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Controlling the Bureaucracy

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He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance. The Declaration of Independence Scott Ott led a great session over Bill Whittle today. Scott is a process guy, so it was refreshing to see him discuss how a President might manage the bureaucracy. I’m doubtful any of this will come to pass, although maybe a focused President might accomplish it as part of a first 90 day agenda.

The Federals Are Now The British

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The British, those that that existed circa 1776, were merely competent “administrators”. The America of 2023 certainly puts them to shame. The proto-Americans of 1776, on the other hand, were not as complacent as we are today. Here what the Declaration of Independence had to say about the their bureaucrats and King: He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.