The Onion Shares Story of Near Consequences
September 29, 2008 by Miranda Marquit
Filed under Finance
I had to laugh this morning when I saw this over at The Onion. I enjoy some satire, and the story of a wealthy teenager who “nearly experiences consequence” for some reckless actions made me laugh.
I’m fairly certain the story is a jab at the bailout, actions of wealthy investment banks and the quick moves the government is making to “save” the wayward financial institutions from what has happened. Here is an excerpt from the story on The Onion:
“If he had been driving just 5 mph faster, or if his parents hadn’t had the influence to keep the matter out …read more




