You are right about the stupidity of most Americans, but since when is not understanding something ever really stopped people from taking part. Many use this currant system, like you explained, with little or know knowledge of it.

I think there are enough savvy people who are willing to learn and see its amazing capabilities and many benefits. Of course it may take time but as we see with many things the "herd" doesn't need an in depth understanding to accept it

At the end of the day, its literally clicking a few buttons in the correct order.