No, the problem isn't "two extreme sides completely polarized by fanatiscm". The problem is that some people take this stuff so seriously that they SEE "two extreme sides completely polarized by fanatiscm" where most people would see an attempt at a joke. Not the greatest attempt in the world, perhaps, but certainly not intended seriously.

I think I'll stay out of political threads. It appears that political discussion has a negative impact on people's senses of humor.