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you might find that the problem is much deeper and more pervasive than the imaginary line between two political parties.
They function like interdependent polar opposites across a spectrum of moneyed influence that represent the literal tip of the iceberg of plutocracy/oligarchy with an autocratic peak that appears to be tyrannical and acting autonomously in the public eye, at least. Rogue Presidents and their Administrations are a great strategy and seem to work well as a diversionary tactic in the 21st Century, it seems. We all tend to fall for that based on our assumptions and misinformation we bark and howl at the titular straw man who would be King. We take comfort in having a deserving icon, (no matter how angry our invectives) and wear the blinders that perspective gives us without a nod or a wink. Meanwhile, the corporate Huns rape and pillage and party on, though they do keep it toned down, so we don't call Klatuu and Gort for some Cosmic policing.
I think of Abbot and Costello, or Laurel and Hardy, here. Both teams had contrasting personalities that worked well for comedy and were very entertaining in an enduring way. Yet, individually, those comedians really lacked luster or impact.
The only people or voice that is shut down, (or muffled by the the background white noise of a flood of information) is that of We The People and the common person -- more so now that they move to solve that pesky, "Internet" problem.
Politicians, (of the kind the system will tolerate and allow) have a secured voice and an projected image and, with enough money and backing, they get plenty of attention, regardless of their affiliation to the Tweedledee or Tweedledum party. Following the money and carefully considering their alliances, caste, and actual impact or effect on vital issues is most important now, more than ever.
The status quo has ruled and will continue to do so in much more officiant and restrictive ways if there are no corresponding checks and balances provided on the individual and community-oriented level. That would take sacrifice of an appropriate kind, (as opposed to the kind we are asked to make) bravery, and consistent awareness, action, even over generations.
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