“Hey Hank”
Now I know I’ve really lost it. My 10-year old son is practicing for his piano recital, and his chosen piece is “Hey Jude.” Which means, by definition, that I’ve heard it something like 300 times in the past month. Somehow, this repetitive playing provided the inspiration for me to adapt the Beatles tune into a commentary on Hank Paulson’s plight. I can safely say that none of the Beatles had the following in mind when they composed and played their legendary ballad. Sorry John, Paul, George and Ringo. I mean no disrespect.
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Hey Hank,
Don’t let us tank,
Things really suck,
Use that Goldman luck,
Remember, we need tough choices right now,
Otherwise how,
Will we get better?
Hey Hank,
Don’t be afraid,
Though we’re scared sh*tless,
You must be brave,
Remember, those SIVs really need help,
Deal with it or else,
We won’t get better.
But hard choices you must make,
Hey Hank, just take
A path that deals with the real problems,
It will be painful but hey,
Hey Hank, refrain,
From copping out and delaying pain,
Don’t do it Hank, don’t do it, Hank….
Hey Hank,
The dollar’s in the tank,
Keep lowering rates,
You’ll seal our fates,
Remember, we’re debtor to the world,
Cut off SWFs,
We won’t get better.
Hey Hank,
Don’t be afraid,
You’ve got Lloyd and John, and shortly Vik,
They’ll help you, to get our system back,
By working together,
We might get better.
But no matter what you do,
Hey Hank, it’s you,
Some say you are part of a cabal,
Of Goldman staffers and alums,
Who rule the world,
And take Bueller’s teacher at his word,
What is this world coming to?
Hey Hank,
Just screw them all,
Do the right thing, you’re against the wall,
Our banks need purging right now,
Provide a strong base,
So we’ll get better, better, better, better, better, better, OH!
Na na na na na na na na na na na, Hey Hank, Hey Hankie Hankie Hankie Hankie Hankie YOW, YOW!
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Like I said, off the deep end. Well, this was a fun use of 40 minutes, huh? And I’m purportedly a serious blogger? Yeah, right.
