You are the one studying politics, right? A lot of the political types don't tend to appreciate distractions from their own agenda. Easier to pretend it's less of a threat than the thing you want to be focused on and hope it goes away?
[At least, that has happened to them on two different occasions.]
You are already helping. But I'm glad you're understanding of why some have their suspicions.
... I see... Yes, that does tend to happen. Though I think it rather unforgivable when it does. The primary agenda of a civil servant is to serve the people, and you'd think helping stop some malevolent force from harming the common people would stop that.
[ridiculous!!]
Well, if I were in all of your shoes, I'd certainly be just as dubious. That's what I've told a few people now, so I don't mind the additional searches for information and understanding.
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[At least, that has happened to them on two different occasions.]
You are already helping. But I'm glad you're understanding of why some have their suspicions.
no subject
... I see... Yes, that does tend to happen. Though I think it rather unforgivable when it does. The primary agenda of a civil servant is to serve the people, and you'd think helping stop some malevolent force from harming the common people would stop that.
[ridiculous!!]
Well, if I were in all of your shoes, I'd certainly be just as dubious. That's what I've told a few people now, so I don't mind the additional searches for information and understanding.