> Which part of "bribe the government"

I read it.

I just interpreted as "government icky" rhetoric that is very common around here.

Corruption is a tool of any power structure. Gesturing vaguely towards it to invalidate any societal initiative is not an argument, it is just bad-faith whinging.

"Why build roads? The government can be bribed"

"Why trust the courts? The government can be bribed"

"Wefare? The government can be bribed"