Archive for the ‘Democrats Humor’ Category
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
The old “Gray Lady’s” falling in line,
Cov’ring Trump with no hint of a spine.
I’m so sick of its false
Equiv’lency waltz!
Is it fair to the Dems? I say Nein!
I would stop our subscription today.
But, alas, my dear spouse says, “No! Nay!”
He has wearied of hearing
My New York Times jeering.
So it’s here, where I must have my say.
Tags: Cowardice, Donald Trump, False Equivalence, False Equivalency, Media Humor, Media Satire, New York Times, Republicans Humor, Subscriptions, Trump
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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
My latest 3-verse limerick was inspired by a CNN article that included this paragraph: “Roberts was shaken by the adverse public reaction to his decision affording Trump substantial immunity from criminal prosecution. His protestations that the case concerned the presidency, not Trump, held little currency.”
Poor John Roberts is in a deep funk;
His beloved court’s stature has shrunk.
And it’s largely his fault
For harsh rulings that halt
Basic rights. He’s a punk and a skunk.
About justice his court doesn’t care.
There’s no effort to ever be fair.
It treats stare decisis
Like trash. We’ve a crisis;
Sound rulings are brutally rare!
So if Roberts is sad, fine by me!
For the court must be changed. You agree?
Then be sure to vote Dem.
No more hawing. Don’t hem!
It’s the one way to stem the debris.
Tags: Abortion Rights, Bill Of Rights, Campaign Humor, Campaign Satire, Constitution, Donald Trump, Election Humor, Election Satire, Insurrection, January 6, John Roberts, Justice Department, Justice John Roberts, Precedent, Republicans Humor, Stare Decisis, Supreme Court, Trump
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Thursday, November 4th, 2021
The shellacking the Dems got this week
Means they’re weak and need more than a tweak.
What they’re doing ain’t working.
Disaster is lurking!
If the Dems don’t shape up, I shall freak.
Tags: Budget Reconciliation, Build Back Better, Democratic Infighting, Election Humor, Election Losses, Election Satire, Negotiation Humor, Negotiation Limerick
Posted in Campaign Humor, Democrats Humor, Democrats Satire, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | Comments Off on Dear Dems: DO Something! (Limerick)
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
Headline: “Democrats point fingers after Virginia defeat”
My advice for the Dems is “make nice”
With each other; it’s time to think twice
About deal-making fights.
They must learn from last night’s
Disaster. Stop rolling the dice!
Tags: Budget Reconciliation, Build Back Better, Democratic Infighting, Election Humor, Election Losses, Election Satire, Negotiation Humor, Negotiation Limerick
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
No matter what Democrats do,
We’ll be labelled a socialist crew.
Don’t deny or adapt;
By such spews, don’t be trapped.
And, instead, to your conscience be true.
Tags: Democrats, Name Calling, Socialism Satire
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Saturday, November 4th, 2017
I never liked Donna Brazile.
But she’s worse than I thought — just a shill
For her publisher, spurring
Divisiveness, blurring
The truth, hurting Dems, selling swill.
Tags: Democratic Party, DNC, Donna Brazile, Hillary Clinton, Selling Books
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Monday, July 25th, 2016
Dear Bernie, I hope you’ll succeed
In persuading supporters to heed
All your “real world” advice.
If you fail, our steep price
Is a probable Trumped-up stampede.
Tags: Bernie Sanders, Campaign Satire, Democratic Convention, DNC, Donald Trump, Election Humor, Hillary Clinton
Posted in Bernie Sanders, Campaign Humor, Democrats Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, Hillary Clinton, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, White House | Comments Off on Open Limerick To Bernie Sanders
Friday, June 17th, 2016
Explain Bernie? I’ll give it a whirl:
He apparently thinks he’s a pearl,
And that Hill and her lot
Are beneath him — worth squat —
Plus he CAN’T bear to lose to a girl.
