Posted by Southern on January 12, 1999 at 22:24:06:
In Reply to: Re: Fishy situation... a question posted by Gerard on January 12, 1999 at 15:42:45:
Oh, but you misunderstand the dynamic here, Gerard! The true purpose of the Federal government is not to accomplish work -- it's to provide gainful employment for the relatives and constituents of Congresscritters. Therefore, the less efficient a process, the more employees are needed to attempt to implement it and the more effectively its actual intent is fulfilled ...