We're governed by psychopaths. They may or may not be competent at the outward appearance of their jobs but they will be highly skilled at manipulation. See the

We're governed by psychopaths. They may or may not be competent at the outward appearance of their jobs but they will be highly skilled at manipulation. See the Gervais Principle for a description of this in the private sector: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-or-the-office-according-to-the-office/ https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-...