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On Government III





Characteristics of most western governments.  With the emergence of what may now be called virtual political system, it seems not to matter who is in charge.  It only matters they think right. Eliminate Trump – get another Trump (though difficult).  Eliminate Merkel – get another Merkel.  Eliminate Clinton – get another Clinton.  Corruption has become a small form factor, being unfortunate but of little significance.  Incompetence is another small form factor, but the narrative is supremely paramount.  You gotta say the right thing. 

Basically, governments have individually become systemic forces under recognizance only to themselves.  On the government...

·       It appears to be not responsible to the people, but it follows its own code. 

·       It demands a universal PPM manual (Policy and Procedures Manual with massive regulations) for every function. 

·       It demands huge legislative measures that no member of congress can understand. 

·       It makes decisions outside the scrutiny of overseeing public officials. 

·       It wants and has arranged a totally polarized governing body.  This implies little is done and can be done by congress. 

·       It seeks control to manage and dictate all measures of its citizens. 

·       The government has developed such an array of regulations, it is virtually impossible for any general oversight, and even local intra-agency oversight is diminishing.

·       It operates essentially outside the traditional three branches of government, functioning only in and of itself. 

·       With the new ACA (Affordable Care Act or alternative) now linked with the IRS, the government becomes a powerful, intimidating force against its citizens - thereby requiring desired behavior. 

·       With the recent suspension of the majority Senate rules, the government can exploit to make appointments sustaining and enhancing government power. This will diminish some congressmen from proper considerations on the basis of their state.  States' power is  drastically reduced. (USA)

Systemic forces are almost impossible to defeat, there being no clear target. They are integrated, embedded, intrinsic, and inviolate.  It is like trying to defeat the very air we breathe.
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