The Missing Middle

In the history of the US there are times when our political middle seems to disappear. Where are our Moderates now?  Personally, I think a Missing Middle is to our country's tremendous detriment‒especially when the challenges we face are so large and multifaceted. We need the all wisdom of all our wisest and moderates help us to parse that out.  Below is my design protest for compromise, moderation, and middle ground:

Litmus test for moderation:  Describe how one policy "the other side" holds can work and how you might agree with it.  Repeat.