Oh my, how ghastly!
Shocking news out of Britain today: Queen Elizabeth could run out of money by 2012 unless the government steps in and gives her a raise!
(A convenient headline, given that negotiations over how much the government pays to keep the monarchy humming are set to reopen next year.)
Just one teensy problem: While the Queen was busy stomping her royal foot, Britain's economy was plunging at the fastest rate in 50 years.
And British taxpayers are already aggravated with how much the Royal family is spending of their hard-earned money during a recession. So, it’s possible her request for an increase in her allowance will be met with a slap on her gloved wrist.
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