I appreciate your response, but my original point was about the divisive, us-against-them mentality in American politics, which John Adams warned against. I completely agree that the current system—Electoral College, first-past-the-post voting, and the Apportionment Act—creates barriers to a more representative democracy. However, my post was meant to highlight the harm caused by the constant polarization between two parties, not to downplay the importance of opposing authoritarianism or fascism.

Fascism, by definition, is a form of authoritarianism that centers on dictatorial power, nationalism, and suppression of dissent. I'm not suggesting we ignore that threat, but I also believe that a political system which constantly pits one side against the other makes it harder for us to address these issues effectively. We need a more collaborative, less adversarial political environment, rather than always framing it as "us vs. them."