Tags: Bernie Or Bust, Bernie Sanders, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Hillary Clinton, Presidential Election
Posted in Bernie Sanders, Campaign Humor, Democrats Humor, Democrats Satire, Election Satire, Hillary Clinton, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire | Comments Off on Explaining Bernie (Limerick)
Thursday, March 17th, 2016
Sanders’ Campaign Old Stance re Superdelegates: They’re establishment types who undo the will of the voters.
Sanders’ Campaign Post-5-State-Loss Stance: Flip Clinton’s Superdelegates.
Superdelegates ought to be banned;
They’re unfair and can wrongfully hand
The win to the chick
That the voters don’t pick.
This once was the stance of Bern’s brand.
But now that the voters made clear
That Bernie’s support gap’s severe,
He’s looking to woo
Clinton’s “Sups” to undo
Voter powers he claims to hold dear.
Tags: Bernie Sanders, Campaign Satire, Democratic Primary, Election Humor, Hillary Clinton, Hypocrisy
Posted in Bernie Sanders, Campaign Humor, Democrats Humor, Election Satire, Hillary Clinton, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, White House | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015
Headline of the Day: “Donald Trump Will Live-Tweet CNN’s Democratic Debate.”
Will the Dem debate generate heat?
Will someone go down in defeat?
Well if points aren’t scored,
And you start to get bored,
You can always watch Donald Trump tweet.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Debate Humor, Debate Limerick, Democratic Primary, Democrats Humor, Donald Trump, Election Humor, Social Media Humor, Twitter Humor, Twitter Limerick
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
The audacity of politicians never ceases to astonish me. And Anthony Weiner’s run for New York City Mayor is only the latest example. I just don’t see how he can ever live down his Twitter scandal, and I say that as a New Yorker and former fan.
Open Limerick To Anthony Weiner
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Mr. Weiner, I once was a fan;
You’re an outspoken, liberal man.
But I’m sorry –you’re screwed
By the “ick” factor, dude,
So your mayor plans simply don’t scan.
Tags: Anthony Weiner, Campaign Satire, Democrats Humor, Election Humor, New York City, New York Politics, Scandals
Posted in Campaign Humor, Democrats Humor, Democrats Satire, Election Satire, New York Mayors, New York Politics, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Scandals Humor | 3 Comments »
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Uh-oh! The pressure must be getting to Obama:
Shortly after landing in Columbus, Ohio, for his first rally, Obama walked off Air Force One under gray skies, ready to descend the stairs and greet some grassroots supporters. But after a few short steps, the president quickly doubled back, apparently realizing he had forgotten someone: the first lady.
Plain Advice For Obama (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Obama, to best avoid strife
In your marriage and family life,
When you exit the plane
You’ve little to gain
By leaving behind your dear wife.
Tags: Air Force One, Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Michelle Obama
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Thursday, April 26th, 2012
What’s even more annoying than a Jimmy Carter poem? It’s Carter pontificating about the upcoming presidential election:
Former President Jimmy Carter believes Barack Obama will win a second term, but says he’d be “comfortable” with Mitt Romney in the White House because of the Republican’s past history as a “moderate.”
Limerick Ode To Jimmy Carter
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Carter counts on Mitt’s moderate past
With naiveness that leaves me aghast.
I’d be comfy, he says,
With Mitt as our Prez.
Carter’s foolishness truly is vast.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Humor, James Carter, Jimmy Carter, Mitt Romney
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Democrats Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Jimmy Carter, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 3 Comments »
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Why would anyone, other than a Republican, lament “centrist” Senator Ben Nelson’s decision not to run for reelection?
Limerick Ode To Ben Nelson
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Ben Nelson won’t run again. Great!
He took stands that were easy to hate:
Helped Republicans halt
Senate votes. Oy gevalt!
He’s a DINO. There’s just no debate.
Tags: Ben Nelson, Blue Dogs, Centrists Humor, DINOs, Election Humor, Filibuster Humor, Nebraska, Partisan Gridlock, Senate Satire, Voting Limerick
Posted in Ben Nelson, Democrats Humor, Filibuster Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Senate Satire, Voting Satire | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
This devout progressive has been very hard on Obama lately … and with good reason. But the debt ceiling debacle, liberal anger, and sinking poll numbers seem to have woken him up. Suddenly, Obama is the new, improved, assertive, populist President. And many former fans are welcoming back the President they thought they elected.
