There is too much lobbying and backroom deals going on. The idea of what is truly best for the Country has been lost in favor of what is best for the wallets of a sellect few with the political influence to create oportunities for themselves and their friends.
Unfortunately, I really don't see this changing any time soon regardless of who gets elected. It would be nice to see some real change that effects the everyday people rather than the oil, tobacco and insurance companies.
Where is the motivation to change anything? Politicians have free health care for life, they use government vehicles for alot of their travel and commuting. These are the expenses that are bankrupting a large percentage of American Citizens. So, why should politicians care? They are not directly affected until it is an election year.
I better stop here or I may not stop at all.