I appreciate you placing the proverbial tin foil hat upon my head. While I'm not one to believe all conspiracy theories, I take a general rule that if 10% of them were true, that would be bad enough.
A confirmation of my ignorance, eh? I'm sure you meant that with some level of insult... but honestly, I wish it were true. The fact that being ignorant in this system is probably the least painful way to exist. Everyone wants to watch "reality shows" and "cable news." Fret about Jersey Shore or Baby Jesus Shawn Hannity or that bro Rachel Maddow. Watch the commercials and layer after layer of marketing as they feed you your pile of bullshit.
Do I think they just buy their elections... it's possible. Do I think they have our best interest in mind? Hell no. That being said, I think it could be done better for the good of all.
So... you go to your polls... your local, state or federal... and you cast your ballot. Do so proudly and with conviction if it makes you happy, because I encourage your happiness, genuinely. Just know that it is I who will see your action as a confirmation of your ignorance. Go back to sleep.