My cynical self says this is the primary reason for political rhetoric - to distract the populace from what's really going on that will have a direct impact on

My cynical self says this is the primary reason for political rhetoric - to distract the populace from what's really going on that will have a direct impact on their lives. Such as banking. I don't care which political religion you subscribe to, people need to understand all politicians worship the same god: money, and all the power money provides. Our "leaders" aren't serving their country, they're lining their pockets. With our money. I'm amazed at how docile Americans have been after being robbed so many times. You can thank rhetoric for that.