Manipulation backfire?

Babble on.

I've never even met John Ibbitson, so take this for what it's worth.

I think someone fairly high up in the civil service tried to manipulate both him and Graham Fraser of The Toronto Star (aka Pravda Canada) a couple of weeks ago.  Read Ibbitson's article from July 13th about morale in the public service.  Sinister Reg Alcock.  Hated by our proud, professional, oh-so-hard-done-by civil servants.  Evil man.  Then read Ibby's column from July 27th.  Brave Sir Alcock, slaying the public service dragon.  Fine gentleman.  Exactly what this country needs.

Anyone else think Johnny-boy got his chain pulled and is none-too-happy about it?

Babble off.