Posts Tagged ‘Barack Obama’
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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Monday, April 30th, 2012
The GOP Pitch (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Republicans made a huge mess.
Dems’ fixes they’ve tried to suppress.
Yet Republicans crow:
“The recovery’s slow.
Dump Obama. We’ve earned that address.”
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Economy Satire, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney, Oval Office, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor, White House
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Economy Humor, Election Satire, Fiscal Policy, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, White House | 2 Comments »
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 »
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave a speech today at the Brookings Institution. His appearance featured this amusing gaffe:
“I left my last page of the speech, does anyone have my last page? Did I Ieave it with you?”
Now such a slip-up wouldn’t ordinarily be limerick-worthy. However, Rubio seems to have a “glass house” problem:
Rubio calls President Obama “the most articulate and talented teleprompter reader in America,” a line that drew big laughter and applause in East Manatee.
Limerick Ode To Marco Rubio
By Madeleine Begun Kane
How ironic that Rubio’s known
To have thrown a speech-mockery stone
At Barack. It’s self-bruising
And rather amusing
When Rubio screws up his own.
Tags: Barack Obama, Brookings Institution, Florida, Gaffes, Glass Houses, Marco Rubio, Political Speech, Speeches, Teleprompter
Posted in Barack Obama, Florida Humor, GOP Humor, Marco Rubio, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Speeches Satire | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Apparently, an Obama death threat from Mitt Romney surrogate Ted Nugent isn’t as condemnation-worthy as Ann Romney being dissed by Hilary Rosen. Good to know.
I suppose we should be grateful that after some nudging, Nugent’s presidential death threat was pronounced divisive by a Romney spokesperson.
Romney’s Nutcase Surrogate (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Romney’s Nugent has threatened Obama.
So where is the sturm and the drama?
When Ann Romney is dissed,
It’s harangue-worthy grist,
Far more grave than prez death threats? Oh mama!
Tags: Ann Romney, Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Hilary Rosen, Mitt Romney, Ted Nugent
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 3 Comments »
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
Wow! When I wasn’t looking, President Obama apparently mugged the U.S. Supreme Court:
To the fainting couch! Obama attacked the Supreme Court and threatened it with a backlash, should it strike down his tyrannical scheme to impose a government takeover of health care on the nation!
That’s what many conservative writers and even some centrist ones are arguing. They are saying that Obama’s words about the Court yesterday were “unsettling” and a “witch-hunt,” and they’re likening them to F.D.R.’s efforts to pack the Court in retaliation for decisions striking down New Deal initiatives.
Please. If what Obama said yesterday is an “attack,” it’s pretty timid stuff indeed.
SCOTUS-Scolding Scandal? (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The very same wingnuts who blast
So-called “activist courts” are aghast
And are faulting Obama
With petulant drama:
“He’s attacking the Court,” they lambaste.
Seems those wingnut Supremes need a hug,
Cuz Obama’s a meanie and “thug.”
His complaint, although mild,
Is driving them wild.
Those guys are sure easy to bug.
Tags: Activist Courts, Activist Judge, Barack Obama, Federal Courts, Health Care Reform, Judicial Review Humor, Judiciary Satire, Legal Verse, Litigation Humor, Obamacare, SCOTUS, Supreme Court Humor, Wingnuts
Posted in Barack Obama, Constitution Humor, Constitutional Crisis, Health Satire, Judiciary Satire, Law Satire, Legal Limericks, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Supreme Court, Wingnuts | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
If any Republican operative should know not to joke about killing President Obama, it’s pollster/wordsmith Frank Luntz. And yet that’s precisely what he did:
If you think the race for the Republican presidential nomination has been ugly, you’re right. However, a recent joke by Republican pollster and Fox News analyst Frank Luntz indicates that the general election promises to be even uglier. Warming up a crowd at a Rick Santorum campaign event Monday night, Luntz cracked, “I have a ‘Run, Barack, Run’ bumper sticker, but I put it on the front of my car.
