Can the polarization between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. be reversed?

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The past included a civil war.  The reconciliation resulted from the the understanding that the preferred path for one side is blocked by overwhelming military force proven able and willing to win.

Right.  "Government of the people, for the people and by the people," was imposed on 35% of those people at bayonet point.

And let's not forget that once "reconstruction" was done as far as the north was concerned the south was every bit as bad as it was before to the emanicpated slaves.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/25/us/ly...abama.html

A Lynching Memorial Is Opening. The Country Has Never Seen Anything Like It.

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, opening Thursday in Montgomery, Ala., is dedicated to victims of white supremacy.

So I see it as less of a "reconciliation" and more of an acquiescence to white southern mentalities.



(Just a reminder.)