Well Grizzled old goatlover the same can be said for any country where those in power bribe their subjects with free stuff. Whether it's in the Gaza concentration camp or America where voters vote for the party that promises them free stuff paid for by their treasury. The supermarket owner just isn't smart enough to vote for the ruling party that's all. The same is true even for your beloved little state Israel where politicians buy off constituents by tada promising them free stuff.

This happens all over the world and it's to be expected. It's the done thing.