Both the left and right are so deeply entrenched politically, neither side can hardly fathom how in the world the other has arrived at their voting conclusions.

Discussion and debate accomplishes zero movement which only deepens and widens the giant crevasse between them making a choice to defect to the other a nearly impossible passage to cross if desired.

Surprisingly, while both yearn for unity, neither can divest nor compromise their most deeply held convictions to get there.

Such stalemates reduce to ridicule, labeling, and name-calling like precursors to a schoolyard fight egged on by the media and leaders of causes who lack skills of honest negotiation, artful compromise, and motivation to calm the crowds now carrying clubs and pitchforks.

The solution may hinge on small concessions we are each willing to make and evaluation of our arguments and the veracity of their underpinnings from which movement begins.

While facts and truths exist, too many influencers love reporting on a good brawl, content to be on the sidelines as its sole beneficiaries.