Here’s Rachel Maddow’s story on this, including the video of Luntz’s running-President-Obama-over joke.
Frank Luntz’s Killer Of A Joke (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The Republican messaging czar
Is an expert at framing — a star.
Yet he loves to tee-hee
That Obama must flee,
Or be struck by a GOP car.
Tags: Assassination Jokes, Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Fox News, Framing Humor, Frank Luntz, Political Bumper Stickers, Political Messaging, Pollsters, Rachel Maddow, Republican Operatives, Rick Santorum, Run Barack Run, Tasteless Jokes
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Poor Karl Rove! His delicate sensibilities were offended by Clint Eastwood’s uplifting auto industry Super Bowl ad:
Over stirring French horns and stark photos of Detroit workers, the ad used the auto industry’s rebirth from bankruptcy as a symbol of American renewal and determination. But it contained some shocking language for those, like Mr. Rove, who are easily bruised:
“Detroit is showing us it can be done and what’s true about them is true about all of us. This country can’t be knocked out with one punch. We get right back up again and when we do the world’s going to hear the roar of our engines. Yeah.”
And Rove is just one among many Republicans expressing outrage over the ad narrated by Eastwood, a loyal Republican who says the ad has nothing to do with politics.
Clint Eastwood Ad Madness (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
It seems Eastwood committed a sin:
His truth-telling ad brought chagrin
To the GOP crowd —
Words of hope said out loud
Are a threat — they might help our Prez win.
Tags: Advertising Humor, Auto Industry Bailout, Automobile Industry, Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Chrysler, Clint Eastwood, Detroit, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Halftime in America, Karl Rove, Marketing Humor, Patriotism Humor, Republicans Humor, Super Bowl Ad, Super Bowl Limerick
Posted in Automobiles Satire, Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Celebrity Verse, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Hollywood Humor, Karl Rove, Patriotism Poems, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 5 Comments »
Monday, January 30th, 2012
I never thought I’d say this, but please listen to Sarah Palin:
Sarah Palin still hasn’t officially endorsed Newt Gingrich, but she’s making it increasingly clear that she’s pulling for the former House speaker to continue to cause headaches for Mitt Romney.
Her latest bumper-sticker-ready pitch to Republican voters: “Vote for Newt, annoy a liberal.”
Listen To Palin and Annoy Me, Please! (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Annoy Lib’rals, vote Newt — that’s the pitch
That Palin is spouting. How rich!
We’d delight in a Newt
V. Barack race, and root
For Mitt Romney to suffer that glitch.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Liberals, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Voting Limerick
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Here’s my new favorite Republican candidate quote, courtesy of Herman Cain:
“President Obama called for the removal of Gaddafi. Just want to make sure we’re talking about the same thing before I say, yes I agree, I know I didn’t agree. I do not agree with the way he handled it for the following reason — no, that’s a different one. I gotta go back to… Got all this stuff twirling around in my head. Specifically, what are you asking me, did I agree or not disagree with on what?”
Quotable Cain (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Herman Cain’s prez campaign isn’t sterling
Cuz stuff in his head keeps on “twirling.”
He’s learned lessons quite tough:
9-9-9 ain’t enough
When harassment accusals are whirling.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Herman Cain, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Herman Cain, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Poor Rick Perry is having a rough time. First, he’s forced to walk back his pro-Birther “I don’t have a clue about … what his birth certificate says” comments. Next, he’s reduced to silence on Fox Business when told he sounds “like one of those Occupy Wall Streeters.”
Limerick Ode To Clueless Rick Perry
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Perry’s not-a-clue line caused ado.
Anti-Birthers are starting to stew.
But in Perry’s behalf,
It’s not really a gaffe
Cuz it’s true: Perry hasn’t a clue.
