Got a better system, Bug? The world hasn't seen it, yet. For the record, I didn't proclaim any faith in the system, but so what if I did? I just said you can't tar people with such a broad brush. Saying everyone in politics is corrupt and the hell with it is a cynical cop out, IMO. Way too easy.
The woman who's the town clerk where I live is a Repbublican, she isn't corrupt, does her job, does a good job, and is a nice person. I voted for her Democratic rival, who is equally honest, hard working and nice.