Bob says in his recent interview:

Ultimately people get the economic system they vote for. The problem is that neither political party is all that committed to allowing more economic freedom.

Here is the question and results from the current CNN.com Quick Vote:

Is more intervention by the federal government needed to help the U.S. economy?
Yes 61% 9562
No 39% 6237

To add to what Bob said, the problem also is that voters apparently aren't all that committed to wanting more economic freedom. But, I guess that shows that the two parties listen to their customers.

I should revise my headline: at least the majority of people don't think the earth is flat.