Well, I am fascinated with politics and political news. I feel it's my civic duty to stay informed. Elected officials in positions of power are supposed to represent the will of the people...they either do or they don't. Too many of them represent the will of the wealthy and privileged. Politicians typically get voted into office because they promise to make decisions for the electorate and to support policies for the common good. If they fail to live up to their promises, they are voted out. Too many Senators and members of Congress have been in office TOO long and have been personally enriched in unethical ways. I think it is the right of the citizen to make sure Congress and the President are held accountable when they fail to fulfill their constitutional duties for the American people. That being said, I am not happy with the current state of government in the U.S. There is too much in campaigns and term limits would be a step in the right direction. I will continue to support and vote for the people who speak against Trump, Pence, the GOP Congress, and the corrupt political/economic climate we have now: Bickering, Finger-Pointing, and very little economic improvement in the lives of the working class and poor in America today. We have the most ineffective Congress in my lifetime of 56 years. And don't get me started on the executive branch.....DT is a con-man. So, in my long-winded way of answering your questions, being apathetic and cynical about politics doesn't make it go away....there are real consequences when the public stops paying attention.

And they’re gone!! Lol

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Sometimes I wonder if people say a lot of stupid shit to be provocative (and maybe collect points) or if they really believe it?

Politicians Have always, and always will, say and do what ever it takes to be elected.
On that alone I don't really trust any of them fully.

I'm sure that there have been quite a few, (possibly a great deal more) that are non believers, From town officials all the way to the presidency. But can never say that because they simply won't get elected.

Just once I would love to see an official, with no prospects or desire to running farther, come out and say, you know I am not a believer, and haven't been the whole time in office. I would imagine that would spark others to do the same, and so on. Well it's a dream of mine, but it is inevitable to happen one day.

So for me, I rarely ever listen to any speeches of any one running for office.
I'll do my own research of what they have been in the past,Meaning what they actually did, rather what they say/ said. and then decide.

How funny you are Tacomaa6. You block people who are simply trying to have a conversation with you and want to understand why you posted something. Did I hit a nerve with my response? I hope so because until we can start listening to one another nothing will change.

Yes, and If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

Don't vote, don't bitch ?

You could take a cynical view and say that it does not matter which party is elected to office because the representation of vested interests, that is, the people with money and the banks ensure that the vast majority of the electorate get screwed.