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Originally Posted by vicente
Actually, "watch dog" is a phrase commonly used in such instances. In the U.S we have "watch dog" agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Dr*g Administration which oversee the activities of businesses and organizations involved in matters that affect public interests.
P.S. I wonder why **** (d-r-u-g) is a bad word.
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There are also government watchdogs www.ombwatch.org/
"OMB Watch is a nonprofit government watchdog organization located in Washington, DC.
Our mission is to promote open government, accountability and citizen participation." (ombwatchdog website)
and other Government: Watchdog Organizations
http://www.activism.net/government/watchdogs.shtml
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Why is the d-word a bad word, whereas the F-word is used without batting an eyelid? It baffles me!! I, actually, am quite offended when the F-word gets thrown around quite carelessly in the forum.