I had put the religion of the left based on Fear, Greed and Envy but thought Greed and Envy are cousins... both breed hate but you are correct... Hate is a tool to divide and conquer.
I have taken slim hope in the items you mention though I to take your point.
Smarter may not be the real issue... we don’t think the way they do because we don’t live in the same mind set they do.
I’ve said that wars are started by evil, power hungry, greedy people and that hard working, family loving, God fearing people finally get a belly full of it all, fight back and have always kicked the stuffing out of any despot. Then they go back to their quiet lives until the next miserable SOB comes along. Wash, rise, repeat.
If we can get through this period without a war it will be a wonderful thing. Let's hope Madame Hillary does not choose to run on the heels of the Chicago thug or war may become a reality.
Hope you have a good evening.