Definition of the word CHARADE: "an act or a pretense put on to make something appear different than what it is..."

When sizing up the sum total of contradiction and deception typical of WDFW Fisheries Management in recent years, the only consistent element--that one "constant" in nearly every statement, decision or action-- is clearly defined above. Little matter what the focus, issue or locale may be, you can readily depend on the charade moving forward.

Jim Unsworth was forced to walk the plank, but his crew of staffers and counsel carries on with status quo...and persists in telling us it's something else...