Originally Posted by ruchase

Neither can pull us out of this mess. The problem is not the candidate’s ideology (or lack of). The biggest problem with our country is the massive amount of corruption. All the private interests, lobbying and so called political contributions have created a pseudo democracy where we go through the election motions every few years, but the machine remains unchanged. The laws are for the benefit of the rich masters who as shareholders of the conglomerates control this country and run the gov’t as though it’s an extended arm of their business enterprise.
That Americans don’t see this speaks to our short sighted pettiness. The “divide & conquer” strategy once used by colonialists is alive and well in the USA. We’re too busy arguing over stupid issues like gay marriage, definition of life, etc. so we are missing the big picture. What I also find hilarious is how quick everyone is to defend the 2nd amendment, but if anyone or any group dared to challenge the status quo via armed struggle (what the amendment is designed for), they would instantly be labeled enemy of the state. The system is impenetrable and fool proof. We’re simply expendables at this stage and the corporate elitists who control our elected officials couldn’t care less how the middle class Americans survive this mess; their sole purpose is to rape/pillage our country. The occupy movement had some glimmer of hope, but even that was dismantled almost immediately.

Sorry, if I sound like I've lost faith. I really pray we can get through this dark time and emerge united/stronger as a nation, but I just don't see it anymore.