The parent misinterprets the discussion and makes incorrect factual assumptions. First, the question the GP addresses is about the U.S. in general, not NY subw

The parent misinterprets the discussion and makes incorrect factual assumptions. First, the question the GP addresses is about the U.S. in general, not NY subways: > I don’t understand why American governments are so bad at providing public services. Second, the GP discussed problems in the voting public and in both parties, while putting a preponderance of the responsibility on one party - a conclusion that seems hard to escape. The Democrats aren't radically cutting revenue and spending everywhere they are in office. Finally, the NYC subway is operated by the state, not he city, and I believe it is funded in large part by state. Much infrastructure funding also comes from the federal government.