That's why I opted out. To me, there's no saving this. I'll just enjoy the ride until Armageddon.
I don't give up. Yet, I do try to focus on things I can actually impact. This is why I write philosophy and about critical thinking so often. I actually see the mass population as having very little experience with critical thinking, and I believe they intentionally don't really teach it any longer.
Without it people are mostly emotionally driven. Easy to manipulate. Easy to target and inspire "hate" in.
With it they can have something pointed out and actually "think". They can be told something and still think it is okay to "think" about that rather than just taking it as gospel.
So I have had some success over the years in this area. That is where I focus. I can't fix it. I have no delusions about that. I can plant the seeds though and maybe in the future those seeds will actually lead to something.
I respect your decision for doing such. It is good that we can hold discussion to point out benefits and flaws and reach an agreement. Every issue has 2 sides and I've come to learn that from people who are older and wiser. You are not alone in this seeds planting. More and more people are distancing themselves from left and right label. They just want something that works and they're open to ideas from both sides.
Good luck on your quest. One day, we can have an adult discussion without vilifying everyone we disagree with.
At least. Sometimes there are more than 2. :)