more patronage positions to put their friends in.

the blatant patronage ... is shocking and disgraceful.

It's been great. We're good friends, and we're really honest with each other. He's a straight shooter, and has a real feel for the material.

Friends I have made, whom Envy must commend, But not one foe whom I would wish a friend.

Greatly his foes he dreads, but more his friends, He hurts me most who lavishly commends.

When two friends understand each other totally, the words are soft and strong like an orchid's perfume