I think part of the problem is that society in general is easily distracted, and in constant need of some new source of entertainment. Policy issues are boring, people don't want to know that some measure is trying to go through the house and will probably be blocked by such and such. It requires too much of that evil thinking thing. On the other hand meaningless articles about makeup and who you would drink beer with and who is sleeping with who gives people that instant gratification and entertainment they desire. We are a shallow society, becoming more and more shallow with each decade.