I told you some of my stuff would be whimsical and have absolutely no socially redeeming value. Well, this is one of those times. To get the holiday season started and staying with the spirit of the nightly news I give you my version of an old standard. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I did writing. It's important to look at the lighter side of things.

On the first day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

A Democrat goes to D.C.

On the second day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the third day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the fourth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the fifth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the sixth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Six new white house faces (Obamas + mother-in-law + dog)

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the seventh day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Seven hundred Billion,

Six new white house faces

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the eighth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

G – 8’s a Freakin’

Seven hundred Billion,

Six new white house faces

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the ninth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Nine judges pondering,

G – 8’s a Freakin’

Seven hundred Billion,

Six new white house faces

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the tenth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Ten cents on the dollar

Nine judges pondering,

G – 8’s a Freakin’

Seven hundred Billion,

Six new white house faces

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Eleven golden parachutes

Ten cents on the dollar

Nine judges pondering,

G – 8’s a Freakin’

Seven hundred Billion,

Six new white house faces

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in troube

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,

My Country gave to me

Twelve chain stores closing

Eleven golden parachutes

Ten cents on the dollar

Nine judges pondering,

G – 8’s a Freakin’

Seven hundred Billion,

Six new white house faces

FIVE BAIL OUT PLANS,

Four cabinet members

Big Three in trouble

Two markets falling,

And a Democrat goes to D.C.

copyright 2008 Dr. Jim

Maybe I had too much Turkey, Dressing and Pecan Pie but if you read all the way to here, you did too. SMILE! As My Optimistic Life post said, "Let's Dance!!"

Thanks for indulging me. DrJim