So, am I cheering? Well, let’s just say I’m giving Obama guarded applause. For while I like some of his jobs and tax proposals, and I love his newly confident, aggressive tone, I’m not convinced that any of this will last.
And that brings me to my latest limerick:
Limerick Ode To The New, Improved Obama
By Madeleine Begun Kane
It fin’ly has dawned on Barack
That with lib’rals he’s lost lots of stock.
His base and foundation
Could be his salvation.
I just hope his new stance ain’t a crock.
Tags: Barack Obama, Jobs, Legislation Humor, Liberals, Progressives, Tax Policy
Posted in 44 Humor, Barack Obama, Democrats Humor, Fiscal Policy, Legislation Humor, Political Commentary, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Tax & Budget Humor, Washington, White House | 4 Comments »
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Paul Krugman has it exactly right: The President Surrenders. The debt ceiling deal Obama negotiated with the Republican hostage takers is well beyond terrible. And the ransom Obama paid to the GOP is a presidential error beyond comprehension — one that will make today’s bad economy look like fun and games.
What will it do to the poor, the sick, the elderly, the middle class, and the unemployed? I’m way too depressed to discuss it.
Congratulations, Republicans! You’ve got yourself a right-wing Republican President.
Limerick Ode To A Failed Presidency
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Obama, I’ve had it — you’ve failed.
It was time to be strong, but you bailed.
The Dems needed “bold.”
But instead you got rolled.
You’ve undermined all that we hailed.
Tags: Barack Obama, Debt Ceiling, Federal Budget, Federal Debt, Federal Default, John Boehner, Legislation Satire, Obama Surrender, Paul Krugman, Republican Ransom
Posted in Barack Obama, Democrats Humor, Democrats Satire, Fiscal Policy, Money & Finance Humor, Political Commentary, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Tax & Budget Humor, Washington, White House, Wingnuts | 5 Comments »
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Unlike many of my fellow progressives, I never thought Obama was a liberal. But now I’m beginning to wonder if he’s even a Democrat. In any event, he certainly isn’t a leader.
Needless to say, I’m furious about the Bush tax cut extension deal Obama made with Republicans, and I’m glad that Speaker Pelosi is taking a strong stand against it.
Here’s a pair of limericks about Obama’s abject surrender to the GOP:
A Pair Of Limericks For A Pairless President
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Obama, you’re being a heel
By making this terrible deal.
You’re acting the fool
With this “compromise” gruel
Which will damage our land’s commonweal.
Obama’s demeanor is frayed
He seems ornery, angry, dismayed.
Will he finally fight
The Republican right?
No, he’s mad at the Dems he betrayed.
Tags: Barack Obama, Bush Tax Cut Extension, Economy Satire, Financial Verse, Fiscal Crisis, Nancy Pelosi, Republicans Humor, Taxes
Posted in 44 Humor, Barack Obama, Democrats Humor, Democrats Satire, Economy Humor, Fiscal Policy, GOP Humor, Leadership Humor, Money & Finance Humor, Pelosi Verse, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Tax & Budget Humor, Washington, White House | 3 Comments »
My New York Times Rant (2-Verse Limerick)
Thursday, December 5th, 2024The old “Gray Lady’s” falling in line,
Cov’ring Trump with no hint of a spine.
I’m so sick of its false
Equiv’lency waltz!
Is it fair to the Dems? I say Nein!
I would stop our subscription today.
But, alas, my dear spouse says, “No! Nay!”
He has wearied of hearing
My New York Times jeering.
So it’s here, where I must have my say.
Tags: Cowardice, Donald Trump, False Equivalence, False Equivalency, Media Humor, Media Satire, New York Times, Republicans Humor, Subscriptions, Trump
Posted in Democrats Humor, Democrats Satire, Donald Trump, Media Satire, Political Commentary, Political Limericks, Republicans Humor, Trump | Comments Off on My New York Times Rant (2-Verse Limerick)