It's concerning that the USA has an emphasis on the "pursuit of happiness" but lost its way due to self-interested politicians.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness#:~:text=The%20body%20charged%20with%20implementing,Secretary%20of%20the%20GNH%20Commission.

What is the easiest, quickest, cheapest, material method of giving happiness? Inflicting pleasure.

The people will come to love their oppression.