On one hand, public trust in government is at an all-time low. On the other hand, Americans are deeply frustrated with gaping holes in health care, education, equality of opportunity, infrastructure, and environmental protection – goods and services traditionally provided by government.
这一场景完美地抓住了美国浮躁而矛盾的时代精神。一方面，对政府的公共信任处于历史最低点。另一方面，美国人又对公共卫生、教育、机会公平、基础设施和环境保护方面的不足感到深深的不安——这些商品和服务向来是由政府提供的。