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  • This is why I agree with Cheung, Yam and McKinnon, that a system that provides no leeway to the bureacrats is the best system.

    Yuan-taka Desyo? Sun Bin 2006

  • This is why I agree with Cheung, Yam and McKinnon, that a system that provides no leeway to the bureacrats is the best system.

    Archive 2006-04-01 Sun Bin 2006

  • One of the reasons Chinese are reluctant to punish the bureacrats is the general tolerance of mistake for the learned and authority, perhaps thinking these people are rare treasures!

    Misnomer of the legalist Shang Yang, and how to fix the mess in China's legal system Sun Bin 2005

  • One of the reasons Chinese are reluctant to punish the bureacrats is the general tolerance of mistake for the learned and authority, perhaps thinking these people are rare treasures!

    Archive 2005-09-01 Sun Bin 2005

  • Also, "bureacrats" are not some evil, alien race ... they are what is known as "staff" or "employees" in the private sector and preform the exact same functions.

    Ron Paul Says Obama Shouldn't Be Condemned Over Flag-Pin Flap 2009

  • I don't think Iain's contention that "bureacrats" have been increased by 100s of 000s bear inspection with national civil service and loca government administration under downward pressure.

    Another Star Blogger Comments: Will Dale Correct Error? 2007

  • So we must assume that Iain's bold statement of Gordon Brown bringing on 100s of 000s of extra "bureacrats" is actually based on a totalling of more police, more teachers. more doctors, more nurses, more of this that and the other direct public service providers?

    Iain Dale: More Bad Statistics and More Tory Cuts 2007

  • Iain: You say these extra "bureacrats" must be cut but it turns out that they are NOT bureaucrats - already being cut back by 20% - but are instead front line public service workers like doctors, nurses, prison officers, police, teachers.

    Iain Dale: More Bad Statistics and More Tory Cuts 2007

  • So we must assume that Iain's bold statement of Gordon Brown bringing on 100s of 000s of extra "bureacrats" is actually based on a totalling of more police, more teachers. more doctors, more nurses, more of this that and the other direct public service providers?

    Archive 2007-12-01 2007

  • So we must assume that Iain's bold statement of Gordon Brown bringing on 100s of 000s of extra "bureacrats" is actually based on a totalling of more police, more teachers. more doctors, more nurses, more of this that and the other direct public service providers?

    Archive 2007-12-02 2007

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  • Kellerman-flesh and blood: ""doorman's right there, yapping with some woman, pretending he doesn't see or hear" He cursed. "Give me hookers over petty bureacrats anyday"

    November 12, 2010