What if Obama Appointed You Economic Policy Advisor of the Day?

One of the first reality television series was “Queen for a Day.”  Three women appeared on stage, told a humiliating sob story or two about their lives, then waited for the audience to vote one of them “Queen” with their applause.  The winner would receive a crown, roses, and some mostly lame prizes.  When the show ended, the “Queen” surrendered her crown and returned to the sad life from which she briefly emerged.   (Yes, I’m aware of my frequent use of nostalgic segways.  Please bear with me.  It’s good exercise for my aging memory.) Read more