I think you’re over indexing on federal government. Here in the USA, our federal government is largely ground zero for a profoundly stupid culture war. It is gr

I think you’re over indexing on federal government. Here in the USA, our federal government is largely ground zero for a profoundly stupid culture war. It is grossly obese and rediculously wasteful. State government is a totally different animal. It is largely efficient and where actual governing and policy happens. Where I live we have a balanced budget as just an example of the stark difference. I do agree with your point on incumbents. We have people who have never had actual jobs outside of elected office. That is offensive on principal.