Tags: Barack Obama, Birthers, Campaign Satire, Economy, Election Humor, Fox Business, Obama's Birth Certificate, Occupy Wall Street, OWS, Rick Perry
Posted in Barack Obama, Birther Humor, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Fox News Humor, GOP Humor, Media Satire, Occupy Wall Street, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Rick Perry, Texas Humor, White House, Wingnuts | 7 Comments »
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Those Classy Republicans (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Republican pols praise the killing
Of Gaddafi, but most seem unwilling
To credit Obama
For staging this drama.
I can’t wait for George Bush to get billing.
Tags: Barack Obama, Foreign Leaders, Foreign Policy, George Bush Satire, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Qadhafi, Republicans Humor, War
Posted in Barack Obama, Foreign Policy, George Bush Satire, GOP Humor, Hypocrisy Humor, Partisanship Satire, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, War & Antiwar Poems | 2 Comments »
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Wow! President Obama is a closet limerick writer! Check out this poem “rescued” from the Oval Office trash:
Limerick Ode To the GOP By Barack Obama
“Rescued” By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Republicans, thanks for your slate
Of possible pols to debate.
I’ve been worried as hell.
Now you’ve made my hopes swell,
Cuz my years here may well grow to eight.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, GOP Humor, Oval Office, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor, White House
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 6 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 »
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011
I got an info@barackobama.com campaign email & replied with this limerick. I plan to do this from now on, every time I get an email from Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Feel free to use my limerick in the same way:
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, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Presidential Campaign Humor, Presidential Election
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Political Limericks, White House | 7 Comments »
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
I’ve bemoaned Obama’s bad negotiation skills in the past. But the latest brouhaha over a date to speak before Congress really takes the cake:
Limerick Ode To A Speech Spat
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Obama, you waged a dumb fight
Over speech dates, and lost — not too bright!
Tell me, how did you make
Such a rookie mistake?
It’s no wonder your wins are so slight.
Tags: Barack Obama, Congress Humor, Negotiation, Presidential Speech, Speech Spat, Speeches
Posted in Barack Obama, Congress Humor, John Boehner, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, White House | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Rumor has it that Obama is belatedly concerned about his base:
Open Limerick To President Obama
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Obama, how nice that you’ve noted
Your “base” is now far less devoted.
You took us for granted—
No longer enchanted!
In our hearts and our minds you’re demoted.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Liberals, Presidential Campaign, Progressive Agenda, White House
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, White House | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has sure had a busy few days. Not only has he thrown himself into the Republican presidential contest, but he’s threatened Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke with violence and accused him of treason. And let’s not forget this beaut: Perry implied that President Obama isn’t “in love” with America. That’s pretty nervy, coming from a fellow who’s touted Texas secession.
Limerick Ode To Rick Perry
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Perry, to threaten the Fed
With vi’lence ain’t good for your cred.
And throwing around
The word treason ain’t sound
For secession proponents. ‘Nuff said.
Tags: Barack Obama, Ben Bernanke, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Federal Reserve, Politics Satire, Presidential Election, Rick Perry, Secession, Traitors, Treason
Posted in Barack Obama, Ben Bernanke, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Hypocrisy Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Rick Perry, Texas Humor, White House | 6 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 »
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Here are three more debt ceiling limericks:
Our nation’s in trouble galore,
And the last thing we need is some more.
Yet pols in DC
Feel free to decree
“I shall get what I want. This is war.”
*****
I have many large bills to defray,
But our debt ceiling says we can’t pay.
“Increase me,” it squeals,
But my wife says, “No deals!
We’ll default. It’s the Washington way.”
*****
As the pols in DC vent their spleen
Over actions that should be routine,
Our land’s on the brink
Of a crisis some think
Was created on purpose. Obscene!
*******
Tags: Barack Obama, Debt Ceiling, Federal Budget, Federal Debt, Federal Default, John Boehner, Legislation Satire, Patriotism Humor, Personal Finance Humor, Republicans Humor
Posted in Barack Obama, Economy Humor, Fiscal Policy, John Boehner, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 3 Comments »
Limerick Ode To The New, Improved Obama
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011This 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 »