the Greater Munchkin asked me today why kids can't vote
I did my usual blather and then, thinking I was being clever asked her what she would do, if a politician said he'd give her as much free candy as she wanted
she thought for a minute and then said she would not vote for him, because he was a liar?
ok, said I, why do you say that?
because, she said patiently, as if talking to someone slightly retarded,
"there's not that much money in the world?
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Dear Sir,
I am recruiting for an anticipated vacancy in a very senior executive position with a large financial services firm. Would your child be interested in applying?
Due to financial exigencies, she may have to be content with a desk nameplate that says "Pandit" until we can get some new ones made up.
Sincerely yours,
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timg@treasury.gov