Americans (and Canadians) have voted for real, substantive change for 30 years and been roundly, consistently denied. They voted for Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump and have received nothing but...Generals. And now the Generals are back in charge. The system is no longer responsive in most western democracies now. Whatever change the voters choose they simply will not get. That can only lead to trouble, perhaps cultural at first but that will almost certainly change to economic.
Here in Canada, La Deuxieme Trudeau spiked any attempt at democratic reform, which is very, very short-sighted. Putting the desires of his Party before the now chronic democratic deficit will be costly: now that the unpleasant Mr. Harper is gone, and the stuttering, stammering lightweight Trudeau is on full display, the reasons to vote Liberal have pretty much faded. Add Kathleen Wynne and the No-Wynne situation that will be the next Ontario election, and Liberal fortunes may well be at an ominous turning point.