Politicians cannot be trusted BY DESIGN
INCENTIVES!
Discussion
I remember this video; it's great with the keys to power stuff. Makes politics and corruption make a lot of sense mechanically
I appreciate the balanced take.
I honestly just see politicians as those who have adopted a set of incentives that don't necessarily align with ours. Typically it plays out badly. But it is what it is. Bitcoin fixes it to a large degree.
Honestly, his action against gangs is refreshingly decisive. Imagine giving every gang member a trial as they slaughter and kill and steal with impunity. Nope. Swift death or a cell if you are part of that crowd. It was absolutely a war that could only be won that way. I'm not endorsing all of Bukele's actions, but just saying the alternative to what he did would NOT have worked whatsoever.
Important perspective on politicians: