"Hi, you’ve reached the White House. We’re on furlough today, so please leave a name and number and we promise to get right back to you."

WASHINGTON – Determined to show the world that they’re serious about saving money, today the Obama Administration unleashed dual proposals. The first is to freeze government spending in 2012 and 2013. The second is to furlough all Federal Government employees on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

“This plan will truly get America on the right track,” said Budget-Freeze Expert John McCain. “As it stands now, the savings mean that our budget deficit will drop from $12.3 trillion to $12.29 trillion in less than five years.”

While many have said that the new “Budget freeze” is more politically motivated than motivated by reality, others are excited about the furlough proposition.

“Two free weekdays to golf and tan?” asked House Minority Leader John Boehner. “You bet I’m for this plan.”

Critics of the plan have said the savings will be tiny, and have suggested that Obama host a "Save the U.S." telethon. This plan was immediately shot down, however, when it was realized that it was the exact same idea used in the movie "AmericaThon."

–WKW

Crossposted at William K. Wolfrum Chronicles