In a perfect world, capitalism would also work because equality of opportunity. so like. There is no fucking point in saying In a perfect world. cause they aint where we are.
also the "American politics is a "who is the least bad of this group of terrible people" contest." view is so old. make a difference instead of complaining on the internet. instead of, "if i vote" go out and vote. dont mope when you arent even trying
Also, in the presidential, you do just get a list of candidates. and you can pick whoever you like. when you register for a party you are registering for your primaries.