C'mon Shelley...

You worked too hard yourself to settle for this.
As a fellow Chicago girl myself (Thornwood 1986), I'd advise you don't exchange ... a walk-on part in the war for a leading role in a cage.

Anger can be a decent motivating force afterall, especially if there's a reason for that anger, don't let them tell you otherwise. Just make sure you've got the proper targets to "change" or blame. Hint: I don't think it's Mitt Romney's team or supporters.