I hate to be in the position of defending these guys, but on this point you are wrong. Simon says in pretty much every interview he does that the show is about capitalism, and how individuals are "worth less" every day as institutions are forced to devalue them to survive in the capitalist economy (or something).

You can disagree (obviously you do) and still appreciate the show--that's part of it's strength, and demonstrates how ultimately the show ISN'T as preachy as it sometimes feels, but is actually rich and complex and open to interpretation.

But this is SIMON'S view of his work, so you're wrong to argue that Goldberg and Plotz are somehow missing the point.