politically incorrect

 A party of economists were climbing the Alps and after several hours got hopelessly lost. One of them studied the map, turning it up and down, trying to identity distant landmarks, consulting his compass, squinting at the sun. Finally he said, 'Okay, see that big mountain over there?' 'Yes,' said the others. 'Well. according to the map, we're standing on top of it: Albert Einstein dies and meets three New Zealanders in the queue outside the Pearly Gates. To pass the time he asks their IQs. The first replies, , 190: 'Great,' says Einstein. 'we can discuss the contribution by Ernest Rutherford to atomic physics and my theory of general relativity: The second answers, '150: 'Good,' says Einstein. 'I look forward to discussing the role of New Zealand's nuclear-free legislation and quest for world peace.' The third New Zealander mumbles, '50.' Einstein pauses and then asks, 'So what is your forecast for the budget deficit next year?' Why did God create economists? In order to make weather forecasters look good. Why did the economist cross the road? It was the chicken's day off. If wo economists meet on the street. One enquires, 'How's your wife?' The other responds, 'Relative to what?' Economists have forecast nine out of the last five recessions.