Eight years of “Cheney’s energy program” had most inspectors in cubicles, instead of out on the rigs doing their jobs. Political appointees and “yes” folks had worked their way into just about every decision position- a lot of good people who WANTED to do their jobs,weren’t allowed to.
And Baslim has a very, very, good point. BP, MMS, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, EADS, GM, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, and governments reached the size that the “Peter Principle” was filling WAY too many slots.
fennec said ”The Brits, as I understand it (and omQ can clarify this, I’m sure), do not have nearly as great a turnover in CS positions with a change in governing party as we do”
Quite correct on that score. Even I was surprised at how fast their change in government was, bearing in mind the initial haggling since a coalition had to be formed first. By European standards, setting up the coalition in itself was super zippy! The actual change in government had me with my jaw on the floor.
The Civil Service remains apolitical or impartial so no changes there at all (although likely to be affected by austerity cuts but that’s another story).
MaryWorth Premium Member almost 14 years ago
It’s a lot of folks fault… and a lot more people are going to damaged by their screwing up!
Motivemagus almost 14 years ago
Well THAT explains a lot…
SuperGriz almost 14 years ago
Working in cubicles makes you crazy.
sensrule92 almost 14 years ago
But were any of them prepared for the shame that an eruption would cause?
Jaedabee Premium Member almost 14 years ago
@ANandy - Bow chica wow wow!
CorosiveFrog Premium Member almost 14 years ago
ROFL!
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Breaking fourth wall. I love it!
Dtroutma almost 14 years ago
Eight years of “Cheney’s energy program” had most inspectors in cubicles, instead of out on the rigs doing their jobs. Political appointees and “yes” folks had worked their way into just about every decision position- a lot of good people who WANTED to do their jobs,weren’t allowed to.
And Baslim has a very, very, good point. BP, MMS, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, EADS, GM, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, and governments reached the size that the “Peter Principle” was filling WAY too many slots.
Motivemagus almost 14 years ago
I just noted the BP calendar (on July, strangely) and the “BP Party cancelled” notice. Gotta watch this boy like a hawk! His details are awesome.
OmqR-IV.0 almost 14 years ago
fennec said ”The Brits, as I understand it (and omQ can clarify this, I’m sure), do not have nearly as great a turnover in CS positions with a change in governing party as we do”
Quite correct on that score. Even I was surprised at how fast their change in government was, bearing in mind the initial haggling since a coalition had to be formed first. By European standards, setting up the coalition in itself was super zippy! The actual change in government had me with my jaw on the floor. The Civil Service remains apolitical or impartial so no changes there at all (although likely to be affected by austerity cuts but that’s another story).
cfimeiatpap almost 14 years ago
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/02192010/profile2.html
pbarnrob almost 14 years ago
Just flagged bbcsee, and darling1 -twice! They don’t learn, do they?
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meowdam almost 14 years ago
Pure Danziger I LOVE it especially the BP calender , canceled party rsvp and the days til retirement , only thing missing is a bleeep cat
meowdam almost 14 years ago
they bleeped p u ss y can you believe it