Broken Government System

Comments repeatedly describe a fundamentally broken political or governmental system, often the US government, as flawed, systemic, and in need of repair or replacement.

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US PM FWIW broken fix systems current systemic institutions unchecked isn working admitting observing

Sample Comments

robertlagrant Nov 2, 2022 View on HN

That sounds like such a broken system.

lyu07282 Jun 24, 2024 View on HN

It's almost like it's a systemic issue the system can't fix because it's the system that is broken

zepolen Mar 14, 2016 View on HN

You can't fix fundamentally flawed systems.

ryguytilidie Dec 26, 2012 View on HN

I agree that the current system is broken, unfortunately this proposed system seems more broken.

JoeAltmaier Oct 10, 2019 View on HN

A neat synopsis of why the system is broken. Thanks!

techiferous Apr 6, 2011 View on HN

Yes, it seems like a broken system where everybody is wrong/wronged. Definitely needs an upgrade!

runjake Aug 19, 2025 View on HN

Which "systemic problems" are you referring to?

cushychicken Apr 24, 2014 View on HN

Wasn't trying to indict your point - just elaborating.Agreed - the system appears pretty broken.

ekianjo Jul 6, 2025 View on HN

I'm not giving you a solution, I am simply observing that the current system is utterly broken. So continuing as is is not an option, obviously.

antonvs Jun 7, 2025 View on HN

Which is one of the many ways in which the system is broken.