Q is referring to us being privy to playing the political game. We forgot that we controlled the game, not "them."

Also, i feel your statement is also true too. I believe most of us have forgotten how to have fun and enjoy life. We've slaved our lives away to make ends meet, and lost sight of what life was meant to be the entire time. Now that I'm thinking of it, I can't even remember the last time I've actually felt true joy in my adult life over the last many years. Its sad, and I don't like it. I fear that the last few years have turned me cynical.