It's not new, nor improved. I'd like to say that it's only in California, but I've witnessed the absurd at all government levels, particularly at the state and municipal levels. Actually, the department heads are really very busy most of the time. They attend meetings, luncheons, banquets, dedications, and make public appearances on behalf of the politicians and administrators who hired or appointed them. In order to keep their jobs secure, they must first insure that the current administration gets re-elected or find ways to make points with the incoming regime.
Lame ducks move very slowly.
There is suddenly what appears to be a new cult following this self-styled prophet. In any case, well written exposition of fraud - then and now. Now if I could just get my arms and legs in tune with what's left of a brain I'd join you. I haven't heard from Jim since Sunday. Jim occasionally reads Inditer dot com.