I understand your 16. Before you believe shit on the internet study you history. Look at more then liberal web sites. Don’t get me wrong Liberals have good ideas as well as Conservatives; I am actually a Republican (if you can’t tell) with some liberal views, so I don’t always agree with my party. The reason there is so much liberal redirect is because there gearing up for the election! Republics do the same when there is a Democrat in office. 
When looking at politics you have to look at the big picture - for example Ron is right numbers are always manipulated for good and for bad. Think about this, yes Bush had a DUI but he was not in office! Clinton perjured himself about Monica Lewinsky (which is a felony) he got off why? Because of Presidential power!
I defend the Republican Party because I am in the Military and when Republicans are in office they treat the Military well (among other things). 
Last comment - Even though I did not support Clinton I did support the role he had as Commander Chief, that’s how it should always be, civilian or military. Always say what you believe but always be prepared for a rebuttal!