[American Thinker] Political differences have always existed in the United States, but the divide now cutting through families, friendships, workplaces, and communities has taken on a sharper, more unyielding edge. A thread by X user @TNG9791, posted on August 4, brought that reality into painfully personal focus. In it, the author contrasted the values, work ethic, and worldview of her two adult children and, in doing so, offered an unvarnished glimpse into the forces driving America further apart.
Possibly a bit more than simply "political" divide.
The conservative child, she wrote, "works hard" and has been steadily employed since graduating from college. He recently bought his first home, refuses to ask for help, and even believes he should repay his parents for the cost of raising him. The liberal child, by contrast, sees capitalism as "evil" and resents the expectation of working through adulthood, preferring a life centered on hedonism rather than hard work.
This difference in attitudes is not just ideological; it shapes how each child approaches responsibility, independence, and family relationships. The thread described the relationship with the liberal daughter as "a roller coaster," marked by her disdain for her parents’ support of Donald Trump and her expectation of lifelong financial backing. The author lamented that liberal "indoctrination," in her view, has turned one of her children into "a stranger" and eroded the shared values she believes once held the country together.
This is not an isolated story. It reflects a much larger phenomenon. It’s one that science, sociology, and election returns all confirm. The nation’s ideological chasm is not just a matter of media influence, partisan spin, or cultural trends. Much of it is rooted in something far more fundamental: human biology.
For decades, research has shown that political orientation is not simply "taught" but strongly shaped by genetics. A landmark study in 2005 found that identical twins, who share nearly all their DNA, were far more likely to hold similar political beliefs than fraternal twins, even when raised in different environments. This work built on years of findings that certain traits — such as preference for order, risk tolerance, and openness to change — are passed down biologically.
Could this end the mystery of why Rolex's are not manufactured in Zimbabwe ?
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