
The government is bad at most things.
That’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. There are countless examples of government incompetence.
Derailed trains, containing inflation, leaving Afghanistan (both the decision to leave and the actual departure),
But why is the government so bad at everything it does?
With a budget of $6 TRILLION dollars, how can the government do so many things poorly?
There are so many reasons.
The government is incredibly complex. It’s made up of thousands of different agencies and departments, each with its own set of rules and regulations. It is responsible for a wide range of complex tasks, from providing basic services like education and healthcare to regulating the economy and protecting national security. These tasks are often difficult to manage, and it can be difficult to get everyone on the same page, coordinate efforts and make decisions.
The government is incredibly wasteful. It’s not subject to the same market forces as private businesses. When government agencies don’t have to worry about making a profit, they’re more likely to spend money frivolously.
The government is often inefficient. The government is a large and complex bureaucracy, with many different departments and agencies. This is because it’s not subject to the same competitive pressures as private businesses. When government agencies don’t have to worry about losing customers, they’re more likely to be inefficient.
The government acts slowly. It’s constantly bogged down by bureaucracy and red tape. It can take years for the government to approve a new project or program, even if it’s clear that it’s needed.
Politics. The government is divided along partisan lines, ensuring no useful legislation or programs are enacted.
Oppositional media scrutiny: The government is constantly under the microscope of the side of the media aligned with their opposition, which sensationalizes the most trivial details to rile up the public. The media exists to drive hatred to benefit the powerful, at the public’s expense.
Many parts of the government are corrupt. People are susceptible to greed and power. Some of the most powerful government officials are more interested in lining their own pockets than serving the public.
Despite these challenges, the government does play an important role in our lives. It provides essential services, regulates the economy, and protects our national security. While it may not always get things right, the government is an essential part of our society.
But there are ways to make the government better. We can elect better leaders, demand more transparency and accountability, and support reforms that will make the government more efficient and effective.
We deserve a government that works for us, not against us.
