So after much reflection, i've decided that i'm done following politics, voting, posting on blogs, or going to this website. (although i might stick around to make snarky replies to the comments in this diary)
Now, before anyone says "Who the hell are you?", don't worry, I feel the same way myself, myself!
It seems pretty obvious to me that democracy is a sham and the corporate oligarchy controls everything, there's no difference between the two major political parties and i'm just a random 20 something going up against vested corporate interests with thousands of professional full time lobbyists and consultants with full time jobs making sure that the fat cats get everything they want-- but it just now occurred to me yesterday, who cares?
I mean, is the oligarchy really so bad? Come to think about, all they really care about is money. We could do a lot worse.
Are they running me out of the country in Pogroms? nope.
Am I persecuted? no.
Do I still have free speech? Yes. Not that they care what I think, but they'll let me say what I want.
Do i still have a reasonable standard of living? well, internet: check. Video games: check. Food: check. Shelter: check. Reliable Health Care... eh, 4 out of 5 ain't bad?
But the oligarchy isn't so bad--they just want to live like rich fucks, and, god-damnit, why should I begrudge them that? Paying regressive taxes and giving up decent government benefits so the sons of bitches at goldman sachs can take home multi-million dollar bonuses is really not that high of a price to pay in the grand scheme of things.
I mean, it occurred to me a while back that the primary purpose of government is to prevent a power vacuum that would lead to a worse government from taking power, and government at it's heart isn't any different from a gang or the mob or any other protection racket-- I mean, ideally i'd like my government to provide good social services and justice for both rich and poor at reasonable efficiency but if they don't-- well, so what, I could be living in China or North Korea for fuck's sake.
Anyway, i'm out of here. I've got far better things than wasting my time beating my head against a gigantic entrenched oligarchy--like advancing my career path, getting to know some girls better or leveling my online RPG characters.
Good bye and Good riddance.