> Samuel Pepys noted at a 1666 council meeting: “All I observed there was the silliness of the King, playing with his dog all the while and not minding the busi

> Samuel Pepys noted at a 1666 council meeting: “All I observed there was the silliness of the King, playing with his dog all the while and not minding the business. Can't help but think our governance would be improved if our current rulers spend more time playing with dogs and less time minding the business.