Lessons that will never be learned
The Libertarian Enterprise
by Charles Stone, Jr.
09/26/05
American government at all levels has become so huge and complex that it has evolved into a series of hierarchical fiefdoms solely devoted to their own growth and self-preservation. The Federal bureaucracies are the worst because they are the least accountable and most removed from the people they are supposed to serve. Notice I said 'supposed to serve.' In the real world, if a bureaucracy actually provides a good service, it is by accident. The service just happened to fall into the narrow confines of the rule book and so could be provided without risk or excessive expense. The only real function of a bureaucracy at any level is to survive, to gather assets (manpower, treasure, influence, etc.) and to gain political power for its leaders. The idea that a bureaucracy will spontaneously do good is ludicrous...)
http://www.ncc-1776.com/tle2005/tle338-20050925-03.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Charles Stone, Jr.
09/26/05
American government at all levels has become so huge and complex that it has evolved into a series of hierarchical fiefdoms solely devoted to their own growth and self-preservation. The Federal bureaucracies are the worst because they are the least accountable and most removed from the people they are supposed to serve. Notice I said 'supposed to serve.' In the real world, if a bureaucracy actually provides a good service, it is by accident. The service just happened to fall into the narrow confines of the rule book and so could be provided without risk or excessive expense. The only real function of a bureaucracy at any level is to survive, to gather assets (manpower, treasure, influence, etc.) and to gain political power for its leaders. The idea that a bureaucracy will spontaneously do good is ludicrous...)
http://www.ncc-1776.com/tle2005/tle338-20050925-03.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Starmail - 28. Sep, 10:25
