You're having this conversation because those in charge (E: the obscenely and well established rich, not to be confused with the politicians they buy) want you to, so you're busy fighting each other about the illusion of choice they've given you, instead of fighting them over the oppressive system they impose for their own benefit. The fact that you even have to ask just proves how well it's working.
You're having this conversation because those in charge want you to
This is as deranged as a damn qanoner. It's literally the exact same line of thinking. Yeah, you got this overly complicated world all figured out while no one else understands; believing there is a mysterious group in control is the most baseline conspiracy theory there is, it provides an understandable reason and solution to an infinitely complex reality that we cannot comprehend.