[Flashlight]

...I felt like I articulated my thought rather well in "a couple of paragraphs". At least many others thought so...

The fact that "many others thought so" is irrelevant. They were wrong. This essay is not well-written.

Here's an example of what I mean from your first sentence:

I'm posting this topic in an effort to try to get a grip on the insanity that plagues this country.

Using four (4) prepositional phrases in a row is not usually the best way to say something clearly

And from the very next sentence:

..to spiral out of control towards oblivion in regards to political...

You did it again.

Your informal style is fine, and your writing really does show signs of your trying for clarity (like using questions and transitions to help the reader). But for me, it is virtually unreadable.

Your writing reminds me of a guy who has posted here many times. I can't recall his name, but he is a Star Trek fan and he writes editorials for a Star Trek web site. Are you the same guy?

[ruoflaw]

was that person pompous? I thought it was a female...but he/she appears to have a dictionary that says that dumbie is acceptable...LOL

[FreedomFriend]

Your informal style is fine, and your writing really does show signs of your trying for clarity (like using questions and transitions to help the reader). But for me, it is virtually unreadable.

If you can't read it, then there is something wrong with you. Perhaps Hooked On Phonics would be more up your alley. Or for an alternative, the "Little Engine that Could" might suit you better.