You missed the point. I'm aware of all the shortcomings you mentioned. I don't look to politicians to save me. I engage in politics to do my part, and bring pressure on politicians to do their motherfucking job.

Either you're a Patriot or you're not. Either you love your country or you don't. Maybe you're just a fair weather Patriot. One who's just along for the ride. 

Either you believe in the American dream and want to leave it better than you found it. Or you're just a would-be looter of the value created by others..¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