And that's the other thing and then I really do need to try and take a step back away from all of this for a day or two again;
I don't know if the "both sides are the same, I'm not going to bother participating in this system by voting or otherwise because its all bs" mindset is actually propagated by those in power wielding the system, but it sure as 


does benefit them.
Think about it - the less people that are less involved in the process and the system, the more things these people in power do and can get away with goes unchecked. Does anyone disagree with that assessment?
To who's benefit is it then, if people are frustrated and unwilling to participate in the system of checks and balances in politics?
Would those in power not have good reason to discourage folks from actually understanding the system and processes, and participating in it because it limits their own ability to play fast and loose to them and their friends benefit?
Looks politics is complicated as 


. It's part of what I meant when I said earlier I didn't know anything in the grand scheme, because I don't really. The process was not originally so nasty and slimy 250 years ago, but overtime it's become what it is because it is natural human tendency to try and make it into an exclusive club and give yourself a little extra edge when you're in that position. That little extra edge for the last 245 years has compounded into what we have today. Coupled with conservatives general disdain and lack of interest in the process. We have to read the proverbial rule book, come to learn and understand the innerworkings and processes within the political system, and friggen use them. I find that most conservatives loathe the political system because it feels and looks slimy - it is, no disagreement there. But that apprehension to learn the system, understand it, and utilize its processes is what has landed us here. The opposition has *zero* hesitation in doing so, and we at least have to learn to *NOT* just stick our heads in the dirt over it because we don't like it, and it makes us uncomfortable. The best and most productive change comes from getting out of your comfort zone and doing things that give you anxiety.
If people would go and join their local city/county republican committee club and volunteer at it and WORK in some sort of a capacity and bring your insight to the process vs allowing the process to bring its insight to you (in the form of media) we could make a hell of a difference. And we should have this last time. But maybe we will learn from this experience. I hope.
One can only beat their head up against the wall so often before they get blood in their eyes.
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