“The information commissioner said she was disappointed. You couldn't answer a question about it yesterday. I want you to fix this problem I think you caused. Will you change it back? Yes or no?”
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“I want to look like I'm doing something. I will consult. That means I'm fixing the problem. I don't need to answer your yes-or-no question.”