Originally Posted by crucifissio

Lets say and ideal candidate rose from the masses. Somebody who is 100% legit and not corrupt in any way and does not give 2 shits about money and is a true patriot and is genuinely interested in changing stuff for the better.

Can he do shit?

I mean the US gov is basically a corporation lobby club and the president alone can not make decisions on his own?

Can any presidential candidate honestly offer the US population "change" when he may not have the means and power to do so considering he is not the entire government?

From what I understand, a presidential candidate is not really in a position to promise anything?