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Who Is Government? Storytime with Michael Lewis

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

CHAPTER

Examining Perceptions of Government Accountability

This chapter explores the disconnect between public expectations and the realities of government operations, emphasizing the frustrations faced by citizens when addressing systemic issues. Through the analogy of an airline passenger, it highlights the challenges of accountability and the often misdirected outrage towards career employees rather than political appointees.

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