Mary vs. the Economy

Mary:
Generally eschews numbers to include basic math.

Economy:
Uses numbers to the point of confusion.

Point: Mary, for keeping it simple.

Economy:
Is the focus of the presidential election.

Mary:
Is still pissed The Office was cancelled because of VP debate.

Point: Mary, for choosing sense of humor over sense of doom.

Economy:
Gets $700 billion dollars to bail it out of trouble.

Mary:
Deals with consequences of her actions.

Point: Mary, for character.

Mary:
Diligently saves in 401k plan.

Economy:
Eats 401k savings for breakfast.

Point: Economy, for being gangsta.

Mary:
Can read or write

Economy:
Eschews those who can read, write, and/or afford their own homes.

Point: Economy. See above.

Mary:
Is sick of hearing about the economy.

Economy:
Friended Mary on Facebook through the "people you may know and/or have screwed" function.

Point: Economy, for embracing social networking.


Final tally:
Mary: 3
Economy: 3


To be continued...

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