That’s what the Mad Magazine continuing comic strip was called.

I don’t know why, but that’s what came to mind while reading this Daily Herald story by Ashok Selvam about Palatine- Schaumburg High School District 211—Illinois’ largest high school district.

Superintendent Roger Thornton said it was “dangerous,” according to the article, to offer raises higher than the increase in the cost-of-living, 2.5%.

Union President John Braglia disagreed, pointing a neighboring school district’s raises, a typical tactic.

The final five paragraphs of the article hint of a quid pro quo between union members and certain school board members:

While the district should be mindful of the price index, Braglia said District 211 is in good position to pay the requested pay increase, especially after voters approved a tax-rate increase in 2005.

Braglia wouldn’t single out anybody, but said the salary offer is indicative of broken campaign promises school board members have made to get elected through the years.

He said the teachers have kept their side of the bargain and expect to be rewarded.

Increased class sizes and cutting of “signature programs” are examples of those broken promises, Braglia said.

What is both of the “spies” are on the same side and taxpayers are on the other side?