Half the country does have such a vision, and they're getting exactly what they want.

The question is why the other half can't seem to do shit about it.

The system as it works is made to cause partisan balance to stay close to the competitive 50/50

That may make it seem like nothing every changes, and much wind is spent on it. Real change is often so deep and slow that it just isn't even news. That's because politicians don't usually lead, they follow