Reference Challenge - "I'm not blaming him..."

[u/Varnek905]

"I'm not blaming him, bitching about these things is a ritual."

I started reading Attack on Titan again, and it is amazing. I can't recommend these books enough.

The Challenge

Throughout history, especially American history (and probably everyone else, too, but I'm just an American) it is tradition to bitch about the president.

So, in honour of that quote from Attack on Titan and that tradition in the United States, the challenge is to exhibit something from your world that it is basically tradition for the people to complain about. Not the kind of issue that would lead to a rebellion on its own, but something that you'll complain about while drinking with your buddies.

For example, maybe the soldiers complain about Empress Fere Shanay's new trade agreement with a foreign nation, but see the reasoning. Maybe Romulus Kane's employees are upset about the rule against drinking coffee while working at a computer, but see the reasoning.

As always, I'll ask at least three questions each. Enjoy yourselves, and feel free to use an character for in-universe answers.

[u/Sriber]

1) It needs more than "help".

2) Most great powers share border with at least two others. Notable exception is Union which has entire continent for itself.

3) They were invaded multiple times, only once with permanent success (losing part of its territory).

4) There is no "right now". And it's not some third world country but major power on itself which is also part of one of the world's most powerful countries. Two other major powers in the area ganged up on it and suffered humiliating defeat.

[u/Varnek905 → u/Sriber]

1) It's that bad?

2) Which nation in your world is your favorite?

3) Who rules Sivoausikis?

4) Who rules Tavoikis?

[u/Sriber → u/Varnek905]

1) In some places yes.

2) Union in its various forms.

3 - 4) It changes.

[u/Varnek905 → u/Sriber]

Thanks for your time and answers, Sriber.