Thursday Thoughts - Computer Glitches and Ronald Page

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Dear Ronald Page of Detroit,

I hear you had quite an exploit

because one ATM functioned quite maladroit.

One might wonder if it was programmed to fail

at discerning who's a buffoon and who's a whale

though it need only check one basic fact:

is this account cash empty or packed?

I never thought I'd live to see a crime

that resembled that "pennies for everyone" line

that Peter Gibbons used in Office Space

to justify the great big smile on his face

caused by a purposeful computer glitch

which succeeded, though with a small hitch.

When you realized you could continue withdrawing

cash despite a negative balance (quite appalling)

did you think that it must be "cash for free day"?

A special, one time gift to gamble away?

That fate had finally sent your reward

so during retirement you wouldn't be bored?

I know we all thought those government bailouts

would eventually help the people's worries and pouts,

but I don't think that the government intended

for lending practices to be quite this amended

or for one guy to get 1.5 million for free

while nothing trickles down to the masses (and me).

And, call me crazy, but I think every human knows

if they can afford to use dollars to blow their nose.

So, who is the Milton in this wacky scenario

helping lessen your time in jail (if you go)?

Did you steal his coveted Swingline

stapler which makes days more sublime?

I can't imagine another good reason why

anyone would defend your silent outcry

for a more lavish retirement fund...

but the prosecution did.  I'm stunned!

Then again, there's no chance for restitution

if you're in jail or a mental institution...

So much for retiring in style!

Good luck!

Rachel Hoyt

of Rhyme Me a Smile

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