Editor's Note: Welcome to "Funny Money," a feature written by New York-based comedian Jeff Kreisler. Lest there be any confusion, please note that this column is a work of satire and intended for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy the weekend.
Wow, 2007 was, without a doubt, the best year since 2006. With that in mind, let's take a look back at some of "Funny Money's" favorite stories from the year, or at least from the last time we looked back, which was August. We'll review September and October today, and November and December next weekend.
September
No Labor Day parade for me. My floats had been repossessed, baton twirlers outsourced, and my cheering throngs sold to a consortium of private investors. Ah, life in the medium-paced lane.
In Washington, there's an ongoing debate about whether to help homeowners facing default. On the one hand, politicians generally hate people. On the other hand, people vote. Tough call. ...
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