Its depressing to see that people in HK or anywhere expect the US government to save them.

That is like asking the fox to guard the hen house.

Nation states are nothing more than corporations at this point, and like most corporations, shareholders and management rule the roost through a consolidation of power and influence.

The employees (citizens) and the consumers are just along for the ride. (general public)

Producers whistle a tune, and consumers sing along.

Social engineering works best when you believe in something that doesn't exist.

Wealth, religion and politics are just belief systems based on empty promises.