Fabulous comment. So true.  With all respect like NotSew , I like many have seen these sordid " cultural" aspects for many years and hated them. Held my nose while visiting family, limited my work trips to the bully to the south. 

You are right, we have to thank Trump for the wake-up call.  Many of my American colleagues and friends are still in the rage and hate phase.  It is sad to watch-- they can't seem to look at it in a bigger context-- the one you outline.  I am giving them lots of space to figure it out themselves-- hopefully, they will. 

But I am not betting on it and clearly, neither is the Federal Gov't.   The best thing I have seen out of the Liberal Govt was Chrystia Freeland's speech cutting the umbilical cord (finally!). Its like finally admitting your good friend has a drinking problem and you decide enough--- I am now spending time with my other friends.