Kludge Government

Washington DC crashes, but doesn't burn.

kludge kloo͞j

• n. A system, especially a computer system, that is constituted of poorly matched elements or of elements originally intended for other applications.

• n. A clumsy or inelegant solution to a problem.

• n. an improvised device, usually crudely constructed. Typically used to test the validity of a principle before doing a finished design.

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