China Puts US on eBay ‘Government Sold Separately,’ Sales Listing Says

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Showing its impatience with the debt ceiling stalemate in Washington, China today took the extraordinary step of putting the United States of America on eBay.

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The sales listing for the US contains some interesting information, such as China’s description of the former superpower as being in “fair to average condition.”

The listing also includes the stipulation “government sold separately,” which the Finance Ministry took great pains to explain.

“We thought that including the government in the sale might turn off potential buyers,” the Ministry said. “Plus, the US government isn’t ours to sell anyway – it’s owned by the Koch brothers.”

The rest at The Borowitz Report.

I don't know whether to :rofl: or :cry:

[MiniMe]

1. I think Social Security and Medicare own more of the government than China