OK, so forgive me for the way in which I write, it has never been my strong suite.

I've been trying to fit the pieces together, why things are done in this way or that way, who really makes the decisions, etc. And I've come to a conclusion that I'm sure many on this forum have as well.
The politicians really have very limited power. The "Elite", who control the money, basically run everything. Through the use of money, they are able to get who they want elected (even if you think you have a choice...a few candidates aren't really a choice, now are they?) They use their power, influence and money to get bills past that benefit primarily themselves. Look at the wars. Who REALLY benefits? The military industrial complex, of course! The elites all get together, and figure out what they need to do now, to get even more power. They only allow things to happen if it is in their best interests.
Slowly the NWO is forming, but you'll never see it, because the NWO are the "Elites", hiding in the shadows and manipulating world governments and economies.

Am I going crazy? Or have my eyes finally opened for the first time??

Very astute observations.
The next step for you is to find out just WHO the elite actually are.

so few people seem to know the grasp the elites have on world economy, politics and more. infact so few people even know of the elites and in my eyes and im sure everyone elses this new american bill SOPA whic will try to kill free speech online for americans its all the elites weve got to close to the real truth im researchin the final stages now i sent something to my email but was deleted wen i tryed opening it