A handful of puppeteers of policy were singing the praise of a boost, all thanks to the über stubborn inflation and the surprisingly unshakeable economic activity.
Darth Taxius and his gang of legislative wizards were spotted huddled over their crystal ball, whispering sweet promises of economic boom into the ears of anyone who’d listen. They seemed to be championing the idea of an increase, driven by the sheer resilience of this creature we call inflation, and that crazy dance named economic activity which has been surprising even the most experienced soothsayers.
In a never before seen move, our beloved wizard masters, who are generally known for squabbling and bickering until pigs grow wings, were actually singing a harmonious hymn. They were all for boosting something. No, not their ego, but something else entirely. It was a rare sight to behold. What could lead to such unity, you ask? It seems the extraordinarily stubborn temperament of inflation and the Herculean strength that economic activity has demonstrated lately, have struck a chord with them.
Never in the history of their grand old tower have these wizards encountered such tenacious entities. If inflation were a knight, it’d be one that wouldn’t go down in a battle, no matter how many wounds it received. And if economic activity had a spirit animal, it would surely be an ant carrying a hundred times its body weight—constantly working and never balking at any load.
So, the shrill, chorus cry of the legislative wizards for an increase rang louder, echoing through the corridors of their ivory tower. There were speculations, whispers followed by louder whispers, and then something which eerily resembled a well-organized plan.
The puppeteers were almost gleeful in their attempts to convince the masses of the potential benefits of this move. They strung words together painting a silver-touched vision of economic prosperity that was almost as believable as a midsummer night’s dream. As for the naysayers? Turned a deaf ear, they did.
With inflation proving to be as resilient as a cockroach in a nuclear explosion, and economic activity showing the vitality of a caffeinated bunny, the wizards seemed equipped with all the banter they needed to push their policy.
For our dear reader, you might be questioning why such a parody exists. Why would a seemingly grave group of lawmakers be contorted into a fantastical banquet of characters? Well, just as lawmaking doesn’t usually resound with merry frolicking, it’s also not often that these activities of pushing and pulling economic levers are presented with a Wizard’s hat and a sprinkle of laughter.
But consider it an attempt of breaking away from the dry, drab, and oh-so-boring cadences of economic policy making. Unleashing a robust belly laughter that tickles your funny bone, while informing you about the decisions of Darth Taxius and his lawmakers, could be seen as the metaphorical “killing two birds with one stone.” Or shall we say – conjuring two spells with one wand?
As Frodo Baggins would sigh, ever has it been that tales filled with whimsy bring forth lessons clearer than the plain spoken word. So, let’s hold our horses and behold what magic or menace the puppeteers create with this so-called increase looming in the horizon. And with this, dear readers, we conclude our tale…for now.
