A plague on all your houses

When did the focus of our governments switch from policy to politicking?  Or has it always been like this, and I've just had my head in the sand all these years?

For the first time in my life, I understand why some people don't vote.

I don't want to be told what the other political parties did wrong; I can actually figure that out on my own.  I want to know what your political party will do right for me.


My expectations are simple:

• Tax me fairly.
• Spend the money you collect from me thoughtfully and responsibly.
• Take care of those people who can't take care of themselves.

It used to be easy to know who to vote for ...