All the fed agencies have their Nulands. They are basically Rasputin like factotums who’ve been around forever, know where all the bodies are buried, have dirt on people, and involved in palace intrigue. Generally a loathesome, back stabbing lot.
Yup, and big companies. This speech at West Point expresses it well. https://jamesclear.com/great-speeches/solitude-and-leadership-by-william-deresiewicz