I've said before that the domestic peace and tranquility has already been lost. Many people are still blissfully unaware of this terrible situation, but increasing numbers are fully aware of it, and steeling themselves for something ugly.
The normal equilibrium between left and right - government and the people, is teetering dangerously out of balance. It is already falling out of station, and will soon hit more dangerous lows.
Brings to mind imagery of the famous Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse (1940).