Coates v. Chait. Really worth reading, both to understand America, and to enjoy good writing. Also provides an example of an almost total disconnect, when one person's ideas simply do not fit into another person's worldview.
Overview on dailykos.com.
Overview on dailykos.com.
Coates' first essay.
Chait's reply.
Coates' reply to Chait.
Chait's second.
Coates' third.
Chait's third.
Coates' fourth.
Coates' fifth.