Advice to a U.S. Businessman (on the relationship between the Bush presidents and Enron Corp.) How hard you toiled to earn that MBA. Doubtless your diligence will pave your way. But throw away those text books on the shelf If you would have an easier road to wealth. The best return for moneys ever spent Was campaign funding of a president! Government favors to the tune of billions Are cheaply purchased, costing mere millions. Think of the handsome dividends you'll get For flying politicians in your jet, To party policy say yea or nay And write the manifesto if you pay. They'll jump through hoops for you and buy your shares, Will strong-arm foreign powers to buy your wares, Grant you the spoils of war in foreign lands, Build your refineries on shifting sands. Command what price you like, pollute at will, For government contracts shall your coffers fill. The highest offices will be awarded To your executives duly rewarded. Administration toadies you'll select And axe who dares to show you disrespect. In turn you'll welcome parting appointees With places at your board, consulting fees. Forget therefore the creed of business school. Corporate America has a different rule: Corruption is the law and fraud the tool. To make a big splash in the talent pool, Install a puppet and upraise a fool Whose best reflections are achieved at stool. February 2002