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What the USDA is doing is called "Washington Monument Syndrome". It is a political tactic, wherein you deny the public access to the most visible aspects of a
by bparsons 13y ago
What the USDA is doing is called "Washington Monument Syndrome".
It is a political tactic, wherein you deny the public access to the most visible aspects of a government operation during a period of budget cuts. You will notice all government agencies ceasing stuff like twitter accounts, which cost virtually nothing to operate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_Syndrome http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_Syndrome
- darkarmani 13y ago> What the USDA is doing is called "Washington Monument Syndrome". Where will all the school kids visit if the USDA website is down? What about all of the international tourists that finally made the trip to the USDA website? You make a completely valid comparison, because everyone knows that after the Washington Monument, the USDA is the most beloved site.
- smsm42 13y agoShouldn't it be renamed "White House tours syndrome" now?
- briandear 13y agoThe US Consulate in Marseille, France is open for normal business today. I guess getting a US visa or passport renewal is a critical function that can't wait a week.