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To many it just confirms what they have thought for the last few years. Confidence in our politicians is at an all time low here and `crisis point` probably wouldn`t be overstating the situation with what seems to be a new scandal coming to light daily. Here is the latest..
Something is brewing out there in Government land. It is hard to describe or put my finger on it. Government is growing and soaking up the resources for a Government "Class" that takes money from non Government sources and squanders it on themselves.
I first saw in China in 1983 the the "Iron Rice Bowl". The people who were of the Communist Party had nicer housing and some even got driven around in stretch Mercedes with a driver. But ALL people got fed and were provided with some form of low level health care.
I was in St Petersberg, Russia in 91 after the collapse. My guide was saying that all the best houses along the Neva river were occupied by the Communist Party members.
I remember thinking to myself that in the US, you did not have to be in Government to have access to good things.
I recall a government strike back in the 80s in San Francisco where the picketers had placards that read "WE DEMAND RESPECT". My thought was, as it is now that RESPECT is earned, not negotiated, bought or DEMANDED.
So
It seems that over the last two decades, US, State and Local Government Officials and Gvt. Employees have negotiated an "Iron Rice Bowl" for themselves at the expense of the public. They all have health care and a seemingly airtight lock on our money to provide them with a good lifestyle for the most part doing RELATIVE TO COST little or no tangible good.
As a parent, what am I to do? What do I tell my kids. Slime your way into Government any way you can? Go get a Gov job so you can have an advantage over those that don't?
Something is brewing out there in Government land. It is hard to describe or put my finger on it. Government is growing and soaking up the resources for a Government "Class" that takes money from non Government sources and squanders it on themselves.
It seems that over the last two decades, US, State and Local Government Officials and Gvt. Employees have negotiated an "Iron Rice Bowl" for themselves at the expense of the public. They all have health care and a seemingly airtight lock on our money to provide them with a good lifestyle for the most part doing RELATIVE TO COST little or no tangible good.
Slime your way into Government any way you can? Go get a Gov job so you can have an advantage over those that don't?
My education and 25 years of service to the government would like for you to prove your statement.
Most people I know who work for the feds put in 60 hours weeks, paid for 40, work on weekends to try to keep up; have depleted resources and funding; get few pay raises under NSPS; 1.5% cost of living (not complaining, stating a fact).
My education and 25 years of service to the government would like for you to prove your statement.
Most people I know who work for the feds put in 60 hours weeks, paid for 40, work on weekends to try to keep up; have depleted resources and funding; get few pay raises under NSPS; 1.5% cost of living (not complaining, stating a fact).
Please do show me some proof.
I am not quite sure which statement you need proof of. These are factual observations I have seen.
The fact that you are still employed, have absolutely no fear of being laid off, etc. A new "Class" of Government "Party" has formed.
How many years of service do you think the Communist Party Cadres put in?
I have plenty of relatives who are in all levels of the Gov. People tend to greatly exaggerate the hours they put in, their level of expertise, the accomplishments, the education etc.
My education and 25 years of service to the government would like for you to prove your statement.
Most people I know who work for the feds put in 60 hours weeks, paid for 40, work on weekends to try to keep up; have depleted resources and funding; get few pay raises under NSPS; 1.5% cost of living (not complaining, stating a fact).
Please do show me some proof.
Wow, something we agree on. I'd need to see the proof on this as well before passing judgement.
Wow, something we agree on. I'd need to see the proof on this as well before passing judgement.
Hi Amaznjohn
What do you want proof of?
1) what I saw in China?
2) what I saw in Russia
3) what I saw in SF?
Are you in the public or private sector?
What proof is there that my observations are incorrect?
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