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I know this will get some reactions, but IMO conservatives change much easier than progressives, particularly leftists.
Conservatives have no consistent values, no coherent mental value system, they are reactionary and will shift gears like the wind changes. A good, charismatic leader can easily set a new tone for a whole nation that calms down a large percentage of them, as I've seen a few times in my decades. They don't have to even agree with the new leadership, they just have to feel like it's their time to sit in the time-out box and they will remain quiet and grumble to themselves about imagined slights. They are children and have the attention spans of children.
I'm more concerned about the many, many progressives and leftists who are thirsty for retribution, because everything is remembered, a score has been kept and it drives a need for validation, for even a shred of recognition of the harm that the conservative movement has done over the years. These aren't un-relatable feelings, but it's going to start pushing the pendulum again, add to that the large number of sabotaging forces who work tirelessly to amplify the worst takes on both sides, fanning flames, trying to stoke contention.