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Funny story:  Great Government Philosphers (Part 2) - Post Magna Carta

Great Government Philosphers (Part 2) - Post Magna Carta

I have previously outlined some of the major philosophers that laid the foundations for the system of modern government, particularly in western countries. Dillayus, Burocrates, Futilius and Obstrucius all played a major role in this early phase. After the classic era, there followed the Dark Ages, where the teachings of these wise men were forgotten and consequently chaos ruled. Decisions were...
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Funny story:  Great Government Philosophers - The Classic Era

Great Government Philosophers - The Classic Era

Have you ever wondered why government works the way it does? Well, you're not alone. Many great thinkers have spent years studying government and how it should work. These individuals are often overlooked, but they provide important insights into how bureaucratic systems work. To find the origins from which modern government has grown we need to look back at the classic ancient civilizationsof...
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Funny story:  The Official Government Prayer

The Official Government Prayer

It is time to remember Cardinal Slumberus Drone, born today in 1859. Cardinal Drone did not make a large contribution to the evolution of government, as he spent most his time in the House of Lords soundly asleep and unaware of the machinations occuring around him. He did, however, wake up long enough to realise what was going on around him and took time to write the official government p...
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Funny story:  The 5 Paradigms of Government

The 5 Paradigms of Government

The 5 Paradigms of Government The mysteries of the public service and other bureaucracies have often exercised the mind of those not privileged to work within their well-developed structures. The five paradigms of government developed by Obstrucius, provide a path, which if followed, leads to a comfortable existence in a bureaucracy. Once you have mastered them there is very little that wi...
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Funny story:  The Civil Servant's Lament

The Civil Servant's Lament

When the shit hits the fan there'll be trouble and there's only one thing left to do, we'll all get our stories sounding consistent and the blame will be squarely on you. It's not that we actually dislike you and you've not caused us any real trouble, but someone must take all the blame for this cock-up and they'll find your name lying in the rubble. You're in the unfortunate position...
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