Backwards Compatibility – Proof that bureaucracies and old standards never die The US Standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That’s an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and the US railroads...

Guess how many sheep – A funny joke, with a good twist and a punchline that explains why government health care is a bad idea …

SUBJECT: Intelligence Resignation letter I have come to the conclusion, with great regret that it is necessary for me to resign. Things being as they are, I fell I am a failure as an intelligence analyst — I will never have the qualifications needed to fulfill this unenviable,...

Human Resources Helpful Hints – As good a system for job placement as any — a very different aptitude test

Actual Federal Employee Evaluation Quotes – Utterly hilarious! Such as, ‘If brains were taxed, he’d get a rebate.’

5 wet apes and company policy – I always *wondered* how company policy got started

The Rules of Bureaucracy – A sadly accurate listing of bureaucratic rules

The efficiency expert – Sadly, there are efficiency experts just like this – as well as government workers just like this

Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency – I know that the EPA is trying to regulate every aspect of our lives, but now they’re expanding to other species?

12 Tips for Managers from Employees – The sad part is, how many managers are *exactly like this*