A factual recitation of where we are and why is hardly a recommendation for action!

It is just a reality check.

The virulent animosity between the Republican Tribe and the Democratic Tribe has been going on for at least the last 16 years, especially at the national level, although the partisans here on Civil Comments reflect that same reality at least hourly.  

Compromise on any subject whatsoever between members of the two Tribes has now been re-defined as Treason by both sets of Tribal Leadership and our local zealots on both ends of the spectrum.

I don't think that it is very 'smart' to continue that internal Tribal War, but don't see any moderate suggestions being put forward by anyone with any authority, either.  

Quite the contrary.  

The zealots revel in their nastiness and relish demonizing anyone who disagrees with their particular Tribe's current positions on anything.