A craven press leads to rampant corruption, poor government and cynical voters. Even a partially cowed or captured media could tip the scales in elections. Yet wanting something is not the same as getting it https://t.co/MWWVERJ7j8 ...

The two traditional parties of government are under siege as never before. An injection of fresh competition could make Britain much harder to govern https://t.co/p2cku8Lthz ...

The two traditional parties of government are under siege as never before. An injection of fresh competition could make Britain much harder to govern https://t.co/TIkKL1CCP0Illustration: Peter Crowther https://t.co/nkd40XCaD6 ...

The two traditional parties of government are under siege as never before https://t.co/fs8TkABQkr ...

Government & Public Trust - The rapid pace of modern life contrasts sharply with the slow pace of government, leading to public distrust in politicians [1] Social Impact - The era of instant information and services (TikTok, 24-hour news, same-day delivery) highlights the disconnect between societal expectations and governmental responsiveness [1]

Is it your expectation that Congress will codify this name change in the law. >> I don't know, but we're going to find out. But I'm not sure they have to.Uh we're signing an executive order today. Uh but we're gonna find out. We're gonna see uh if they do.We're going with it. And we're going with it very strongly. ...

Keir Starmer reshuffles the UK Cabinet following the resignation of his No. 2, Angela Rayner, swapping a number of senior ministers in a bid to relaunch his faltering government https://t.co/AR7Ep064Lw ...

Social Media's Influence on Politics and Governance - Social media has weakened the power of party leaders, enabling individuals to express extreme views and raise funds independently [1][2] - Social media is perceived as a tool to challenge established institutions, including the "deep state" or bureaucracy [2][3] - Social media can enforce discipline within government agencies, as officials fear being targeted and potentially fired for stepping out of line [5] Concerns and Counterarguments - Over-reliance on social media feedback and extreme voices may lead to poor decision-making and disregard for expertise within government agencies like HHS, FEMA, and CDC [7] - Some argue that experience and expertise in government roles (e g, State Department, CDC) are valuable and should not be dismissed [10][12] - There's a concern that leaders are excessively influenced by their social media base, even when it contradicts established facts or their own previous positions [17][19] The Nature of Online Political Engagement - The online environment is described as a "civil war in cyberspace," where extreme voices dominate and normal people may not actively participate [9][24] - Politicians are adapting to social media by constantly testing reactions and adjusting their positions based on feedback, acting like influencers [21][23] - Politicians are increasingly using social media to bypass traditional consultants and media, establishing a direct relationship with their base [22] Populism and Political Stability - There's a concern about the rise of populism and the potential consequences if competent, technocratic governments fail to address societal problems [27]

Why don't you go into government. Why have you thought about you being Secretary of Treasury, chairman of the Federal Reserve, run for the Senate or something and solve those problems while you're in government. Have you ever thought of that.Scares the daylights out of me. Uh I I let me say I have the greatest appreciation and respect for those who go into public service and serve in this kind of an environment. I think there's a question of whether uh with the population, it's not just a leadership questio ...

Conservatives fought “big government” for decades, writes @DavidMDrucker. Trump has made it the GOP brand (via @opinion) https://t.co/IwobZbQQcL ...