Re: LF: QRSS

[WarmSpgs@aol.com]

Over here, those of us with memories of the Fifties and Sixties might recall 
seeing it spelled "apparatchik" sometimes, so the term definitely rang a bell 
for me.  I like your definition, Rik--much more descriptive than the stuffy 
"party functionary" given in my dictionary!
73,
John

In a message dated 3/27/00 7:06:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
rik.strobbe@fys.kuleuven.ac.be writes:
<< I wasn't aware that the word is not known in English. It has Russian origin
(as far as I know) and was used for high ranked party member taking
decisions without being influenced by any practical knowledge about the
things they were deciding about. >>