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Governments become self-interested entities. In fact, when establishing the capabilities of a government, designing around this fact is paramount.
by ralusek 4y ago
Governments become self-interested entities. In fact, when establishing the capabilities of a government, designing around this fact is paramount.
- rhaway84773 4y agoMost governments don’t remain in power for more than a few years. They are constantly changing. Which prevents what you’re suggesting from happening. Unfortunately, many strong men governments around he world have rigged their elections and/or face weak enough oppositions that they have been in power for way too long, in which case this does indeed become a possibility.
- rvense 4y agoAs far as I understand, "government" in (American) English refers to the set of institutions, not the people currently holding office.
- yucky 4y ago> Most governments don’t remain in power for more than a few years. They are constantly changing. Which prevents what you’re suggesting from happening. Over 4 million people are employed by the US Government, with the number being elected to those positions only in the hundreds, and those appointed numbering a few thousand. The reality is there is very little turnover in the government.
- KqAmJQ7 4y agoThis applies to pretty much any organization imo. From nonprofits to corporations to states.
- kaba0 4y agoHence the thee (four) pillars of democracy.