The problem ( and we ran in to this time & again with the clintons depredations ) is that the news media won't talk about it. Much like the chaos & famine descending on Rhodesia ( in part their fault )-- it simply will never be mentioned.
The entertainment media in this country follows the same pattern- and this is signifigant because many, many Americans look toward entertainers, celebrities, and stars to tell them what is cool, and what is not. In short, what is important to pay attention to- and what is worthy of being ignored.