Robert Bluey on the practical
implications of Obamanomics:
In a local restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08″ tie, again
I laughed as he had given away his political preference-just
imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and
explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution
of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him
that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I
deemed more in need-the homeless guy outside. The server
angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank
the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more.
The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment
I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did
not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the
money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved
money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow
in concept than in practical application.
