there is no check on corporate power, specifically in the Ouroburos of defense-related corporations that eats their own asses to keep the Washington subterfuge going.

the Democratic Party exists to stifle left-leaning policy outside of those that keep the capitalism subterfuge going.

the Republican Party exists to stifle proper political discourse by dangling the carrot of racism over the heads of an heavily entitled populace while they rob the country blind.

why the "scandal-less" Obama Admin was called as such is because American political discourse classifies "scandals" as the type that got Bill Clinton impeached, rather than the ones that the GOP made of Hillary Clinton (on bad faith -- they ain't really give a fuck about Libya). or the ones that were exposed from the left of both (and Obama). if it's something that actually would move America away from corporate corruption and "cashing in" over proper functional policy that fundamentally changes it from a prison/slave colony at heart.... the media (and populace) don't want it

I am pessimistic that American political parties can be overcome to break the status quo within my lifetime.