The point is that, given such a theoretical split, the farmers will probably still be alive a few years from now, assuming they're far enough from the Sophisticated and Enlightened folks in the cities so that they won't be burned out and looted for their food.
But that kind of speculation just feeds into the crap.
While the psycho hose beasts on both sides are amusing, it's important to realize that most people, "blue" or "red," don't fall into that category.
I go to the local grocery store, and appreciate the vast and complex system of individuals working in cooperation that brings me such marvelous choice at such low prices. The fresh oranges in my fridge are from Australia. A farmer drives a tractor based on a massive industrial infrastructure that may be spread across several countries, using a cell phone. If he gets seriously sick, the hospital in the big city will have what he needs.
It all works, and everyone plays a part.
Personally, I don't think very many people appreciate how great modern civilizations, and the economic and political systems that generate them, are.
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- Flame? That's not a flame...
- Over the top...
- And THIS is also a flame! (language advisory)
- Drew at least one interesting response...
- If we want to cut throught the BS
- Certainly plenty of psycho hose beasts to go around, aren't there?
- Funny Thing
- I see. We should shoot you all.