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Do you genuinely believe that government as a whole actually cares about your best interest? (ani.social)

submitted 1 year ago by mobley@ani.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] PeepinGoodArgs@reddthat.com 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey! I agree mostly. I don't really believe people who get into government are often nterested in making things better though. I think some people get into it to make it worse, which makes more room for market solutions.

[–] warhammercasey@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I would argue many people are initially interested in making things better, it’s just that power and lobbying have a tendency to corrupt people