[Bill Gold]

I'll add another 2 or 3 cents to the convo...

I wouldn't say that elections are horrible. If you don't vote, then you can't complain. I vote because I care about issues like not wanting Roe v. Wade overturned, and not wanting the Banks/Credit Card companies to push their restrictive Bankruptcy bill through congress, etc. Besides, saying something needs fixing without providing a feasible solution (or multiple feasible solutions) won't get you anywhere. If there's anything I've learned about politics over the past 8 years, it's to not leave it up to politicians to try to solve a problem. I've had quite a bit of experience when it comes to politics thanks to my politically active, Bankruptcy Attorney (Debtors Attorney), parents. You've got to force-feed politicians your position, your arguements, your solutions, your ammendments, etc. Not all politicians lie and cheat. Adam brought up a good point that the media publicizes corruption so much that the American public seems to think that's all that goes on in Washington D.C. and state capitols. If there's something I hate, it's people who are indifferent about politics, or people who constantly complain about problems (which I agree, there are) with our government but refuse to think of solutions or refuse to be a part of fixing them.