system that has already been full of cynicism. When I came to America, one of cultural shocks I got is when people say "it is JUST politics" in such negative and cynical tone. For example, when Texas' SSC (Superconducting Super Collider) project was canceled, all I heard from people is that cynical tone on politics. I was shocked at that time because to me politics is a serious and noble activity. I remember my high school politics class teacher of many years ago (who is a communist), once told us that only Western democracy has huge political cynicism. I think he is right. Today I am also one of those people who often say it is JUST politics or it is just political dirty game.
Of course, for a few people who have been looking for collusion bombshell every day/night like some on this board, they're just too irrational or naive or easy to be manipulated.