Politics is, for me, forgive and -as you may have heard- sometimes forget.
People do not make wars; governments do.
If history teaches anything, it teaches that self-delusion in the face of unpleasant facts is folly.
We could say the government spend like drunken sailors, but that would be unfair to drunken sailors, because the sailors are spending their own money.
If adults want to take such chances (with marijuana) that is their business
Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way