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>The government is failing badly at every level. Just the executive branch, which was elected by a certain segment of our society. Thankfully (hopefully) it only lasts 4 years, and not 20.
Just the executive branch? You should look into the corporate manipulation of the legislative branch- buying elections with PACs, gerrymandering, voter suppression, the filibuster, extreme partisanship on every topic except the protection of wealthy donors...
Senators and Congressmen selling off their stock after private briefings about COVID-19 is a pretty good example of how the legislative branch is no better. They probably could have weathered the storm pretty well ... those of us in the middle class have taken a material hit to our retirement prospects.