Why do people care so much about politics?

Every 2 years, our politicians get everyone all excited. For what? Political gains. Remember the Ebola virus 2 years ago? I have benefited from every presidency from Bush crashing the economy to 0bama disaster healthcare plan. Now Trump wants to give me a tax cut? Hell yeah. I am not going to spend that money of course. I am just going to put it in my pocket. At the end of the day it is about putting food on the table. It doesn't matter who is president. You are going to benefit... Why do people care so much about politics?
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