[redthrowaway]

All of this is predicated on having a government that makes wise policy choices as opposed to acting in the self-perceived interests of its sponsors. The USG is not such a government.

[AnthonyMouse]

They say you get the government that you deserve. If you don't think you deserve what you have, maybe you should get something else.

[redthrowaway]

I'm Canadian; I'm more or less happy with our government. It's about the best you could hope for of a product designed by a committee of 15M.