I wish I could have the same faith in the US government as you.
Thinking of the government only brings frustration and empty promises to mind anymore.
If it's not that way for you, then I'm happy for you.
I wish more ppl had a reason to believe our government isn't crap. Including myself.
If I was rich, I wouldn't have to care since I could buy my way in and out of everything like they do.
The government isn't just some monolithic force of corruption and evil; it's an institution made up of people just like you and me. You say I have faith in it, but I think it's more accurate to say I have faith in people. People are flawed and make mistakes, but generally mean well. The government is the same way.
Has the United States made mistakes? Of course! Has it always done the right thing? Of course not! Has it tried through all the missteps? For the most part, I'd say the answer is yes.
Are you dissatisfied with the direction the country has taken? That's fine, many people are, but don't be silent. Vote, campaign, support the candidates and politicians you believe are best suited for the job (or run yourself if you find none), spread the message; our Constitution was written with this in mind. Just giving into hopeless defeatism accomplishes nothing, though. Of course nothing will change if you don't fight for it.
The government isn't perfect, but it's never a lost cause. It can always be made it better.