Archive for September, 2012
Saturday, September 29th, 2012
According to the New York Times, Mitt Romney is memorizing debate “zingers” which, he hopes, will goad Obama into churlishness or smugness.
Mitt’s also practicing “composure,” which strikes me as a good idea, in light of Romney’s apparent anger management problem. On the other hand, perhaps Romney is just a spoiled-brat CEO, who can’t quite break his corporate temper-tantrum habit.
In any event, I’m looking forward to Romney losing his cool at this Wednesday’s presidential debate.
Limerick Ode To Ill-Tempered Romney
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Does Romney have trouble with rage,
If a questioner’s not on his page?
When he’s challenged, his voice
Gets an edge that ain’t choice.
This should kill on the prez debate stage.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Debate Limerick, Election Satire, Mitt Romney, Presidential Election
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Debate Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 3 Comments »
Thursday, September 27th, 2012
As a political satirist myself, I was very amused by the brouhaha over Roger Simon’s recent satirical column. I’m referring to his amusing Paul Ryan calls Romney the “Stench” piece that several journalists mistook for straight reporting. As Rick Perry would say, “Oops!”
Stanching The “Stench” (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Some beliefs are a challenge to quench,
Like “Paul Ryan calls Romney the “Stench.”
A satirical column
Was taken as solemn.
Simon’s mischief made journalists blench.
Tags: Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Journalists, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Politico, Roger Simon, Satire, Stench
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Paul Ryan, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Open Limerick To Obama Supporters
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Dems, while the polls look ideal,
I’m not certain the polling is real.
Dem wins are still hard,
So don’t let down your guard.
And make sure it ain’t too close to steal.
(Linked at We Write Poems.)
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Complacency, Election Satire, Election Theft, Gallup Polls, Mitt Romney, Political Polls, Pollsters, Presidential Election, Resting On Laurels
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Polls, White House | 7 Comments »
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
I like the way Paul Krugman sizes up Mitt Romney’s “plan” for our economy:
As many people have noticed, Mr. Romney’s five-point “economic plan” is very nearly substance-free. It vaguely suggests that he will pursue the same goals Republicans always pursue — weaker environmental protection, lower taxes on the wealthy. But it offers neither specifics nor any indication why returning to George W. Bush’s policies would cure a slump that began on Mr. Bush’s watch.
In his Boca Raton meeting with donors, however, Mr. Romney revealed his real plan, which is to rely on magic. “My own view is,” he declared, “if we win on November 6, there will be a great deal of optimism about the future of this country. We’ll see capital come back, and we’ll see — without actually doing anything — we’ll actually get a boost in the economy.”
Limerick Ode To Magical Mitt Romney
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Paul has slashed Romney’s plan down to size:
The mere fact of Mitt’s win would give rise
To a positive feeling
And thus, fiscal healing.
Vote for Mitt — get a magic surprise.
Tags: Campaign Humor, Economy, Election Satire, Mitt Romney, Optimism
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
Here’s an amusing irony, in light of Mitt Romney’s 47 percent secret video: Mitt Romney’s father, former Michigan Governor George Romney, was once “on relief.”
In this video, cut from a 1962 Romney for Governor informercial, Lenore Romney talks about why her husband would be a good Governor of Michigan. Interestingly, Lenore Romney sounds very similar to how Ann Romney described Mitt Romney in her convention speech last week — though Lenore also describes George as “a refugee from Mexico. He was on relief – welfare relief – for the first years of his life.”
Victimless Rhyme (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Romney’s father was once “on relief.”
47 percenter — good grief!
Does that mean that Mitt’s dad
Would not vote for his lad?
Was he Michigan’s Victim in Chief?
Tags: 47 percent, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Entitlements, George Romney, Income Tax, Michigan, Mitt Romney, Political Campaigns, Private Fundraiser, Relief, Secret Video, Victims, Welfare
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Entitlements Humor, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Welfare Law Humor | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
A political campaign is, essentially, a business. And isn’t building a business Mitt Romney’s supposed claim to fame?
Limerick Ode To A Campaign In Disarray
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Mitt’s campaign is in great disarray.
New embarrassments come ev’ry day.
His campaign is a co
Built by Romney, and so
Why suppose he can run USA?
Tags: 47 percent, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Entitlements, Income Tax, Mitt Romney, Political Campaigns, Private Fundraiser, Secret Video, Victims
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
If you were wondering what Romney really thinks of Democrats, he tells us just that in a video, secretly recorded during a private fundraiser “held at the Boca Raton home of controversial private equity manager Marc Leder on May 17.”
Fielding a question from a donor about how he could triumph in November, Romney replied:
“There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it. That that’s an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what…These are people who pay no income tax.”
Romney went on: “[M]y job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.”
What Mitt Romney Thinks, What He Really, Really Thinks (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Mitt Romney disdains half our nation
And betrays this to private ovation:
When he speaks to his donors,
He gives the men boners,
With his Dems are all moochers conflation.
Tags: 47 percent, Campaign Satire, Democrats, Election Humor, Entitlements, Income Tax, Marc Leder, Mitt Romney, Private Fundraiser, Secret Video, Victims
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | Comments Off on What Mitt Romney Thinks, What He Really, Really Thinks (Limerick)
Monday, September 17th, 2012
Who else but Mitt Romney surrogate Rick Santorum, could beam with pride while saying: “We will never have the elite, smart people on our side.”
