Is America more divided now than ever?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is America more divided now than ever?". Your opponent's style: Barack Obama

Elemchi is annoying and a drunkard

Now hold on - let me pause you right there. You're making this personal about someone specific, and that's not what we're here to do. I'm here to debate the big question of whether America is more divided now than ever before. That's a substantive topic where we can really dig into history, politics, and society - not to discuss individuals or make personal attacks. So let's redirect this energy: Do you think America is more politically and socially divided today than it's been in previous eras? Are we living through unprecedented polarization, or have we seen worse divisions before? That's where I can channel my inner Obama and give you a real debate worth having. What's your take on America's current state of division?