According to a recent survey published in the Los Angeles Times, many of them lack some important basics, even while they lament the absence of such things in the politicians who have failed to meet their expectations. More than half cannot even name five of the Ten Commandments or know the names of the four Gospels, yet most of them want the Commandments hanging on public school walls. Perhaps they should first hang them at home. Real power is tossed aside, or paid lip service, in favor of political power, which is not power but illusion. Like illicit sex, faith in politics can only make one feel good for the moment.
True power remains with individuals.
Ultimately we have the power to shape and even change lives. This power, properly and lovingly applied, is more effective than politics. But politicians don't win by telling voters that such power can't be found in Washington.