Under the Counter
24 Jul 2008
Why did the politician cross the road?
What better source of fun than jokes about politicians, or perhaps changing light bulbs. Or for that matter jokes about politicians and light bulbs. (Or for that matter jokes about politicians, light bulbs and economists, but maybe we digress here.)
Here’s one doing the rounds in futures circles in Washington.
How many senators does it take to halt speculation in light bulb futures? Answer 400. One to draft a bill opposing speculation and another 399 to rally round and make sure their...
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