Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown in the economy, I, President Barak Obama have decided to implement a scheme to put workers of 50 years of age and above on early retirement. 

This scheme will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early). 

 Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to Congress to be considered for the SHAFT scheme (Special Help After Forced Termination). 

Persons who have been RAPED and SHAFTED will be reviewed under the SCREW program  (Scheme Covering Retired-Early Workers). 

A person may be RAPED once, SHAFTED twice and SCREWED as many times as I, President Obama deem appropriate. 

Persons who have been RAPED could get AIDS (Additional Income for Dependants & Spouse) or HERPES (Half Earnings for Retired Personnel Early Severance). 

Obviously persons who have AIDS or HERPES will not be SHAFTED or SCREWED any further by me, President Obama. 

Sincerely, 

President Obama 

PS  Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.