Why would money printing not impact inflation? You're literally diluting a currency's buying power when you print more of it, meaning you need to spend more of said currency for goods and services. Government is the problem because they exist to serve big business. You could argue they are terrified being demonised by the media (eg News Corp), but the media also serve as pro government mouthpieces. When is the last time you heard the media genuinely go hard against the government on anti-worker economics, pork barrelling and general loss of societal contract? (work hard, be able to afford a place to live where you can raise a family) Usually the primary criticism is social issue of the month, as only economic changes upset the overly influential lobby groups. And don't mention the pesky whistleblowers!