Politicians are so blatantly corrupt in many ways. Some seek re-election repeatedly despite the fact that they messed things up, didn’t implement anything they promised.
It’s people to blame for getting them elected. Helping other countries while ignoring your own has been the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Despite windfall profits for Norfolk Southern and $1.2 trillion “infrastructure” bill for Buttigieg, they have done nothing to protect our communities, with over 1,000 derailments in 1 year!
PA Governor Josh Shapiro signed off on the #ControlledBurn in Ohio East Palestine. Apparently what they said was a success, turned out to be anything but that 🤷♂️
When they block lawsuits, they are guilty
When they have immunity, they are hiding truth
When they say its #SafeAndEffective, it's not
Our Needs:
We want secure borders, clear skies, clean water & air, reduced debt, zero drugs, low inflation, no wars & funding wars, no unnecessary spending, no pronouns, no indoctrination in schools, energy independence, no covert operations, no #MilitaryIndustrialComplex, no… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Politicians priorities
With a capable president:
- The most powerful building on earth
With Joe Biden in it:
- The most expensive nursing home
The whole country is on fire and your president Joe Biden couldn’t care less
For your leaders ((Ukraine >> USA))
For your politicians Ukraine >> USA
Politicians rule book.
A simple guide to a politicians mind.
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America sure doesn’t want to be ruled by airheads, knuckleheads, chuckleheads and bone heads
🔥🔥The Tale of Four Heads 🔥🔥
Airhead floats with thoughts so light,
Dreaming in the broad daylight.
Lost in clouds, without a care,
Wanders here, then drifts elsewhere.
Bonehead’s dense, a stubborn sort,
Hard to crack, though full of naught.
Tried and tried to think things through,
But thinking’s not what boneheads do!
Chucklehead laughs loud and long,
Finds a joke in what’s all wrong.
Every mishap, every fall,
Is funny when you’re chuckle tall.
Knucklehead’s the one who fights,
Argues loud through days and nights.
Thinks with fists instead of brains,
Quick to anger, slow to gains.
Four heads wander through the town,
Causing grins and some a frown.
But together, day or night,
They keep life a little light!
Over the past 125 years, the U.S. government's approach to regulation has undergone significant transformations, reflecting changes.
Over-regulation and government expansion has become a significant issue these days. Some of the factors include:
🚩Expansion of Regulatory Scope: Initially, regulations were primarily focused on economic activities like interstate commerce, banking, and transportation. Over time, this scope expanded dramatically to include environmental protection, consumer safety, health care, telecommunications, and more. This shift was partly due to the recognition of externalities and public goods that the market might not address efficiently.
🚩Creation of Regulatory Agencies: The establishment of agencies like the Interstate Commerce Commission (1887), later followed by the Environmental Protection Agency (1970), and others, marked a trend towards specialized regulatory bodies. These agencies have grown in number and influence, with each often having a specific sector or issue to oversee.
🚩Environmental and Social Regulations: The latter half of the 20th century saw a surge in regulations aimed at protecting the environment and public health, with landmark legislation like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and various amendments expanding federal authority into areas previously left to states or not regulated at all.
🚩Technological Influence: The rise of technology has both necessitated new regulations (like internet privacy, cybersecurity) and influenced how regulations are implemented (e.g., through digital reporting, electronic rule-making platforms). This has also led to debates over net neutrality and data protection, showcasing the government's struggle to keep pace with technological change.
The “Cobra Effect” refers to a situation where an attempted solution to a problem makes the problem worse, due to unintended consequences. The term comes from an anecdote set in colonial India, where the British government, concerned about the number of venomous cobras in Delhi, offered a bounty for every dead cobra. Initially, this seemed to work as people brought in dead cobras for the reward. However, enterprising individuals began to breed cobras for the sole purpose of collecting the bounty. When the government realized this and stopped the bounty program, the cobra breeders set their now-worthless snakes free, leading to a significant increase in the wild cobra population.
This story illustrates a common issue in incentive systems and policy-making:
1. Unintended Consequences:
Solutions can lead to behaviors that exacerbate the original problem.
2. Perverse Incentives:
When rewards are offered, people might find ways to exploit the system rather than solve the problem.
3. Short-term vs. Long-term Thinking:
Quick fixes might offer immediate relief but can lead to worse outcomes in the long run.
The Cobra Effect is often cited in economics, sociology, and public policy to caution against poorly designed incentives or policies without considering all possible outcomes. The lesson from the Cobra Effect is to carefully design systems, policies, or incentives with a thorough understanding of human behavior and potential loopholes that could be exploited.
Governments often designs policies with a narrow scope without understanding the wider implications for human behavior leading to significant waste of resources, time and money.