Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> blake murphy > wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:19:18 -0600, Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>>> In article >,
>>> Goomba > wrote:
>>> (snip)
>>>> Did they *need* another chef though? or is that duplication of efforts
>>>> and unnecessary cost to the American people?
>>> He's filling a vacant position ‹ it's not an expansion of staff.
>> who gives a ****, really? let him have three chefs if he wants. it's a
>> drop in the bucket.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> Well, that's true enough, and I'm not the one questioning it. But
> little drops can add up to big buckets, doncha know! Ever hear, "If you
> watch your pennies, your dollars will take care of themselves"?


Keep in mind, too, that these chefs aren't just feeding the family, but
also doing the dinners for visiting heads of state and other
dignitaries. One person can't do it all for hundreds of diners.

gloria p