Ted Rall for August 25, 2003
Transcript:
Dubyanomics the home version Man: Great news- I bought us a yacht! Woman: But we can't afford- Man: Sure we can! Spending increases the profits of the businesses that create jobs! Lower unemployment means higher wages- with luck, high enough to pay off our maxed-out credit cards! Woman: You maxed out our cards? Man: On purpose! For austerity! Now we'll be forced to live within our means! Student: Yo, Dad- the Bursar says your tuition check bounced. Man: You're young and resilient. You'll figure it out. Woman: At least we can go for a ride in our new boat. Man: Me and my boat are so outta here!