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I'll take politicians who know they're up for periodic reelection over what they have in China any time.
by ihaveajob 9y ago
I'll take politicians who know they're up for periodic reelection over what they have in China any time.
- r00fus 9y agoThe problem is that the lobbyists and civil servants do not have any re-election or term limits. So you have replaceable pols who are a facade to the real influence being brokered by chiefs of staff, head lobbyists - and the distinction between the lobbyists and civil staff is blurred at best.
- icebraining 9y agoBernard: The Department of Employment lobbies for the TUC, whereas the Department of Industry lobbies for the employers. It's rather a nice balance. Energy lobbies for the oil companies, Defence lobbies for the armed forces, the Home Office lobbies for the police and so on. Hacker: So the whole system is designed to stop the Cabinet from carrying out its policies? Bernard: Well, somebody's got to. -- Yes, Minister