Dave wrote:
On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:28:16 -0800, "Capt. JG" said:

They're pretty much permanent beltway fixtures. Sheila Bair was among
those
mentioned by the Great Mentioner as possible candidates for Treasury
Secretary in the Obama administration. I suspect her little adventure with
Wachovia put the damper on that.


During the Bush administration?

Yep. Permanent beltway fixtures don't much care which party won the election
as long as it doesn't throw them out of work.

I wonder if you guys ever got "Yes Minister" down there in 'merica.

Cheers
Martin

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Dave wrote:
On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:28:16 -0800, "Capt. JG"
said:

They're pretty much permanent beltway fixtures. Sheila Bair was among
those
mentioned by the Great Mentioner as possible candidates for Treasury
Secretary in the Obama administration. I suspect her little adventure
with
Wachovia put the damper on that.


During the Bush administration?

Yep. Permanent beltway fixtures don't much care which party won the
election
as long as it doesn't throw them out of work.

I wonder if you guys ever got "Yes Minister" down there in 'merica.

Cheers
Martin

Oh, yes, we get lots of "Britcoms." Used to have to see them on PBS (Public
Broadcasting), but now with satellite TV we can watch them on BBC America.
Been ages since I've seen "Yes Minister," or "Yes Prime Minister," though.

KLC Lewis wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:28:16 -0800, "Capt. JG"
said:

They're pretty much permanent beltway fixtures. Sheila Bair was among
those
mentioned by the Great Mentioner as possible candidates for Treasury
Secretary in the Obama administration. I suspect her little adventure
with
Wachovia put the damper on that.

During the Bush administration?
Yep. Permanent beltway fixtures don't much care which party won the
election
as long as it doesn't throw them out of work.
I wonder if you guys ever got "Yes Minister" down there in 'merica.

Cheers
Martin

Oh, yes, we get lots of "Britcoms." Used to have to see them on PBS (Public
Broadcasting), but now with satellite TV we can watch them on BBC America.
Been ages since I've seen "Yes Minister," or "Yes Prime Minister," though.



I've been serving Her Majesty for thirty years, the show is not that
far of, the real power lies with Assistant Deputy Ministers, folks that
generally remain when the Government changes. These are the people who
cna make or break a Deputy Minsister...... somewhat like a good RSM,
the real God on any base.

Cheers
Martin