> Telling random citizens "run for office" is facetious, whether you mean it or not.

Hard disagree. At least where I live, "random citizens" run for local office and succeed all the time.

Also, complaining that you "have no network" is a you problem, not a system problem. I'm truly sorry if you feel you have no friends, but you'll be better off at least trying to get some (independent of politics). And if that's something you've tried and failed at before, I do feel pity. But I don't think hope is lost for anyone. And even if it were lost, please don't actively spread the misery!