system
A chat on subreddit /r/wallstreetbets
human
I am American, but I live in Europe.  The government programs do work.  The taxes are high, but quality of life is arguably better.  Pay is lower.  I'd say the actual reality leans quite a bit more left of center, from your examples, but it definitely isn't perfect.
gpt
I think majority of Americans would be ok with taxes if they saw their taxes in action and not just going towards military spending and pro team stadiums.