On inadvisable anthropomorphism

[magicmethyl]

Does anyone else find the phrase "stimulate the economy" rather strange? It sounds as if one's talking about a laxative. Gotta keep the economy regular! No sudden booms and busts; it's gotta flow smoothly!

Comments

[theorybinladen]

That sounds almost like something George Carlin would say.

[magicmethyl]

My friend, you do me an undeserved honor.

[zenragethinker]

LOL