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"Because thats not how government is supposed to work perhaps?"

I agree very much that government isn't meant to be an insatiable gobbler of pork, but most people in government want government to continue working that way. The special interest folks want their politicians to work that way, too (anti-competition).

Becoming more self-sufficient is an interesting pastime for many, and personally spending less can be very rewarding. True, that it's not for everyone. That's okay. But we'll all be better off in the long run, if many do (debt/revenues not so easily taken, better leadership).

Another interesting look of many is that of seeing demographics of energy company investors (mostly socialists), and there are certainly some great ways to save much on home heating energy (rocket stove mass heaters, solar hydronic drainback, masonry heaters for those who can afford them,...). Same with bonds. One can call off that long distance vacation for at least a year or two (fuel, junk food, etc.) or put off big building projects (fees and more fees). Gardening can be fun and rewarding for many.

Against the wishes of many government-connected folks in politics, most importantly, people should be "sustainable." Pets, trees and property values are nice, but people are much more important. Many young "hipsters" have learned that valuable lesson over time. Why are the mighty political/regulator folks seemingly incapable of learning that?