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> If the problems growing, and you are just sinking billions into it without making any measurable impact, where the fuck is the money going? A lot of these pr
by umvi 3y ago
> If the problems growing, and you are just sinking billions into it without making any measurable impact, where the fuck is the money going?
A lot of these programs are hard to stop paying into once you start. Say you are a political leader and you try to solve homelessness by pouring $X per year into some new program. 5 years later it's clear the program is not effective. However, if you axe the program, good luck getting re-elected since you've now made it very easy for your opponent to lambaste you ("Hundreds of society's most vulnerable brace themselves as Governor X seeks to axe homeless program").
- sroussey 3y agoAnd places like SF with a budget of about $100k/yr/person for homeless, make it effectively illegal to get an accounting of where the money goes.
- cute_boi 3y agoThis is the fundamental reason why democracies often face challenges. For instance, let's consider a country like India, where a significant portion of the population isn't financially well-off. As a result, there is an expectation for government assistance and benefits during each election cycle. Consequently, politicians who promise freebies or welfare programs tend to have a higher likelihood of being elected. This pattern is not unique to India; it can be observed in various other places as well. Even in the United States, which prides itself on its democratic system, the influence of this phenomenon is evident
- Pulcinella 3y agoThe government should help people and make their lives better. People should expect this, both as citizens and as tax payers. The government doesn’t just get free money from the people without being expected to offer something in return.