So for decades things have only deteriorated, you still still hold onto the idea that voting is the solution? Interesting.

I think the ones who escape the mind virus that is picking a side in politics are the most disliked by the ones who remain trapped in that paradigm. Left and Right tend to be in agreement that independents are 'the worst'.

Just look at what you have when it comes to issues that are pitted against those within the paradigm:

Left:
Palestine Good
Diversity good
My body my choice
Equality for all
All immigration is a human right

Right:
Israel Good
Abortion bad
Diversity is bad
All immigration is bad

Both sides believe voting fixes something, whereas, if you zoom out, you will see the Uniparty is in agreement on all the 'issues' that are there to continue with the creeping totalitarianism and they are totally made up. The issues which result in policies that do affect our lives:
 
Climate Change is a problem -> more government intervention
Pandemics are dangerous/real -> more government intervention
Vaccines save lives -> more government intervention
Money printing is the solution -> more government intervention
War is good, and its your fault -> more government intervention
Dissent is a 'danger to democracy'  -> more government intervention

Democracy is THEIR game. That why they never shut up about it. It is not there for the people on a societal level. If you pay attention, the unelected 'leaders' are only ever circle jerking and signalling to their own. When they say "we", "us" and "our", they are referring to themselves, not the people.

It's a scam as the day is long, and things will never change until more people wake up to this reality.