When you look at how policy makers handle economic challenges, there's a pattern that keeps repeating itself. Every problem that comes up—and there are plenty—seems to get the same cookie-cutter response: raise taxes. It's lazy governance, honestly.

The real issue? Many of these decision-makers lack the competence to actually solve structural problems. They reach for the tax lever because it's the easiest button to push, not because it addresses root causes. We're seeing this across multiple policy areas, and it's becoming increasingly obvious to anyone paying attention.

What's frustrating is that this approach often backfires. You can't tax your way out of every situation. Sometimes you need actual innovation, efficiency improvements, and smart allocation of resources. But those require real work and strategic thinking—things that seem to be in short supply in many political circles.

It's a sobering reminder that not all decision-makers are equally equipped to handle complex economic problems. The gap between what needs to happen and what actually gets implemented keeps widening.