LOL I said nothing about everyone being far left or far right. I said that there were no more Reagan Democrats. Those folks were a VERY specific subset of people, and guess what, they are mostly Republicans now. Just like there are no longer any Dixiecrats anymore. That very specific subset moved to the Republican party.
Qaz, While I would agree that the Reagan Democrats were "initially" absorbed into the Republican party, I believe many have moved to the independent category. What does that mean ?
In my own case, it means I was a voter who wanted to throw all the B#$#$ out years ago when I voted for Ross Perot (He scewed up with his running mate selection) then I voted for Reagon, Bush, Bush & Obama.
While I believe more people are becoming aware that their politicians are no longer looking out for their interests, MOST have NO idea just how many laws are being changed behind the seens in support of corporations, the wealthy and the power brokers
Example: I lived in Iowa for 20 years and that state (very quietly) changed their laws so that NOONE could sue corporations for FRAUD ! I didn't put two and two together until reading corporate policy,. . which clearly states: we view all forms of harassment, discrimination, hostility, etc . . as forms of FRAUD ! Hint hint ! Those Republicans also changed laws at the FEDERAL level which gave judges the power to prevent cases against corps , so . . it's virtually impossible now !
That's when moved away from the republican party. Since then the Rep. party has become much more militant (white supremacy factions, etc..) Have always had a major KKK faction , especially in Indiana and in the south, but not as visible as they are becoming.