Political Tribalism is all in the Brain

Dear Dingo:
We are painfully divided as a country. My understanding is that this is a tribalistic thing. Why can't we simply evolve and not choose sides?

Answer:
Blame your brain and the politicians that are exploiting it!

Studies have shown conservative brains are actually wired to be fearful and more anxious. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, until it morphs into outright paranoia and crazy speak. You can thank Fox News and Friends for fanning the flames of fearful falsehoods. Conservatives are pretty convinced that the Democratic party is simply a bunch of hedonistic weirdos, encouraging 7 billion dark folks to migrate and vote in the Green New Deal, all while cavorting with pizza eating pedophiles.

On the other hand, science shows liberals have empathetic, trusting brains. Which seems pretty good until you realize that trophies for all and vegan preschools aren't exactly pillars for success. And as the West Coast is learning, not all drug users are a ton of fun, especially when they start camping out in your backyard.