So talk frequently to your local politicians. In your community. Where a little change can mean a lot. Ignore the national and transnational politics that you can't influence anyway. Know that change on that level will come from down below. Know also that local politicians and authorities really welcome local initiatives. And trust me, those little changes that you become part of will make your life better, will give you energy to cause more change. OK. I'll stop my Sunday sermon right here :)