"We’ve become so staunchly fixed in our opinions that there’s simply no room for those who have other opinions."
...the pendelum of compromise swings from left to right and there is no room left for compromise. For example: One group believes all abortions should be banned, another group believes that abortion on demand should be available to all. Where can they compromise on the issue without compromising on their principles.

Liberals are like a "Slinky". Totally useless, but somehow ya can't help but smile when you see one tumble down a flight of stairs!