But then we run into the problem of who decides and how do we decide who's good and intelligent. Everything is potentially subject to corruption. That's why we who are salt must be on our toes and ever-vigilant -- until Christ sits in Jerusalem.
Unfortunately, too many Christians believe politics to be beneath their callings. This is foolish in the extreme.
It's that delicate balance of being in the world but not of the world as Christ's disciples.
Our government (i.e. politics) needs us as Christians now more than ever. We are salt, and we need to be soldiers for Christ as well against the principalities of darkness and forces of evil. Our warfare is in the spiritual realm.
I do not promote a violent approach, however, unless we need to defend ourselves, our loved ones, communities. and nation as a whole.
We can't bring about the Kingdom of God by our efforts alone, but we can proclaim and live that Kingdom life as pilgrims in this world who are longing for Jesus' return.