Economic Reform Thinkers Pillows

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

'Please remember that these figures could be off as much as two dollars.'

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

'The prevailing wisdom is that markets are always right. I think that luck is always right.'

"Gentlemen, we're missing a great opportunity by not hitching this company to the current tailspin."

"Gee, thanks pal."

'It's good to be here. We're having economic problems where we come from.'

"At $4 a dozen, it's hard to balance a career and a family."

'The great thing is, the poor won't be able to squander it on luxuries such as dignity, equality and hope!'

"Okay... how about some people are poverty rich but asset poor?"

Republicans and Democrats debate while the US economy drowns.

An Everyday Explanation of the Federal Budget.

'So, a bailout is like a Ponzi scheme for automakers?'

'Mixed day on Wall Street. Economic indicators were up, but executive bonuses were down.'

"Efficiency savings...protect front line services BLAH! BLAH! refocus on core objectives BLAH BLAH!"

Recession

"Since when did economists become sociologists?!"

'How can they call it a shared sacrifice in this bad economy...when your pay cut was 10% and mine, 25%?!'

Bad news, boss. The rat race is out of cheese!

Profit slump

The hourglass figure of economic injustice.

'Good news! I think we can make your portfolio quite bearable.'

Minimum wage.

Bring flag factories back to America.

We pay the maximum minimum wage.

'Of course, in the long term we're all extinct.'

'Profit in the garbage.'

Capitalism: Creates, Jobs & Wealth.

'Rising health costs are the biggest drain on the economy, so I'll be laying off some of my patients.'

Euro around the world.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

'Sorry - I only donate big.'

'Control tower, we're having difficulty taking off....'