Economically Minded Mugs

Does your soy latte use soybeans grown in the US or in East Asia? Why do you ask? Over 90% of American soybeans are genetically modified and sprayed with herbicide. They may cause hormonal changes, especially in men. Loss of sexual desire, development of feminine-looking breasts ... I figure lattes are cheaper than hormone replacement therapy. The economy's still not great.

'I think I died and came back! There was a brilliant light at the end of a dark tunnel. The last thing I recall is turning if off to save electricity.'

"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."

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

'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."

G7 Tax Multinational Companies

Republicans and Democrats debate while the US economy drowns.

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

An Everyday Explanation of the Federal Budget.

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

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

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

Impatient Oil Drillers LTD.

Recession

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

Profit slump

'Profit in the garbage.'

'So far, all I can tell you for sure is how much I've charged you.'

The hourglass figure of economic injustice.

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

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

"Since when did economists become sociologists?!"

'It's easy for you to climb the corporate ladder, you just lay your eggs and leave: No need for Maternity Leave!'

'Sorry - I only donate big.'

Euro around the world.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

A rising tide may lift all boats but I sank all my savings in beachfront properties.

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