The fantasy goes like this: A heroic group of selfless and patriotic citizens – usually decorated war heroes or successful entrepreneurs – decide it’s time to free America from grubby special interests and dishonest politicians. They rise up, put aside politics, appeal to the common good and solve our national problems in a way that magically overcome our differences and divisions. Then they return to the quiet pleasures of private life, amidst the applause and appreciation of all Americans.