I finally made it back to read your replies. Thank you GreatTeacher and slim boy fat for your thoughtful analysis. Glad you like the article dubstepped.
In my opinion, the U.S. was founded as a prototype of governance. It was functional until it wasn’t. The rise of grievance politics destroyed the norms that used to pacify and masses. Social media weaponized voices and it became a free for all, everyone having a say.
Along this thread you might enjoy this article that expalins the blind never ending battles people engage in online
https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2020/01/16/the-internet-of-beefs/