Anyone who thinks that politicians that are bought and paid for by the corporate war machine are just going to stop murdering kids is either incredibly naive, or an idiot. I'll let you decide which of the two you are.

I agree. So why is the argument from your side of the table just apathy? Doing nothing isn't going to solve anything, and the only options available ATM are nothing but limiting how much damage is done or accelerating/increasing the damage. Do you have any actionable solutions to get a secret third option, besides "hurr durr, I am not voting because both choices are bad?" Because not understanding the concept of a "lesser evil" when no other choice is available is far more naive.