[jerlam]

The stability of the entire country seems to be suspect.

The US just had its longest government shutdown, where the government was non-functional. Yet no politicians appear to have suffered any consequences, and there are rumors of another.

The "checks and balances" of the government seem to be non-functional, as one branch of government claims to have veto power over all other branches.

The populace appears to have no power over their elected representatives, or possibly supports the current turn of events.