"Nowadays, you can't turn on the TV without some talking head telling you about the economy. Yet, in a world overrun by 'analysts,' only one man has the guts, the brains, and, quite frankly, the poetry to put it all in perspective.That man is Michael Silverstein... Silverstein is a true intellectual." — Gersh Kuntzman, The New York Post

"Few people have found much to laugh about in the stock market this year. Michael Silverstein is the exception. The Bard of the Bourse can find humor in losing money, globalization and stock options." — USA Today

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When times are uncertain and the economy is shaky, it’s nice to know (or at least believe) that there’s a higher power like the Federal Reserve making sure things don’t get totally out of control. With the Fed’s Open Market Committee scheduled to meet this week, this biblical-style ditty seems especially timely.

The Fed’s At The Spigot

The Fed’s at the spigot
I fear nothing.
It keeps the economy rolling along
It makes sure that inflation stays in check
It protects the dollar.

It works its magic mostly through jawboning,
Because it can.
Yea, though unemployment is currently rising
I’m cool.
Alan is out there
With his top-notch staff
Watching the store.

I know they’ll make things pan out in the long run
Even if bears eat my lunch in the near term
And they’ll finesse any oil crisis
So my car continues to runneth.

Surely, scads of easy money will be out here
Whenever I need it,
And home mortgage rates will remain low.
Always.

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