> the fact that so many people think exactly like you do is why those proposals don't have any chance of being treated seriously No, they’re impossible because

> the fact that so many people think exactly like you do is why those proposals don't have any chance of being treated seriously No, they’re impossible because the US political system is deadlocked by design and not conducive to controversial reforms, not just because not enough people believe in them. In fact I’d argue most people believe reform in various areas is possible, as evidenced by the fact that they continue bothering to vote for congress.