Saturday, January 16, 2010

The Wisdom of Inmate 61727054

Bernie Madoff, ensconced in the can,
With many a rapturous new fan,
When asked to explain
His felonious reign,
Said, "I count on the ignorance of man."

Thanks to Ms. Ann Gianchandani of Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, for today's keyword: "the ignorance of man."
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