Public Employee Pillows

"Public employee"

Root worker painting a unhappy face on the road.

The Fighter

Union contracts

US Deficit

"On a more positive note the guidance we’ve published on the services we can’t provide is published in 37 different languages."

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

'Am I being too suspicious or do you think it's possible that they're crooked?'

"So we are agreed then, most of the targets we've set staff are completely unreasonable and we should just scrap them."

They're Not Just That Into It

"We seem to be spending more on defence than on things to defend"

Storm in the out tray

"Who's got the hammer?"

Quality Control

'...We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause..."

"You may have been the victim of a mis-sold PFI contract."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

The Circular Logic of Fascism

"What was I thinking?!"

Health Advisory: Flint Water has lead, Ann Arbor water has dioxane.

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

It's a new government directive requiring us to be 58% more cheerful within 18 months.

Why Cows Leave Home

'Someone's got to do something about these pot-holes!'

'It's historic that the inauguration of a minority is now routine.'

'I'm afraid the cuts are beginning to bite!'

Flat tax - equal burden?

Elections

"We live in the golden age of fake news, alternative facts and spin control. Your resume is too truthful."

'According to the budget, we'll have to count on body heat to keep the offices warm.'

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

'Hi. Due to the regulation fervor, I'm one of the clowns from Washington here to tell you how to run your business.'

'As the government sees it, the U.S. budget would be fine if more deficit earners like you, Mr. Wald, go on the ball!'

Backtrack! A game of Political Undoing

Capital Tours