I grew up in a conservative Midwestern family, but reading articles like this over the years and hearing the conservative stance on issues, describe why I lean left. The articles, which portray the conservative/Republican mentality, are often asinine, mildly offensive, unprofessional, absolutely ignorant on core issues, and written from an accusation stand point. Conservative slants in America are among the most ignorant on the planet and their rhetoric easily gives themselves away. Trump is another great example of this which is why his presidential legacy has started to become stained in under 100 days. It isn't the blame of Democrats, and liberals, immigrants, African Americans, or poor people. Those are just scapegoats. Republicans and conservatives are, just as much or if not more, a major part of the problem with the current political climate in America. Their denial of climate change is another example. It also isn't just "government that's the problem" Again, It's themselves.