalation under the Obama administration with an open strategy of motivating minority voters to turn out to vote with a continuous message of oppression by the police and white society. We had an endless show with media collaboration to increase  resentment and justify rioting and looting because of perceived injustices. It has had a devastating effect on urban centers as the crime, poverty and alienation has gotten out of all control.The reaction of fear from the rest of society has increased the polarization of the city vs suburban and rural which is continuing at a rapid pace.

Race relations while continuously being touted  have taken a huge step backwards. There is more suspicion and apprehension between the other races and religions than ever before. It is considered opportunity for the political opportunists. Is not apparent that the incidents of racial and other division is most apparent during the election season?

Of course, both sides will blame the other side for all this division. Parents who come out to voice their concern about racial teachings in school are labeled white supremacists and domestic terrorists. Protestors on the right are labeled insurrectionists while on the left they are peaceful protesters with legitimate grievance. If you continue to label disent with drastic labels, some will actually fulfill the identity you label them with. Just another political opportunity.

It is all about maintaining political power by any means necessary. Power of the ruling class over the people, power over the economic wealth of the nations. Promise to increase the wealth of some by extracting it from others, rather than increase opportunity and prosperity for all. After all, if everyone enjoyed opportunity and were prospering, what would happen to political opportunity and leverage to motivate the voters.