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MineralMan

(146,254 posts)

5. Well, government agencies are full of people who do nothing.

Reply to aquamarina (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 20, 2021, 10:48 AM

Jan 2021

That's especially true of those who have been placed in them by Presidents. On appointment, they're given an office and a desk, but nothing really to do. That will be the case with that NSA placement by Trump.

Oh, yes, they do give you a red stapler, though.

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Did the NSA lawyer/mole successfully burrow in? [View all] exboyfil Jan 2021 OP

It doesn't really matter. Here's why: MineralMan Jan 2021 #1

No doubt, aquamarina Jan 2021 #3

Well, government agencies are full of people who do nothing. MineralMan Jan 2021 #5

and hopefully a quick move down to the b b b b basement! Layzeebeaver Jan 2021 #6

Maybe Joe can't fire him but he can reassign him Jersey Devil Jan 2021 #2

Ellis is utterly unfit and unqualified. He's a Nunes protege and Trump lapdog who should be removed. dalton99a Jan 2021 #4