Because people seem to misunderstand this: a government that isn't all-powerful may be easier to buy off but not really. There would be no point in buying off a

Because people seem to misunderstand this: a government that isn't all-powerful may be easier to buy off but not really. There would be no point in buying off a government that couldn't do any favors, so even if someone does buy it, it won't do them any good. Government growth has created the monster we have today. The US government used to only be worth a few terrifs and some influence on who it fought. Today, buying into government not only influences the wrong type of people to be politicians, it also gives huge amounts of power to the investors. To be a big business and succeed in today's world, you pretty much have to either have some people invested in your company in the government or you have to do some bribes. This isn't a view that the government should have no power, rather power that companies don't care about. The US monopoly policy, tax policies, hiring requirements, and other government-imposed burdens on companies are comparatively easier to buy around instead of following if the company is large enough. Why is wanting a small government bad?