"In fact most Americans do care. Unlike you, most Americans prefer transparency in their elected officials."
_PGTL5

Oh brother, get real. Americans don't hold politicians in very high regard, hardly a profession that is admired. MOST Americans realize politics is filled with half truths, exaggerations and at times, fabrication. They may "prefer" transparency but are realistic enough to know it is elusive, at best. Don't embarrass yourself by claiming you  know what I prefer much less "most Americans". Your bi-weekly shopping trips south and vacations in FL don't qualify you as an expert on the subject, even though you feel otherwise.