James Boren

James Harlan Boren (December 10, 1925 – April 24, 2010) was an American author and politician who is best known as a humorist and writer on bureaucratese, in which he poked fun at what he called "the vacuumental thinking and idiotoxicities of Washington". He was also a businessman, teacher, scholar, public servant, political operative, presidential candidate, and public speaker. Quotes Guidelines for bureaucrats: (1) When in charge, ponder. (2) When in trouble, delegate. (3) When in doubt, mumble. "Bureaucrats Give Agnew The Bird (It's an Award)", The New York Times (November 8, 1970), p. 45 External links Category:1925 births Category:2010 deaths Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians