After reading about the Krugman/Ferguson fight, and the Scot's derisive comparison of President Obama to Felix the Cat, I decided to check out Felix for myself to see if Ferguson was being mean. I tuned into my cartoon collection and caught Felix starring in The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg. In this wonderful vision of economic excellence, Felix's little goose Goldie lays lovely eggs that Felix turns into shiny coins for his community at the Relief Bureau. Friends and neighbors line up and peacefully receive their share of the wealth, without quibble, all for one, one for all, and enough to live well. It's a scene that any true social democrat would be pleased to be part of...but sadly for Felix, Captain Hook wants Goldie for himself and steals the goose away. Of course, the goose refuses to lay for such a greedy individualist and is almost cut open until Felix arrives to save the day and save Goldie!
Hooray... Felix returns the Pirate's stash to the people and now Goldie is dropping those egg/coins directly without Felix having to make them. The villagers easily collect coins, filling up their pockets, hats and shoes. no more struggle, peace of mind for all.
If Mr. Obama were as lucky as Mr. Ferguson says he is , and could pull off a Felix move with health care, jobs and economic parity, then it would indeed be acompliment Ferguson offered. Perhaps Krugman, Ferguson and Mr. Obama should sit down with a beer, and find their inspiration while watching the cartoon.
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