At the core of the issue is how George panders to the small, but incredibly vocal, group of Lucas Fanboys, and basically gives them exactly what they want. Stupid SE and SSE versions for these poor, dateless souls to gab about incessantly (instead of being concerned about real life and *gasp* girls!!), a prequel that changed significantly into a "How Anakin Became Darth Biopic", and interviews that applaud the "current fanbase" for following the "vision and teachings" of their God George Lucas.
It's sad really.