I'm giving up on politics.
Here's why:
People will always fail you. Republicans, Democrats, Tea Partiers and OWSers - none of them are right, and all of them are wrong about something. And that's not to say that I have all the right answers, because I don't. But there is no reason for me to put all of my trust and faith into mere men, no matter their convictions. So when it comes to an executive (President/Governor/Mayor), a legislation (Federal/State), or judge (Federal/State/Local), I will take their words and actions with a grain of salt.
Why should I put my hope in someone that will fail me? Why should I worry and argue about government policies and taxes and wars and redistribution of wealth? Sure, it affects me, but it doesn't make my identity (2 Corinthians 5:17). President Obama, Rick Perry, and/or the government can't solve my problems, no matter what they are. By putting my hope in them, I set myself up for disappointment and disillusionment.
The problem with putting our hope, faith, and trust in our politicians and government is that we tend to rely less on God and His promises. And if that is so, such trust in politics is idolatry. No one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24-25). For this reason, I believe Americans are at a disadvantage when compared to those who live in the midst of constant turmoil, oppression, persecution, and lack of freedom (see Chinese underground churches, St George's Church in Baghdad, etc.).
Our hope is in Jehovah Jireh ("the Lord will provide"), and our faith is in Jesus. God never disappoints; His love never fails; His words remain true. We look to Him and Him alone for our needs, because He will always be the One providing for us - not ourselves, not a government (Jeremiah 14:22, Psalm 39:6-7).
