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In America, politics is the new religion

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14 points by bilkoo 8 years ago · 6 comments

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gt_ 8 years ago

While politics may (I question it) be the new religion, branding is definitely the new church.

Companies have adopted the attention, aesthetic principles, devotion and trust that people once reserved only for the church.

cvaidya1986 8 years ago

Could we go back to simply discussing ideas on their merits rather than taking sides?

  • bilkooOP 8 years ago

    "Sociologists have long understood that people rely on elite cues to form their opinions. It’s difficult to understand the nuances of every issue, so Americans generally adopt the views of people who share their values. " I guess this will always be the case, that cue being religion, politics or other ideology.

  • Jesus_Jones 8 years ago

    Hah, then the communists, terrorists, etc have won. One side likes science and facts, today at least.

  • profunctor 8 years ago

    Has that ever really been the case?

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