I go on expeditions for the same reason an estate agent sells houses - to pay the bills.
It takes a minute for me to let my guard down, but once I do and I get to know someone, I'm very open, very trusting. Some might say too trusting, because considering the amount of money that can be made from selling gossip, I could be very easily taken advantage of.
I think the main thing we can do, whether you agree or not, I don't think that's the real issue, the real issue is this November and there's an election.