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At the heart of the discussion lies frustration with how most people understand politics: a binary narrative of "good guys" versus "bad guys." The common refrain—Trump is bad, Biden is good—screens out the deeper issues, such as the crimes of Democrats, the influence of special interests, and systemic corruption. The speaker notes that most folks lack the expertise or inclination to decode the labyrinthine legislative process or lobbyist dealings, opting instead for simplified stories that affirm their existing biases. This, he suggests, prevents meaningful dialogue and leads to a superficial sense of victory when "the good guys" win.