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Politics : Mainstream Politics and Economics
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To: koan who wrote (6739)1/18/2012 8:43:40 PM
From: TimF2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) of 85487
 
"government is the problem, not the solution". Point: "we are the government in a democracy, so it is a stupid thing to say.

Not at all. A democratic government doesn't mean "a government that doesn't cause harm". Government is made up of people, politicians, political appointees, non-appointed government employees, all with their own interests. There shared interest is in bigger government, making all of their jobs more secure (and making the politicians and top regulators more powerful). So government expands beyond where its needed or even useful.

Beyond just the size of government politicians seek money, votes, and appreciation from others who have their own special interests.
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