1. The people who need to demand change and have the most to lose year over year are too exhausted and cynical to fight for it. Those who choose to fight are beaten down by "moderates" in the Democratic Party who would otherwise be known as Republicans if Republicans were to adopt more liberal social policy on abortion and lgbt issues. Every year the difference between the two parties on corporate regulatory, economic, civil rights and military positions is harder and harder to distinguish.

2. There really is an elite in both political parties who have the luxury to spout pollyanna nonsense about progress and leadership even in the face of overwhelming evidence showing the majority of people are finding themselves worse off year over year - with less money, less opportunity, less health, less housing, less nutritious food. ACA DID NOT solve the problem of an inefficient, price gouging medical system, choking with middle men and money changers.

3. The presumed 2016 democratic party nominee is so out of touch that her daughter shills for Geico insurance company and collects $75,000 speaking fees from the 1% for her efforts. Seriously twisted, entitled bullshit. A slap in the face of people who have to work for a living.

4. Our president is likewise out of touch with our declining quality of life - measured not by the Dow Jones or deficits, but by personal wages, savings, investment, advancement, etc of the middle class.

This trickle down, supply side bullshit has to end. It needs to be purged from both political parties. Until then, NOTHING things will continue to get worse. We need to start holding politicians accountable for their poor performance.