My view is that politicians have absolutely no decision making influence what soever. Politicians are no more than entertainers. Democracy doesn't work. Google "Boss Tweed"... I've watched an SBS documentary on Tweed, Tweed was known to be corrupt. Real democracies would be corrupt and media bosses would be in on the corruption.
Modern democracies (controlled by old ruling classes) are there to create confidence in capitalism. Retired investors seem to be often losing their savings. Recessions we have to have blamed on democracy government treasurers.
Education teaches children to believe what authority states as truth. Blind faith is a conditioned behaviour.
Christian priests prayed to a god in order to allow people to believe priests were actually talking to god, that a god was actually listening to priests. Politicians are doing the same, talking like there is an actual real democracy.
If there were dictators running things, when events went wrong, populations would know who to blame. In democracies, there are many people to blame; many separate authorities to blame; many banks; many brokers; many overseas share markets; 2 political parties arguing with each other. The church used to blame god for bad events, now politicians blame market forces for bad events.

Dear ttbn,

I would love to go back to my familial roots
of voting Liberal. There is so much about that
Party that I admire. However, I find so many
of the Abbott-led Coalition's policies disturbing.
And the Labor Party under Mr Shorten doesn't
attract me either. So it's a bit of a conundrum.
If anyone can suggest a future leader - with the
qualities we need in this country (long-term vision).
Speak up.