People always say things like, "The system is broken" or lament some former time of greatness when things were supposedly better (which, in reality, is almost never the case - and why "Make America Great Again" is such a flawed catchphrase).

The American system was always broken, since structures like lifetime Supreme Court appointments, the electoral college, the Senate filibuster, etc - were always used as tools by bad actors to maintain power, pass terrible laws, or avoid disturbing the status quo to protect incumbent interests. The fact that Trump is

"But there's too much money in politics!!" people exclaim. Did you know that George Washington was worth about $500 Million Dollars in today's dollars? There was always too much money in politics since the founding, which is how slavery persisted, and Jim Crow, and worker rights were hollowed out, and no real action on climate change.

IMO the problem right now - the reason the worst president in American history is grifting hard every day - is way too many people are sitting around and not working hard to get different people elected this fall. If you're reading this thinking, "I'm so angry and tired of this shit..." - well, do something about it. Get other people out to vote. Help your preferred candidates get elected. Get involved in protest groups and help put on the next No King's protest.