Is ending the divide/coming together for common good, having civil discourse even possible today?

I wonder. My wife directed me to an Instagram site called startswithus whose mission is stated thus:
87% of Americans are tired of how divided we are politically.
This is according to a new YouGov online survey of U.S. adults commissioned by Starts With Us.
We are the # 87percent
A better way forward Starts With Us!
I looked it up and the very first responses I saw were as follows:
-How can u agree with a socialist ideology that wants to destroy the American way of life?
-This ig is meant to divide voters so that Trump wins.
-We need a real Jan 6th. !!! The Elections have been Rigged 4 Decades .-I’m not supporting book banning, hateful fascists. PASS
I'm not defending this organization- I only know as much about it as what I've posted here- but the idea there seems sound... but the reality? The responses do not give me optimism.
So I am asking the question: Is ending the huge divide in the U.S. and working to come together for the common good- even to a moderate degree- and having civil discourse with people we don't agree with even possible today? Look at AMT- whether we justify our fervent arguments or not, civil discourse seems seldom to happens here, right?
I am hugely hesitant to answer the question I posed myself. I am sick to death off all the negativity- even (maybe especially) my own. If we can't get it together, where will it all end?
Along with all this, the other question I often ask is, what is the point of all this arguing when a major consequence of it is that it distracts of from the more immediate and important issues of global environmental collapse? Yes, I know the world will heal itself- no need to quote George Carlin- but is that really how we want to go?
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"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
Is it likely anytime soon? Nope
Between the media and the politicians winding up their base with conspiracy theories, lies, and dogwhistles and the base lapping it up there is little hope for a quick resolution to the divide.
Very sad
If 45% of the country is currently picking trump over Biden, you think there's any chance of American harmony?
Eventually, I think Americans will value each other as humans but I also think that there is going to be a lot more nastiness first.
So ultimately, "yes".
In the meantime the phrase "Don't be dicks to each other" is the best we can do.
Everything is divided and everyone seems to be on edge. I will continue to try to treat others with respect - even if I disagree with them. It's definitely not easy to bite your tongue sometimes.
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I'm surprised there hasn't been more violence in the streets. I pretty much avoid areas in big cities where that kind of thing is most apt to happen.
so that makes me think that we can have 3 9/11s in a week one of these years and we will still not come together.
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"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
Not you...the general you.
Same for abortion. Which is what I think you mean when you say women's rights.
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I get what you are saying but the GOP isn't being misunderstood or overblown. They are straight up gaslighting their constituents.
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Media definitely does not help. I am more inclined these days to get news from less "glamorous" sources like AP or Reuters.
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