The left and right can agree on one thing: Our government is a joke on the United States

Anti-Trump protesters on April 5, with the theme “Hands Off,” sparked curiosity among observers. Questions arose about the hands’ identity and what they were to be kept off. The hands were linked to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to preserve the federal bureaucracy. The protesters seemed content with maintaining the government’s status quo, illustrating a peculiar mix of liberal conservatism that resists change. Progressivism, once revolutionary, now seeks to maintain societal and natural stasis, except for gender fluidity. The Obama era government, perceived as outdated, is now seen as comedic, with failures reminiscent of vaudeville acts. A book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, “Abundance,” challenges progressive methods to achieve goals, highlighting the inefficiency of the current regulatory system. The Biden administration’s complex processes, as humorously explained by Klein on a show, reflect the absurdity of liberal government operations. Despite progressive criticism, some are joining in the laughter over the government’s failures. The recent exposure of government absurdities by the DOGE leadership team in an interview further emphasizes the comedic nature of governmental operations. The dysfunction and inefficiency of the government, while perceived humorously, also highlight the challenges of a representative democracy where citizens are ultimately responsible for the system.