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A nation of us vs. them
Divisive spat over popes visit, campaign bickering reflect a national anger growing harsher
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The idea we live in a polarized nation is not new. For decades, Americans have pulled in opposite directions based on differences over ideology, backgrounds, faith, you name it. But lately, it’s gotten so much worse.