Chimp Remains Unworried by Fiscal Cliff

Chimp Remains Unworried by Fiscal Cliff

A San Diego chimpanzee named Horace is calm in spite of the looming financial disaster facing the United States.  According to sources, Horace is certain that Speaker Boehner and President Obama will work out a deal before the December 31 deadline for the so-called “fiscal cliff.”

“I don’t think either party really wants to go over the cliff and risk a recession,” said friend Silas Wells.  "Horace feels that a deal will be reached soon, and that even if we do end up going over the edge, a deal would be worked out quickly thereafter, before any lasting damage can take place.“

Others don’t see Horace’s quiescence as reassuring.  "Horace could very well be right,” said economist Robert Tompkins.  "But one thing about him gives me pause.  He’s a chimp.  And chimps have been wrong about the economy before.“

Via Tambako the Jaguar.