And the new bosses can change. Obama's election was the result of almost nothing other than: "I'm not the status quo." And he won.
So vote out every incumbent in the next election, and the message will get across loud and clear. Maybe the next generation will start with similar problems, but they just got told clearly that if they want to keep their jobs, we want CHANGE.
And politicians do what it takes to get re-elected. A clear message that change is desired will change this country.