"This was an article from the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper on Sunday.
The Business Section asked readers for ideas on "How Would You Fix the
Economy?" I think this guy nailed it!
Dear Mr. President,
There are about 40 million people over 50 in the work force -
Pay them $1 million apiece severance with the following stipulations:
1. They retire immediately. Forty million job openings -
Unemployment fixed.
2. They buy a NEW American car. Forty million cars ordered -
Auto Industry fixed.
3. They either buy a house or pay off their mortgage -
Housing Crisis fixed.
It can't get any easier than that!
P. S. If more money is needed, have all members in Congress and all
appointed government officials pay their taxes."
Thanks for the email dad.
5 comments:
Wow. That seriously might be the best idea in the world. Too bad anyone who would propose such an idea would be called an "age-ist." I hate politcal correctness.
Love it!
I can't believe I didn't get this before but 40 million times 1 million is way more than what they are spending now. My brother actually pointed that out and now I feel like a moron:) The concept is great though. How's the pregnancy going?
Perfect solution!
"Tom , I drafted this up for you to use as you deem appropriate. This could impact just about everyone in the company.
Dear Employees,
Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown in the economy, Management has decided to implement a scheme to put workers of 40 years of age and above on early retirement. This scheme will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early).
Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to management to be considered for the SHAFT scheme (Special Help After Forced Termination).
Persons who have been RAPED and SHAFTED will be reviewed under the SCREW program (Scheme Covering Retired-Early Workers).
A person may be RAPED once, SHAFTED twice and SCREWED as many times as Management deems appropriate.
Persons who have been RAPED could get AIDS (Additional Income for Dependants & Spouse) or HERPES (Half Earnings for Retired Personnel Early Severance).
Obviously persons who have AIDS or HERPES will not be SHAFTED or SCREWED any further by Management.
Persons who are not RAPED and are staying on will receive as much SHIT (Special High Intensity Training) as possible. Management has always prided itself on the amount of SHIT it gives employees. Should you feel that you do not receive enough SHIT, please bring this to the attention of your Supervisor, who has been trained to give you all the SHIT you can handle.
Sincerely,
Management
PS
Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.
We apologize for the inconvenience."
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