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One Nation, Slightly Divisible

Although the United States is one nations is which people contain similar beliefs, they also have many differences in ideas. An excellent example of this was brought about by the 2000 election for president, in which the map of the United States was split into two categories: Blue America and Red America. Blue America represented the states that supported Al Gore, while Red America represented the states that supported Bush. The states obviously differed on who they thought should become president, but their differences also stood on a higher level. By presenting his arguments in the Atlantic Monthly, David Brooks is trying to make sure that his thoughts and feelings on the unity of the nation are heard by the people with power. The intellectuals who would read his article would, ironically, agree of disagree with the information presented.
Not only did they differ in political beliefs, but their ways of life were drastically diverse. In one......

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