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by random28345 3594 days ago
> American governments are not capable of running efficient programmes, because to a first approximation American government employment is a make-work program for people who can't get hired at anywhere that cares about competence.

American governments are not capable of running efficient programs because to a zeroth approximation Americans keep electing politicians that not only promise that government can't do anything right, but also work to ensure it.