My point still applies... It's all about self interest. forget the rhetoric about "peoples interest"

So... if 99% of the electorate are asleep (sounds about right to me) what can you do?

My complaint akin to your complaint ,... If people are so damn upset... why are so many politicians re elected?

This stuff is not rational... I HATE the Patriots.... completely irrational... they have hall of fame coaching... hall of fame quarterback...can't tell you many players they win with... I just hate em... but who cares if I hate the patriots...
I think the same happens in politics for most people... You have a gut reaction...it's your team, D's or Rs... big difference... Politics has real impact on the world and people.