Mitt’s Strange Surrogate (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
If you’re smart, then you ain’t on our side,
Said Santorum with singular pride.
Dear Rick, does Mitt know
You exultingly glow
With support from dim folks nationwide?
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Elite, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Rick Santorum | Comments Off on Mitt’s Strange Surrogate (Limerick)
Friday, September 14th, 2012
Romney Unleashed (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Mitt the “robot” is suddenly hot,
Unpredictably stirring the pot.
Once disturbingly guarded,
Now caution’s discarded.
I’m starting to miss the old “bot.”
Tags: American Embassy, Barack Obama, Benghazi, Campaign Humor, Diplomacy, Election Satire, Embassy Attacks, Facial Expressions, Foreign Policy, Inappropriate Smile, Libya, Mitt Romney, Muslim Riots, Robots, U.S. Consulate
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Foreign Policy, GOP Humor, International Affairs, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 9 Comments »
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
Mitt Romney’s weird facial expressions during yesterday’s press conference about the killings at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, inspired me to write this limerick:
Limerick Ode To Smirking Romney
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Can a person be judged by his smile?
I’d say yes, when it hints at his bile.
If like Mitt’s, it’s a smirk,
Then a creep may well lurk
Underneath, one whose essence is vile.
Tags: American Embassy, Barack Obama, Benghazi, Diplomacy, Election Satire, Embassy Attacks, Facial Expressions, Foreign Policy, Inappropriate Smile, Libya, Mitt Romney, Muslim Riots, U.S. Consulate
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Foreign Policy, GOP Humor, International Affairs, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Mitt Romney really stepped in it this time:
Mitt Romney’s sharply-worded attack on President Obama over a pair of deadly riots in Muslim countries last night has backfired badly among foreign policy hands of both parties, who cast it as hasty and off-key, released before the facts were clear at what has become a moment of tragedy.
Foolhardy Romney Strikes Again (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
In his quest for political gain,
Romney rushes to judgment, it’s plain:
Lashing out before learning
The facts, he risks burning
Our nation with statements insane.
Tags: American Embassy, Barack Obama, Diplomacy, Election Satire, Embassy Attacks, Foreign Policy, Libya, Mitt Romney, Muslim Riots
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Foreign Policy, GOP Humor, International Affairs, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Republicans are feigning horror at the Ted Kennedy tribute video played at the Democratic National Convention. It seems using Teddy v. Mitt debate footage that makes Romney look pathetic, somehow dishonors the deceased Ted Kennedy. Yeah … right.
Here’s RNC Chairman Reince Priebus on Twitter: “Classless Dems use tribute video of deceased Ted Kennedy to attack Mitt Romney.”
Reince Priebus — Etiquette Expert? (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Reince Priebus, Republican knave,
Disapproves of how Dem pols behave:
They showed Ted debate Mitt!!!
Angry tweet — what a twit!
Just St. Reagan can speak from the grave.
Tags: Campaign Humor, Debate Limerick, Democratic Convetion, DNC, Election Satire, Etiquette Humor, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney, Reince Priebus, Republicans Humor, RNC, Ronald Reagan, Ted Kennedy Tribute
Posted in Campaign Humor, Debate Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Reince Priebus, Republicans Humor, Ted Kennedy | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
If you aren’t sure whether we’re better off now than we were four years ago, check out these headlines from September 2008.
Yes We Are! (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Are we better off now? Yes we are!
To suggest that we’re not is bizarre.
Prez Barack turned the tide,
Though Republicans tried
To ensure things remain way sub-par.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Economy Satire, Election Satire, Republicans Humor
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Economy Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
What genius decided that talking about Romney’s weird eating habits would make him sound more human?
I’ll grant you that robots probably don’t eat muffins. However, a normal human being doesn’t eat just the muffin top and cast aside the rest.
A Morsel To Chew On (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
In an effort to boost Mitt’s appeal,
Just what does he choose to reveal:
He likes muffin tops best
And he tosses the rest.
“Vote for Mitt — He wastes food.” What a spiel!
Tags: Campaign Humor, Eating Habits, Election Satire, Fiscal Conservatives, Food Humor, Mitt Romney, Muffin Tops
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
Sometimes you see a column title and feel certain that the piece is satirical. Such was the case when I stumbled upon Gerald Skoning’s Wall Street Journal op-ed: We’ve Got Labor Day. Why Not Corporation Day?
The subtitle of what turned out to be a dead serious opinion piece is even more nauseating: It’s high time we honored the industrialist pioneers, business barons and tycoons—the job creators—of our nation.
Limerick Ode To … Corporation Day???
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Gerald Skoning’s found something to rue:
Corporations ain’t getting their due.
Though we celebrate labor,
Each corporate neighbor
Is picked at and dissed. Boohoohoo!
Tags: Business Verse, Corporation Day, Gerald Skoning, Job Creators, Labor Day, Tycoons, Wall Street Journal
Posted in Business Humor, Holidays Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire | 5 Comments »
Sunday, September 2nd, 2012
That Romney sure has quite the sense of humor. Here’s an example of his convention speech wit:
“President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and to heal the planet. My promise is to help you and your family.”
Rising Oceans Aren’t Risible (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The sea level’s rising, but Mitt
Treats that danger as grist for his wit:
Mocks a serious threat
With a joke that’s all wet—
A GOP cheer-swelling hit.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Environment, Global Warming, Mitt Romney, Oceans, Planet Earth, Republican Convention
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Environment Satire, Global Warming, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 4 Comments »
