Here is an interesting thought.
People who are respected and looked to for good solid advice in a certain area (let's say wood heaters) can lose credibility to 50% of those in ear shot when discussing political issues.
What is it about politics that makes someone lose their objectivity?
If any of us happened upon someone's home brewed wood fueled hot water heating system, we could look through the system with an objective view of it and realize whether it is functional and to what degree of efficiency. But, see a statement concerning a political issue and immediately the blinders come on and it's all about ragging the opinion of the opposing party.
We have the political system that for years has been coveted by most of the world and yet we take it for granted and taint its very principles by choosing to make enemies of our own fellow citizens. I say "Do not let some group of people splinter us with their propaganda machines. Refuse to be instigated against your fellow citizens"