Their Final Words as The Grunts of Circuit City

Now here it was the final day. We opened and were immediately rushed with people. I mean it was crazy. Now we still had some software and ink, plenty of cables, plenty of media, along with other random stuff. At 1 PM a manager came on the loud speaker. "For the next 20 minutes only take and additional 50% off of everything." So that continued for two hours. At 3 he started naming stuff that we had plenty of (like ink and cables) and said that the stuff is $1. So I grabbed a PlayNC card for $1. And back to work. By 4 PM most of the stuff had died down, but we still had plenty of cables and ink. The liquidator just grabbed a cart, filled it with random shit and said " WHOLE CART FOR $1". So everything else went out the door fast. But a buddy of mine did come up with gold. He got a lens (which was in plain sight and wasn't stashed) and a flash for $10. Now the lens was a $400 lens and the flash was $200. So I'm sure he ebayed that for some pocket.

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The Theory of Compassionate Free Markets

Socio-economic scientists researching on Compassionate Participatory Capitalism could not figure it out, but our very own Krish has the answer that could possibly win the Babel prize instituted by the Kichilika School of Advanced Economics, Panagal park, Chennai-17:

If they really want India to adopt capitalism, they better throw away the kinda attitude the author exhibits and work towards achieving a society where equality, not e-quality, is present. These free market fundamentalists are not going to allow that and socialism/communism is going to thrive forever. India can be a success story only if we have a "compassionate free market" approach not a fundamentalist approach like what the recent free market converts (with lot of convert zeal) have right now.

*It is still there, in spite of widespread abuse by govt. employees, because of the utter disregard by private sector in ensuring a level playing field

So there you have it - Compassionate Free Market System. If you are still confused let me explain. Let us say that your brother is jobless. You slog your ass off working 9 to 5. If you were in the evil, fundamentalist capitalistic system, you'd show the finger when this jobless bum of a bro asks for some money.

But in the Compaasionate Free Market System, you don't act rude. You just make a sad face, frown if you can, and shake the head and walk off. If you can mumble a 'Sorry!' that's just great! Even better. Swami Dumaal Phakir, noted socio-theosophico-Kichiliko-economist said 'Just share it!'

Show some compassion, see?

If any one pops the question 'What is level playing field here, now?' They will be summarily executed.

And the line 'a society where equality, not e-quality, is present' is copyrighted and can't be used/quoted without the explicit permission of the father of e-conomics. Did you ask 'and who is that?' Did you now? Did you? You? Remember? Summary execution?

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Women!

Women are the best poverty fighters. Experience and studies have shown that they use the profits from their businesses to send their children to school, improve their families� living conditions and nutrition, and expand their businesses. They also are more likely to fully repay their loans on time.
[Via FAQ on Microfinance from the Grameen Foundation site]

Ah! Maybe it is time we elected another woman Prime minister?

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