Want to know why there are so many dumb people working in government?

Once upon a time a certain king wanted to go fishing. He asked the palace meteorologist for the forecast for the next few hours. The palace meteorologist assured the king that there was no chance of rain.

So, the king went fishing. On the way he met a man with a fishing pole riding on a donkey. He asked the man if the fish were biting. The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace! In just a short time I expect a huge rain storm."

The king replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an educated and experienced professional. Besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him." So, the king continued on his way. However, in a short time a torrential rain fell from the sky. The king was soaked from head to toe.

Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the meteorologist. Then he summoned the fisherman and offered him the prestigious position of palace meteorologist. The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain"

So, the king hired the donkey.

And so, began the practice of hiring dumb asses to work in influential positions of government.

The practice is unbroken to this day.

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