> focusing on longer-term growth and success Traditionally, the market has not supported this. Government parties need funding now not some time in future. Tha

> focusing on longer-term growth and success Traditionally, the market has not supported this. Government parties need funding now not some time in future. That said I do not know about the US. I think if you run a big business, you need to keep everyone happy which includes investors and governments for that you need money today. The easiest way always has been to extract more money from customers.