I know it’s been overused but here goes again:
Big “Hank” (Harry) Reid goes to a local GM dealer in Washington, D.C. With the intention of buying a brand new vehicle. Harry looks around and finds one he likes.
After going back and forth with the salesman, Harry settles on a price of $45,000.
Harry and the salesman go back to the office to complete the paperwork. Harry works out a 4-year payment plan, and signs on the bottom line.
The salesman shakes Harry’s hand and says, “Thanks Senator Reid, the car will be ready for pickup in 4 years.”
Harry says, “What are you talking about? Where are the keys to my new car?”
The salesman replies, “No, you don’t understand Senator. You make payments for 4 years...THEN we give you the car. You know, just like your health plan”.
Harry, with a choking voice, says to the salesman, “But that’s not fair”.
The salesman replies without any doubt or embarrassment: “NO S***!”
The salesman replies, “No, you don’t understand Senator. You make payments for 4 years...THEN we give you the car. You know, just like your health plan”.
It'd make a bit more sense if they issued us stamps to collect in a little health care savings book.
(yes, I realize that I've just gone Godwin)