# Let's talk about America's Shadow Government

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-americas-shadow-government/294420>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [March 14, 2005, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-americas-shadow-government/294420 "2005-03-14T05:14:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![kniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c37758/32.png) [@kniz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kniz)\
**Post date:** [March 15, 2005, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-americas-shadow-government/294420/21 "2005-03-15T00:33:54Z")

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> [@chefIL11](#):
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> Where do they live? is this a full time job? are these people appointed? if so by whom? Are they contantly hidden? What are their qualifications?  
> I’m really interested in this so feel free to pass along any thoughts as well.

Have you got a resume written? Are you interested in positions such as Standby Secretary of Commerce or just in Standby President? Are you willing to say “goodbye” to your family and friends? Send resume to Occupant, Area 51, Nevada. 😉

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