pcc67
Well I will say I can identify with your sentiments, and it's sad the complete lack of patience and respect for differing opinions.
I wouldn't criticize that as being political, it's the effects of human behavior.
Landmark Forum discusses this behavior for example:
In the Already Always Listening segment, we visit the notion that
while we think of ourselves as open-minded and objective, in fact our
approach to ourselves, our circumstances, and others is often filtered
and even obscured by pre-existing notions and ideas – by our upbringing,
our values, our past experiences.
In this session, we see those filters for what they are – an
all-pervasive influence that profoundly colors our relationships with
people, circumstances, and even ourselves. An awareness of these
filters, and a recognition of the striking limits that they impose,
allows for a refreshing freedom. People, situations, and our approach to
life alter dramatically.
You're covering psychology territory, that would be my assessment.