Do you think America will overcome the divisive hate rhetoric? Whose responsibility is it to change?

One hopes so! There seems to be a lot of hate out their mostly from the left recently but the right was not immune to it when Pres Obama was in office. I certainly do not hate our former President or Hillary though I certainly don't agree with much of their philosophy. When I see Carl Palodino says some of the things that he said about Pres. Obama and his family and them Madonna stating she would like to blow up the WH it sure makes me wonder!!

We went through similar doubts after Reagan became President including massive obstruction by the Democrats. Two to Three years into his first term the Democrats started to split, a swath of them found themselves agreeing with and voting with Reagan. The others continued to obstruct well into Regans second term. However, once the split happened the Obstructionists were outvoted in both chambers of Congress and could do basically nothing but watch and snivel. I think we will see the same thing happen if Trump delivers and continues to deliver. A chunk of Democrats being reasonable and fairly honest will split off and join with the Republicans.

Your never going to make everyone happy on the Democratic side as some of them really hate Capitalism and want to move to a Socialist model.

Big Topic that should be an issue for all Americans at this point in time. Of course it is the responsibility of we, the people, to facilitate the change. And change always starts with one's own attitudes and behavior.

The hate speech during the campaign may have been one for the books because of social media being used to address issues in exaggerated and negative ways that seem to still be creating divisiveness and polarity. Although some of it may be due to bad impulse control, we might do well to recognize that the effort could also be the tip of an iceberg.

Having been involved in a so-called "teamwork" effort, for a time, with a group of people who worked hard to superimpose questionable ideology (particularly targeting idealistic college students) - I would have to suggest that such efforts are far more "organized" and far-reaching in the civilian world than many might imagine - often in the guise of "peace work". In my personal experience it seems an extension of the threat's "Cold War" methodology - especially when the folks involved actually say they are Marxists and/or Maoists while marginalizing everyone in the group who does not commit to at least being far far left on the political spectrum. I suspect that some regions, or cities, attract more than their share of such well organized networks.

I considered it a badge of honor to have been marginalized by such folks. lol But the trouble that can cause speaks to how extensive and functional such networks are. And for the record, I am no more enthralled by folks on the far, far, right. I actually consider "right" and "left" to be "foreign" terms when used politically to replace "liberal" and "conservative". "The left" refers to the right as "Fascists". "The right" refers to the left as "Communists". As such "left" and "right" are not analogous to "liberal" and "conservative"!

The increasingly bad habit of double standard hypocrisy, disinformation, and misinformation, especially as they relate to our nations foreign policies is likely to be our nation's downfall, if not the increased use domestically of the same. Both efforts undermine the exceptional nature of our nation.

When push comes to shove we are not a nation of political extremists. Our nation of people has always embraced passionate individualism intent on self-definition and defense of others, rather than negative defining of others. Perhaps if the percentage of Americans who have chosen to serve in the military was larger, and if more folks in government were veterans, I would be more inclined to say there would be less wheel spinning in the efforts to get back on the right path as a nation - as expressed in our nation's stated values, principles and ideals. At this point my concern is: how bad will it get before it gets better.

Interesting survey results and dialogue. I'm hoping we can all stop hating on each other, be proactive citizens, stay engaged in this country's governing, character, values, and sing "America, The Beautiful" everyday and mean it! Thanks for participating!

Can America overcome the divisive hate rhetoric? Yes. Whose responsibility is it to change? All of us!

How can we overcome it, by sticking to the golden rule of treating others as you wish you to be treated. This doesn't mean to blindly follow but to listen to other's ideas and to do so respectfully. We can all disagree on things but it doesn't mean we have to be jerks to those that do not agree with us. When we all start to talk like the smart, educated professionals that we are, we can start to make the change.

We will have to wait and see. I know Democrats are worried that Trump presidency will be a success. Obama and Hillary push that naritive. It was all about Obama skin color. That's why he could not pass anything. Fueling the fires by commenting on or sending Eric Hiolder to every protest by blm. We know Fergasin was a lie. And blm being front and center at Hillary convention. And had to be shamed into doing a moment of silence. Such was disrupted by Hillary or one if he surragets yelling blm.

It will change once people get over being butt hurt about Great Grand Daddy and accept responsibility for their actions. For crying out loud stay in school, out of gangs, away from drugs and the thug life. After we have had a Black President and Attorney General. One would think that the only thing holding them back is playing the racist victim card.

Col Rebecca Lorraine Didn't POTUS Trump's inauguration speech indicate a desire to get both parties working together for the good of the Nation?

until we have responsible journalism, both sides have scewed what is truth and fiction, as far as the left they need to chill and let the new potus lead, there are way too many presumptions made without real evidence, let him lead and after his term then decide, I've seen way too many jobs out sourced and already pay more taxes than I want just to cover those that don't work

While I am quite aware and have experienced quite a lot of Divisiveness, I have not seen a lot of hate rhetoric. Can you please provide some actual examples of hate rhetoric?