In 2020, the government of the USA spent 30% of GDP.

In 2024, the government of France spent 57% of GDP.

Are the people of 2024 France really getting 28x the value from their government as 1800 USA?

It is not evil to ask these questions or to experiment with government,

And more people should consider backing off from political-media consumption as it is clearly toxic to the soul.

The reality that counts most is the one around you, and I see far too many people destroying their relationships with family, friends, and colleagues over national politics when there are much bigger fish to fry in one's own garden.