I live here and see politics as ridiculous. That's why I rescinded my voter registration, so I'm completely off their voter rolls in all states I've lived on.
What has happened to us? People are easily deceived. They do not study law with their own eyes and efforts, they are educated in public schools with controlled information, and people depend on "professionals" to interpret the law for them. As a result, public servants have become the "masters" and they're drunk with power.
Back in the 1800s, we did have a Republic. The organic constitution still stands. (There are two state Constitutions, one is Republic and one is Statutory)
After signing the Declaration of Independence, a woman asked Ben Franklin, "What do we have?" Ben replied, "A Republic, if you can keep it."
Ben Franklin was spot-on, because he knew the British Crown was on their heels ready to trick and deceive the people. And here we are.