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This is a satirical point of the British TV show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_Minister https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_Minister. The high ranking civil s
by lilsoso 3y ago
This is a satirical point of the British TV show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_Minister https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_Minister. The high ranking civil servants, with nearly permanent positions, are in charge. The elected officials think they are in charge.
- B1FF_PSUVM 3y ago> The elected officials think they are in charge Nah, the smart ones know they're not. They're just keeping up appearances. Somewhat like those stories about being chased by wolves through the snow. Once in a while one who got ideas is tossed out as a distraction (Liz Truss, anyone?).