America Quote by John Avlon
“By pumping up hyper-partisanship, our country (America) is playing with forces that can easily get out of control. We are giving purpose and cover - and sometimes a sense of purpose - to the crazy among us. We are encouraging a culture of extremism”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Rise of Extremism, 2018
Hyper-partisanship fuels extremism by giving radicals purpose and cover, risking loss of control over societal forces.
In simple terms: Intense partisanship empowers radicals, threatening stability.
Promote dialogue to curb extremism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- online forums
- community meetings
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can reduce partisan polarization?
- How can societies balance passion with moderation?
Extremism can also arise from other sources like economic distress.