Has There Ever Been A Time Where Two Political Parties Had A,Civil Political Disscussion

Civil political discussions searching for pragmatic ways to govern actually were the norm from WWII up to the 90's. Even during the 60's with the anti-Vietnam War protests and the Civil Rights Movement, politicians in office from the two political parties remained civil in their debates and discussion. Effort was made to remain respectful of the decorum of institutions and their elected officials.

I would argue political discussion has gotten less violent in revent history. Incidents like Jan 6th aside.

In the 80s, the parties frequently worked together. The current animosity really began during the 90s and has only gotten worse since.

My father held them all the time. Both political and religious discussions. Some did get up and leave others stayed the coarse. This was in the 1980s.

I'm thinking perhaps the only chance in recent history was during the Eisenhower years and during the Carter years. If it didn't happen then, it probably didn't happen. Sad.

When Tip O'Neil was speaker, both sides would argue their positions then go out to dinner together. Politics were much more civil then.

😞no sadly not i should imagine asthis topic is a hot potato . the political divide can rear its ugly head on any political topic sadly [johnolinger ]

I witnessed it once. Then they did each other.

Yes, NDP and Liberals. Basically the same party.

Yes

There was a time when it was the norm. When it went downhill was about the time Bill Clinton ran for president. Until then, presidential candidates weren't allowed to interrupt each other or otherwise be rude during debates.