@codinghorrorJeff Atwood I wish I knew.
If people begin (and keep) electing Social Democrats[1] into power, things might look different. But that requires a cultivated awareness that the Politics of Care (e.g. GMI & UHC) are not only possible and meaningful, but can also deliver meaningful results.
And then we are back to the FCC fairness doctrine. The U.S. is really good at marketing. Maybe it's time it got really good at marketing the right thing?
1: Yes, this is a real term. Feel free to look it up.