There may be a disconnect between the ideas of the democratic party and what can be realistically achieved within the current rigged political system. So I thi

There may be a disconnect between the ideas of the democratic party and what can be realistically achieved within the current rigged political system. So I think what Lessig may be saying here is that he would pass government reforms that would make it possible to do "all those wonderful things" that can't happen inside this "rigged system", but then turn it over to someone whose ideals he agrees with once that is accomplished. Fair to disagree with those ideals, but it's pretty clear to me that there is a difference between this and perpetuating a rigged system. It could also be reasonably argued that this would, in practice and outcome, not be any different from perpetuating the rigged system. However, I disagree that this contradiction is inherent in what Lessig has said.