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Bureaucracy Events

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Red Tape bureaucracy.1

The civil service, currently led by the …, are deliberately stalling the government by creating unnecessary paperwork. They demand that their jobs be protected under the … law.

"I'd be happy to assist, but unfortunately this requisition form has only been stamped twice. You'll have to file a complaint with the regional ombudsman, who is currently very busy optimising our new filing system. You can expect a prompt response within six to eight months."

Current civil servants can keep their positions.

Unacceptable! Get back to work.

The secret police will keep them in line.

Use this opportunity to train their replacements.

Meritocracy bureaucracy.2

A new guard of … bureaucrats are outshining the … in every aspect of their work. This is a very encouraging omen for the efficacy of ….

"They think that just because they were born with a silver spoon in their mouth that they deserve the most important positions. But their privilege and entitlement make them lazy, nepotistic, and arrogant. We, by contrast, have had to work for all we have, and there are real consequences for failure. Advancement should be based only on merit, not on birth."

Clearly … is the correct policy.

The … have done a shoddy job. Meritocracy: +10% Interest Group Political Strength

Encourage the … to join the civil service. Meritocracy: +10% Interest Group Political Strength

The Bureaucratic Struggle bureaucracy.3

Our efforts to pass the … law have run into several classic bureaucratic hurdles. Debates rage around such lofty matters as the correct shape of filing cabinets.

"Good, fast, cheap. You get two."

We will spare no expense.

This will take as long as it takes.

Let's just get it over with.

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