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Yeah well. You're not missing much, just some extreme left-wing conspiracy theory ranting...
At any rate, the planet cannot throw out the entirety of contract law because the effects inconvenience you. You'll have to wait until things get sorted out.
I might add that this actually favors the authors. Authors sign detailed contracts, which specify what region that publisher can cover. If Penguin US sells you an ebook, they are violating the terms of the contract; and I'm pretty sure most authors would not like it if the publishers started treating contracts like wet rags that they can ignore or dispose of at will.
In addition, different regions have wildly diverse requirements, both legal (e.g. taxes, VAT etc) and promotional/marketing needs, and the retailer needs the legal right to operate in your territory. The fact that you can easily surf a US site doesn't mean it's equally easy for that retailer to collect and pay all the proper taxes and abide by all the local laws for every potential international customer.
As to who is selling his books, either contact Penguin UK or shoot the Chomster an email. Someone on his staff may be able to fill you in on availability.
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