It's really quite astonishing. The same economist talking heads who week after week, month after month, year after year, make wrong calls about the economy's direction, still get called upon to guide us on our way...

Ascending The
Economic Guru Ladder

I'm a well-known markets guru,
'Bout this label I ain't humble,
'Cause the media just loves me,
Off its perch I never stumble.

When the day's news seems confusing,
I commence my well-honed hustle,
I emote a fearless comment,
That purports to solve the puzzle.

Yesterday I mouthed deflation,
Today price hikes I am bewailing,
You might think someone would notice,
But my insights they keep hailing.

Here's my secret to predicting.
To ascend the guru ladder:
Blow your horn and blow it loudly.
Steer folks wrong?
Why should that matter?

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©2011 Michael Silverstein