Have Facebook groups become small-town politics gone wild?

Chances are, you've either heard of or joined a Facebook group over the years. It's a great way for people to connect with friends, loved ones, neighbors or people who you hate with a passion but want to stalk so you can see that you're doing better than them.
There are "swap" groups across the country that let people buy and sell their junk. There are "living" groups that help people find businesses or find out what's going on around town.