[Bush and Cheney]. . . know no boundaries or rules. They are predatory and resentful, amoral, avaricious, and arrogant. Lots of Americans like and admire them because lots of Americans, even those who don't share those same qualities, don't know which end is up. . . . red state types love to cheat and intimidate, so we have to assume the worst and call them on it every time. Jane Smiley, "The unteachable ignorance of the red states," slate.msn.com/id/2109218.
Does harsh and accusatory language, such as this excerpt, create polarization? And is it necessary to use such emotionally-charged language to get your point across?
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Probably not; though some extreme individuals seem to merit extreme depictions.
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