Universalism

Today I was accused of being a universalist about politics. And I am. There should be a focus on truth during the campaign season. Campaigns shouldn’t ‘spin’ or anything like it. There is a need for universalism and truth in politics. When we analyze the merits of one candidate or another, we should be focused on what is good for the country, and not on what is good for us and our party. Politics is corrupt in America and the system doesn't help us. This country is not a democracy. We are ruled by an oligarchy that ignores us. The exorbitant costs and the deception which accompany campaigning have built this oligarchy. This deception supports only fear and loathing and supports the interests of the rich oligarchs in lieu of serving the interests of the majority.
It is interesting that throughout the campaign the president refused to admit errors, and yet as soon as the election ended, he started making changes in his cabinet staff, implying error. It does no good to have an election process that forces the candidates to lie just to get elected. This system doesn't allow us to see candidates for what they are. They make campaign promises and then do the opposite once they are in office. This causes us to be dissatisfied with both political parties. The election process in this country merely wastes time and money. It infuriates me that the last two years have been spent so futilely. These have been two years of lies from both sides. What a pointless and disheartening endeavor.