Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for September 03, 2021

Hammer meet nail. Thanks Wiley

Oxymoron department…

Looks like the Blame Shredder isn’t working.

Col. Klink had a 100% efficiency rating.

Even if you could reach the Problems box there’s just a chute in it that leads to the Blame box.

I guess the old saying is true…the worst words you can hear are…“Hi! I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.” ;D

^ ^ Said the man who declared war on the working class.

N.S. briefcase guys (see also last Wednesday’s) bring to mind Hershey kisses : )

Is there a live of night?

Looks like you might have to stand on the “Blame” box to reach the “Problems” box. Notice the blame box is overflowing, while the problems box appears completely empty.

Be careful who you vote for .

Fine print: self=scrutiny not an option

And every year or so, they vote themselves a new holiday to close the office…

And it’s on the 13th floor.

Just remember, they are all civil servants. Just because they are civil it doesn’t mean they’re polite. Job security does that to some people.

In March, I got my covid vaccines at a site run by FEMA and the United States Army. The efficiency at this site was off the charts excellent. Let’s hear it for Big Government!

Ben was told he could drop his mail-in ballot there so THEY will make sure it CAN be counted.

I know it’s not your fault, but I’m going to blame you anyway.

Shouldn’t it be the “Dept. Of Government Efficiency Dept.”!?

It’s a cheap laugh and somewhat of a cliche to state that government is unresponsive. In my experience I’ve found services provided by government to be as efficient as that provided by any big corporation.

Cogent commentary on US Supreme Court midnight ruling on the new Texas abortion law taking effect. What have we come to?

Tell us something we DON’T know!!

And can we please stop using the term POTUS?No matter who says it, it sounds like the noise my cat makes up a hairball.

when it coughs up a hairball.

“Open Hours: Dead of Night”, I hear that that’s when pumpkins scream!!!

Grover Cleveland introduced the concept of “civil service” to the federal bureaucracy in an effort to professionalize it with people who were actually qualified for the jobs they held. Prior to that, it was political patronage, which meant massive turnover every time the top office changed parties, people holding jobs they couldn’t do simply because they were big contributors or active campaigners, and good luck to you if you wanted some kind of service but belonged to the “wrong” party.

As with so many other things, one should ask the question “Compared to what?”.

C’mon, Wiley! Down East Maine. In the diner with Capt. Eddie and his cat for another adventure to last several days! Please.

Having worked in both corporate and government jobs I can’t see much difference in the work ethic or productivity. Admittedly the legislators and some of the top people in the executive branch could be improved. If you’ve dealt with senior management you know for sure that that group could be improved.