One of the reasons people are so unhappy with Washington is they get a sense that there are special rules that apply. Wall Street gets special exemptions, the big banks get special exemptions. Dodd-Frank sets up rules that hammer small banks, hammer community banks, hammer the little guy. But what happens to the big guys? They keep getting bigger. Why? Because they get rules made in Washington that favor the big guy over the little guy. And you wonder why there is such dissatisfaction in this country. But if you have political friends in this administration, you too can get an exemption. Labor
The growing dissatisfaction among Americans towards Washington is largely fueled by the perception of unequal treatment in regulations. While Dodd-Frank imposes stringent rules on smaller banks and financial institutions, the larger banks seem to evade similar scrutiny, benefiting from various exemptions that allow them to consolidate their power. This discrepancy places a burdensome weight on local banks and emphasizes the disconnect between everyday Americans and the political elite.
This favoritism leads people to believe that the rules are tailored to favor the wealthy and politically connected, breeding frustration and cynicism towards governance. The public frustration is exacerbated by the notion that those with political ties can avoid the consequences that others must endure. As a result, this environment fosters a sense of inequality and injustice, contributing to a broader sentiment of discontent within the nation.
