Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

sulphurdunn

(6,891 posts) Fri Jun 21, 2013, 04:23 PM Jun 2013

The heads of federal departments and agencies

don't usually do things calculated to piss-off the President. Most people who work for one of those agencies know it and act accordingly without being told to, all the way down the chain of command.