Fictitious Conversation With Mitt Romney (aka How Capitalism Works)

Sean:  Hey Mitt

Mitt:  Hi Sean

Sean:  So I heard you make a lot of money doing nothing? Like $50,000 a day?

Mitt:  Well $56 thousand something-

Sean:  Can I have some?

Mitt:  Sure, how much do you want?

Sean:  Well, you’re just going to get another $50,000 tomorrow, so how ’bout ten grand?

Mitt:  No Prob

Sean:  Really?

Mitt:  Sure, What do you want to give me thats worth ten grand?

Sean:  I… I don’t really have anything worth ten grand…

Mitt:  Really? You don’t want to give me something or do something thats worth ten grand? Is there something you can pretend is worth ten grand?

Sean:  I have a phone… and its worth ten grand!

Mitt:  Cool! Why is it worth ten grand?

Sean:  What?

Mitt:  Why is it worth five hundred times the cost of another phone?

Sean:  …It used to belong to Abraham Lincoln? I was kinda hoping you’d just give it to me?

Mitt Romney:  Here’s a dollar.
 

Sean Deminski

Sean is a writer located outside of Philadelphia who reads just a little too much into things. He likes to share his unique perspectives on writing, technology, business, and life. He has been a licensed Real Estate Agent serving the western 'burbs of Philly for 3 years. Among other things he enjoys playing music, craft beer, and conversations involving politics or technology.

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