Why The Economy Is Like The Subway

When you venture beneath the city streets, go through or leap over the turnstile (not recommended . . . a consequence may be a fine, or a broken leg), stroll down the platform to the favored spot where your preferred car will stop, three things can happen. Two are bad. You have a chance to get on the train and reach your destination safely . . . so far so good . . . or you can clumsily fall or be accidentally pushed from the platform and are now reduced to two choices. You are not be able to avoid the oncoming train, its too late, and your ticket has been punched . . . or you jump aside at the last minute, the train passes safely by . . . and you are inadvertently fried by the third rail! The rats will immediately attack! (see below)