Leadership in European countries is so routinely in conflict with their people who understand the inalienable rights of the people so well. I wonder where that comes from.

You're not wrong that the American public is largely out of touch with the fundamentals of a free society.

> Leadership in European countries is so routinely in conflict with their people

> I wonder where that comes from.

> Leadership

Democracy is great but that elected leaders seek reelection at the expense of the common folk isn't something new, those in power will naturally seek more power.

The problem is that Americans look at vulnerable people and billionaires like they individually deserved their fate. The cult of merit.