[Pern]

So we choose the one we trust the most to be the LEAST corrupt.

But aren't you tired of holding your nose when you pull the lever? I know I am.

Change is not made in giant leaps, but small steps.

[liberallarry]

I've known a world-class physicist for 40 years. He's terrific at his work and a good guy.

But he's always believed that the political process is irrelevant because this is pretty much a dog-eat-dog world in which the devil takes the hindmost.

Raised on that philosophy his daughter made (and kept) an illegally obtained fortune during the savings and loan scandals...and has led a fine life ever since.

We can all tell stories like that.
Their lesson - the most important thing is not to get caught - is hard to resist.

[Gumption]

But aren't you tired of holding your nose when you pull the lever? I know I am.

But you've already admitted that "no party is immune to corruption". So the process of voting will always be an act done while holding your nose. NO?