re: #71 reine.de.tout

I’m at a loss here.
Agencies having rule-making and regulatory authority is not new.
I don’t understand what seems to be a sudden distaste for how this stuff works.
What am I missing?

Only hat questioning the motives, competence, and American-ness of every government official and agency came into vogue in Nov 08. Before then, questioning the government meant you were a terrorist-lover. Now, it’s required for tea party membership.