Political discussions in this country, and really discussions of all manner, have hit an all time low. And, it wasn't at all that high a level to begin with. I think a lot of it is the rise of the 24 hour news/politics channels. And, of course, the politicians who take advantage of those platforms to divide people for political advantage. It also doesn't help that people are pretty much so willing to say whatever they want to other people on social media. Things that most would not have said in person.