I'm an active player of this game, and the only advice I have is get involved. Join the country forums, learn the finer dynamics of the game, become a politician or a journalist... whatever. The game is as fun as you make it. If you are simply looking to click buttons to make things happen, a
social strategy game isn't right for you.
Hell, I made the game interesting for me by getting a friend, and trying to convince a whole bunch of people to make a government based on the face of liking Pokemon or not, which eventually evolved into a Mudkip political party. It's actually working, and it's hilarious and fun at the same time.