Oh, I agree. The GOP’s public policy is entirely based on grievance politics focusing on in group-out group dynamics. “Your life sucks? Make these OTHER people suffer.” Dems branding is more focused on inclusivity, so there’s a whole lot less of “fuck you, that’s why.” I end up voting for who will cause the least damage, not systemic change.

100% It’s all creating the illusion of choice. Money still funnels up. Imperialism grinds on.

Maybe I’m in the minority, but over 20 years ago I never signed up for a party because I thought they were both suspect at the time. I’m further left than when I left highschool, and as I’ve watched the working class get fucked over more and more I see little reason to change that. Briefly considered joining the Green party around 2016 (actually briefly did some phone banking for them), but decided against it. I don’t trust any political party in the US at this point, so not planning on changing that any time soon.