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Rage is one of the formative emotions for Americans (and probably people in general). We just need to focus that rage on the correct target. Unfortunately, the actual Cold War demonized socialism to the point that I’m not sure it can be salvaged. These angry people need socialism like a fish needs water, but it will never come to them. It’s going to take a very strong leader to bring them back to the correct path, and I’m afraid that person is more likely to lead them off the cliff.
These people are not operating in reality. The disconnect is too great for them to realize how ridiculous they look to the rest of us. >

The problem is their base doesn't see any problem with how they act. Until they alienate their base, the have ZERO motivation to change...
Edit - additional thought: I see the alienation starting, but it is too slow and I worry about the damage the MAGA fascists are going to cause before The People stop tolerating their behavior. >

You can’t “alienate” angry shut ins that think about shooting the mail man every time he comes any more than they’re already alienated. >

I see your point, but the MAGA movement gained steam because it gave the angry people you're referring to affirmation and the gave them their support. I would like to think if we were able to stop the culture war and actually cover the politicians that are concentrating on governing their constituents and less on the attention-seeking fascists, situation might start to correct itself.
I should mention, I'm also an eternal optimists... lol