EPA’s fondness for high-end furniture costs taxpayers $92 million

[RedTeamTex]

Golden Hammer: EPA's fondness for high-end furniture costs taxpayers $92 million - Washington Times

Democrats, let me ask you...does the brain burning all that energy to accommodate all that cognitive dissonance make you hungry at all?
When reading a headline like this, does it give you the munchies for some strange reason?

 

[Iceweasel]

That's true in most state and federal offices. We want our masters to live the lives they deserve do we not?

 

[RedTeamTex]

Weasel, something gives me the impression you've worked for a humble state government at some point....

If I'm right, I bet we could trade some good stories over a few brews....

 

[Iceweasel]

Weasel, something gives me the impression you've worked for a humble state government at some point....

If I'm right, I bet we could trade some good stories over a few brews....

You bet! But I worked for the feds, military and civil service. I did many jobs for state government though and have been in many state agencies. They act like money is no problem, plenty more where that came from.

 

[depotoo]

What's worse. Pick one.
1. The cost of a drawer for pencils for $813.00
2. The cost of $73,000 for moving furniture to replace the carpet
3. Or the memo telling them to quit defecating in the halls.

(All from the report)

 

[Maryland Patriot]

Weasel, something gives me the impression you've worked for a humble state government at some point....

If I'm right, I bet we could trade some good stories over a few brews....

You bet! But I worked for the feds, military and civil service. I did many jobs for state government though and have been in many state agencies. They act like money is no problem, plenty more where that came from.

The problem I always saw in government spending during my years with them was the use it or lose it method of spending.
Come the end of the fiscal year if an agency had money left over it meant they were over funded and they could expect lower funding levels the next year. So, how do they fix this? by spending massive amounts of money on crap they dont need. that way come the end of the year they can show they are broke and didnt have high enough funding, the following budget will give them an increase to take care of the deficiency

 

[RedTeamTex]

You bet! But I worked for the feds, military and civil service. I did many jobs for state government though and have been in many state agencies. They act like money is no problem, plenty more where that came from.

Don't I know it! Worked for several outfits with state funding...it's an eye opening experience. A few movers and shakers, a lot more empire builders trying to look like a mover and shaker, and lots of guys drumming their fingers waiting for the right time to throw a paperclip towards a solution, and lots, lots more who gave up a long time ago.

But trying to get work done with the feds?? Forget about it...saw the switch from a Democratic administration to a Republican one...only then were they motivated enough to at least pretend to be working. Still quite the easter-egg hunt to find agencies who are actually trying to fulfill their stated mission.

 

[RedTeamTex]

The problem I always saw in government spending during my years with them was the use it or lose it method of spending.
Come the end of the fiscal year if an agency had money left over it meant they were over funded and they could expect lower funding levels the next year. So, how do they fix this? by spending massive amounts of money on crap they dont need. that way come the end of the year they can show they are broke and didnt have high enough funding, the following budget will give them an increase to take care of the deficiency

"Christmas in July!" Oh, that was a fun time of year!

 

[Maryland Patriot]

The problem I always saw in government spending during my years with them was the use it or lose it method of spending.
Come the end of the fiscal year if an agency had money left over it meant they were over funded and they could expect lower funding levels the next year. So, how do they fix this? by spending massive amounts of money on crap they dont need. that way come the end of the year they can show they are broke and didnt have high enough funding, the following budget will give them an increase to take care of the deficiency

"Christmas in July!" Oh, that was a fun time of year!

I really liked the jackets with the agency name on them.
going to miss that.

 

[depotoo]

What's worse. Pick one.
1. The cost of a drawer for pencils for $813.00
2. The cost of $73,000 for moving furniture to replace the carpet
3. Or the memo telling them to quit defecating in the halls.

(All from the report)
........from above
Come to think of it, #3 must have resulted in #2

 

[depotoo]

Well, looking up about the feces matter, I found this as well. Wonder who paid for it all? Bet 10 to 1 we did.

Secret Man Caves Found in EPA Warehouse

oh, and here is more on the defecating. Happened in Denver...where the toxic spill occurred?
EPA Employees Told to Stop Pooping in the Hallway

 

[depotoo]

Our tax dollars hard at work.

 

[Maryland Patriot]

Well, looking up about the feces matter, I found this as well. Wonder who paid for it all? Bet 10 to 1 we did.

Secret Man Caves Found in EPA Warehouse

oh, and here is more on the defecating. Happened in Denver...where the toxic spill occurred?
EPA Employees Told to Stop Pooping in the Hallway

Maryland, always on the leading edge of corruption.
Proud to live here.

 

[depotoo]

Former EPA Official Charged Uncle Sam $69K for Weekend Trips Home
Oh! And look at this, hope he enjoyed his weekends.

 

[RedTeamTex]

You remember those "Dr Who"s where the aliens have 'perception filters' and so go unseen by unsuspecting humans? I think the 'cognitive dissonance' question is greater than I suspected. This thread is evidently INVISIBLE to liberals!

Poor folks can't even see it....

 

[PaintMyHouse]

Golden Hammer: EPA's fondness for high-end furniture costs taxpayers $92 million - Washington Times

Democrats, let me ask you...does the brain burning all that energy to accommodate all that cognitive dissonance make you hungry at all?
When reading a headline like this, does it give you the munchies for some strange reason?

Let us know when it's real money. That's in billions, not millions.

 

[depotoo]

See, they think money grows on trees. To them, 'what's a hundred mill these days, we can borrow that easily'.

You remember those "Dr Who"s where the aliens have 'perception filters' and so go unseen by unsuspecting humans? I think the 'cognitive dissonance' question is greater than I suspected. This thread is evidently INVISIBLE to liberals!

Poor folks can't even see it....

 

[RedTeamTex]

Let us know when it's real money. That's in billions, not millions.

I'm sure the paltry tens of millions listed in this thread are the only waste in federal government, and there's certainly no way it all could possible add up to many billions!

But congratulations on your keen peripheral vision, anyway. ; )

By the way, if you're ok with your money being wasted, you're more than welcome to send some to me and I'll certainly take care of it for you! (First probably more drinks for myself and Iceweasel...but I'll get around to looking for some nice furniture after I sober up.)

 

[Maryland Patriot]

Let us know when it's real money. That's in billions, not millions.

I'm sure the paltry tens of millions listed in this thread are the only waste in federal government, and there's certainly no way it all could possible add up to many billions!

But congratulations on your keen peripheral vision, anyway. ; )

By the way, if you're ok with your money being wasted, you're more than welcome to send some to me and I'll certainly take care of it for you! (First probably more drinks for myself and Iceweasel...but I'll get around to looking for some nice furniture after I sober up.)

if a liberal sends you money, don't consider it free money, consider it a tax refund.