Thursday was one of those days when you don't know which news to tune into. As the UK election surprise spread last night, Bob Lefsetz tied the US and UK news to the much broader trends that dwarf political events in both countries.

Bob's parallel of today's elitist behavior with Napster and the music industry is apt. People knew what they wanted. The industry wouldn't listen – until consumers gave it no choice. Voters around the world may have to similarly force politicians into a corner before they get the message.