You're right too, in that some individuals and groups have admitted the need for and depth of change needed. I wish that there were enough of us to make a dent in the support for the two "main" candidates. My hope for this election is that at least 10% of the votes go to "3rd" parties....but it is not easy to get people to vote their conscience (not dem or rep) when the evil (the neocons) they are voting against is so frightful.