Public Services Worker Mugs

"We're encouraging people to become involved in their own rescue."

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

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

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

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

Quality Control

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

"What was I thinking?!"

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

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

Why Cows Leave Home

Flat tax - equal burden?

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

Elections

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

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

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

Politicians are from Uranus.

Pile of top secret files on a train. Man saying 'Is that seat free'

Capital Tours

Budget

"Whine and cheezed party."

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

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

"Please, James...will you stop worrying whether the baby will meet all government regulations!"

'Our union contract keeps us from cutting salaries, but nothing prevents us from charging for parking.'

"Says, property of the I.R.S."

'We need people who dream the impossible dreams - like pensions and health care.'

"Efficiency savings...protect front line services BLAH! BLAH! refocus on core objectives BLAH BLAH!"

"To be honest, I'm leaving public service so I can make some real money as a talking head on a cable news network."

'Don't worry! Since 28% of my salary goes to the government, I've decided to work 72% of the time!'

IRS: The country is broke, but your taxes cannot be construed as 'Charity to the Poor'.

'We can't cut entitlements for federal employees. We're federal employees.'

'We finally do have meaningful tax reform, sir. This year's form is printed on recycled paper.'

"He's only been president a few months. Just give hima little time."