Fernandez Picks Fernandez To Join Fernandez & Fernandez
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner late Thursday fired 17-year-old Economy Minister Martín Lousteau and moved to replace him with world-renowned economist Carlos Fernandez, according to C5N, or Cristina Cinco Nestor, the almost-official television network. Cristina decided there were not enough government officials named Fernandez, so she moved decisively to raise the number of high-ranking officials named Fernandez, including herself, to four.
Cabinet Chief: Alberto Fernandez
Justice Minister: Anibal Fernandez
Economy Minister: Carlos Fernandez
Analysts expect the move to immediately boost the president’s approval ratings, avert another farm strike, tame inflation, spur economic growth, reduce unemployment, eliminate traffic accidents, improve relations with the U.S. and lead to the freeing of FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt.
At least one analyst said the move may even lead Argentines to stop using the word caramelo, or “candy,” to describe Halls cough drops.
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I called my government today.
A guy answered the phone and said, “Fernandez, Fernandez, Fernandez & Fernandez”
I asked could I speak to Fernandez.
“She not in”, he told me.
Well, in that case, could I speak to Fernandez?
“Sorry, he’s at lunch.”
Hmm… ok, then gimme Fernandez.
“He’s on another line right now.”
Well for Christ’s sake! Could I at least talk to Fernandez?
“Speaking!”
I resent your snarky misreporting of Lousteau’s age. He’s most emphatically not 17 but a full-abled 23.
Jajaja, Matias and Mike, your comments are great. Very funny. Many thanks for making me laugh. Taos
This was hysterical. Especially the caramelo line. Now that would be real reform.
Like everyone else, I’ve cracked open a few age jokes at Lousteau’s expense, but man I miss him already. When even the last token displays of statemanship fall apart, I imagine the ride’s about to get more extreme.