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Which country has the most crazy politics, UK or US?

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Ynotisay · M
When's the last time some deranged freak opened fire on UK politicians?
Our last time was...today.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Ynotisay: Jo Cox was murdered during the Brext referendum and she was an elected MP. The killer was far-right and gave political motivation.
Ynotisay · M
@Burnley123: Good point. If I remember the guy who did it was fully indoctrinated in to the far right movement. You have to wonder if these types of people dive in to their sewers, live a fantasy where they believe they're powerful due to their beliefs, something clicks and then they go off.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Ynotisay: All that is true but it does also tell you about angrey divisions which exist just below (and sometimes above) the surface in Britain. UK nationalism has right wing and jingoistic tendencies because of our imperial past. Hard times and racism becoming acceptable in mainstream politics poor fuel on the fire.
Ynotisay · M
Similar situation here. Some have been fed a steady diet of fear and enemies to blame. Unfortunately, they've been purposefully told to fight against the wrong enemies.