The Moral Decay of the American State The numbers are stark and undeniable — a damning indictment of the moral and institutional rot at the heart of the American political system. In 1958, a full 73% of Americans expressed trust in their government to “do what’s right”. Today, that figure has plummeted to a mere 20%
Bit idea: Tell people "I think China is a paradise, because I don't trust the government". When they say anything questioning that, say "And who told you that, the government? Sure, the government can TOTALLY be believed, they've NEVER lied before."
You can also use "the media" as well.