The Partisan Divide over COVID-19

Its General Characteristics, Root Causes and Implications

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The Partisan Divide over COVID-19

Its General Characteristics, Root Causes and Implications

History shows that many false narratives have prevailed over the true ones. Those who want the truth to prevail shall remember that merely speaking it - is not sufficient for its victory. To triumph the truth has to be supported by the measures capable of withstanding the mighty forces of lies and deception.

Abstract

The remarkable divergence of opinions on COVID-19 between two ideological blocks Progressives and Conservatives - has led to creation of the two competing partisan narratives describing differently: the origin of COVID-19, its epidemiological significance, its treatment and its prevention. This distinct informational rift has been studied vigorously. However, most studies have focused on the narrow aspects of this ideological divide. Very few if any authors have attempted to analyze the two competing COVID-19 narratives -…