Recession Gifts

Passover flatness.

Sub-prime Bear

'I sure wish the recovery would start, I need a new box.'

'Since bottom line growth has been so robust, big business wants to thank you all in advance for not applying with them.'

'Do you want to tell them their department is being downsized again, or should I?'

'Bit of a staffing problem, Boss. We haven't got any left.'

Warning that Inflationary Policies Could Lead to Crash on Wall St

'Remember, an economic boom is usually followed by an economic kaboom,'

"Sorry, but there aren't enough life jackets to go around."

Economy.

Statue of Liberty and the Financial Crisis

Cigars for the Upcoming Bear Market

'That's where they keep all the money I don't have anymore.'

Obama's Financial Reform Pill: I hope they won't need a glass of water.

White House Garage Sale.

Geezernomics - Crash of 1929.

Grim Reaper leaning on scared trader.

Federal Guidelines

"I can't go on reading this. . . I'm scared to death!"

'Yes, I think you better had ask Santa for it. Because there's no way I could afford to buy it.'

Profits - "It's worse than you think it goes down to the third floor."

Bad news airbag

'Bad news for those of you who believe goods and services should be exchanged for money.'

Didn't know as much about the market as I thought I did.

"Okay, the market took a dive. No reason to panic, Mr. Spielman."

"So the only way to save the economy is to spend what we haven't got - plus ca change - moin ca change!"

Financial crisis and layoffs

'Where's My Bail-out?' 'Where's Your Lobbyist?'

Pork barrel projects vs Keynesian economics.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this seminar is about how to make profits in times of crisis..."

"Right, all those in favour of a car boot sale."

"As most MPs are lawyers that should give you a clue as to the mess we are in!"

"Since they graduated, have any of your children moved back in with you?"

The Recession Hole.

Center for the story of whether throwing money at the economy really works.