Bailin' On Palin? "How nice that John McCain is finally getting around to vetting his temper-tantrum-inspired, Lieberman/Ridge-rebound Veep pick. ..."
Sarah Who??? "Sarah Palin For Veep? I knew John McCain and his Rovian puppet masters were cynical, but this takes the cake. ..."
Engagement Bling (Limerick)
“I’m engaged,” said the gal to her mom.
“I’m in love and I’m marrying Tom. ...”
Kristol-izing Feminism "So Bill Kristol’s a feminist. Who knew? Yes, William Kristol, Republican con man, is oh so terribly concerned about the glass ceiling perpetuated by Barack Obama when he chose Joe Biden for his running mate, denying Hillary Clinton her shot at Veep. ..."
My "Dear John" Edwards Letter (Limerick)
"Dear John, to your run I said, "Yay!"
And I thought you’d go far, come what may. ..."
Media Sheep "McCain’s a straight talker.
Ignore all his lying.
Obama is pompous.
He’s humble? Not buying!
That’s the agreed-upon narrative. See? ..."
Musical Discord "'Your playing is way out of tune,'
The conductor informed the bassoon. ..."
A Humorist’s Lament "By now, everyone’s surely seen Barry Blitt’s New Yorker cover, depicting Barack Obama as a flag-burning, bin Laden-loving, fist-bumping Muslim. Intended to satirize “The Politics of Fear,” the image is being widely criticized as reinforcing the very stereotypes it seeks to mock. ..."
My Family Needs Me (Limerick and Video -- Read It or Watch It) "I’m always amused when politicians and other public figures get into legal hot water and develop a sudden urge to spend more time with their family. ..."
Why Are These Journalists Smiling? (Limerick) "I’ve noticed that many reporters and talking heads are almost giddy over Hillary Clinton’s recent stumbles and the rumored return of Barack Obama’s mojo. ..."
First Pakistan And Then... (Haiku) "While Bush and Cheney are busily threatening World War 3 over of Iran’s potential future nuclear threat, ..."
Charge! (Limerick)
"'A charge account’s wrong to its core,'
Said the dad, who paid cash at each store. ..."
Ode To Our Petulant Prez (Limerick) "George Bush has been sounding extra whiney lately. The poor guy! Those abusive Dems have been torturing him, giving him a mere 98% of what he asks for. ..."
Problem Poetry (Limerick)
"'Your verses belong in the can,'
Said the prof to a man. “They don’t scan. ...'"
Heckofajob, Karen! (Haiku) "So Karen Hughes has resigned from her job to 'promote America’s values ...'"
The Joys Of Winter (Limerick)
"It was windy and snowy. I stumbled.
Then I fell and my keys and phone tumbled ..."
The Poetry Of Rudy Giuliani "Did you know that Rudy Giuliani is a poet? Me neither. So I was really surprised to unearth the poetry of Rudy Giuliani. Here are six poems I found in the Rudy Reader: ..."
Message To Obama: Hammer! Don't Stammer! (Haiku) "This is starting to get silly. It seems like every other day, Barack Obama promises to bolster his lagging poll numbers by changing his campaign style and getting tough on Hillary Clinton. ..."
Pondering Condi "Condi Rice’s testimony this past week, in which she belligerently defended the State Department’s work in Iraq, was her first appearance before a Democratically-controlled House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. True to form, she blamed everything but the Bush’s many administration failures for the problems in Iraq: ..."
Me Gamble? No Dice! (Limerick)
"You should never play cards on a lark
With a Vegas-style card-wielding shark. ..."
Bridling At A Question (Limerick)
"At his question, I’m fit to be tied
Cuz it comes from left field. I must hide! ..."
A Horse Of A Different Color (Limerick)
"There are folks who succumb to a weakness
For races like Belmont and Preakness. ..."
Fishing For Company "I’m an insomniac and I must admit to taking a bit of solace at learning from a podcast that 'zebrafish - a common aquarium pet - can have a genetic mutation linked to sleep problems.' ..."
Toying With Kites (Limerick)
"The sight of a kite in the sky
Is delightful and lovely, so why ..."
Pondering Rudy "I live in New York City, so I’m pretty familiar with the pros and cons of Rudy Giuliani. And yes, there are pros. What pros? Well, Rudy does love opera. ..."
SCHIP Haiku "At long last, the real reason George W. Bush vetoed SCHIP..."
Is Rove's Loyalty Roving? "How amusing! Karl Rove wants to be remembered for something more than just being the “Brain” of the worst President in U.S. history..."
Web Withdrawal Woes (Limerick)
"This outage has led me to think
I’ve gone bonkers, berserk—need a shrink. ..."
Curb Your Age Of Turbulence Enthusiasm "Poor little innocent Alan Greenspan is shocked, SHOCKED, I TELL YOU, by the Bush administration’s budget deficits and loss of fiscal discipline. ..."
Mad Kane's Gone Mobile, And So Can You "There’s good news for the on-the-run multitasker: Mad Kane’s gone mobile, so both of my blogs can be read on cell phones. And there’s even more good news — it’s easy to set up. How? I’ll tell you where to go … but first, a limerick: ..."
Spam Haiku "Sometimes spam frustrates me so much, that I’m forced to turn it into haiku. How do I do it? I simply mix and match phrases from various annoying email solicitations and turn them into Spam Haiku. Here are some examples: ..."
Some Dishy Verse (Limerick)
"We’re discussing our favorite dish,”
Said the gal. “Please chime in if you wish. ..."
Petraeus and Crocker Face Hume Humiliation "I had to laugh when I heard about Brit Hume’s exclusive Fox interview with General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker “about the state of the Iraq war and their testimony to Congress.” What’s the matter — wasn’t Hannity available? ..."
Mustachioed Men -- Downtrodden Minority? "Is the American Mustache Institute (AMI) for real? When I first read about it, I figured it must surely be fictitious. Either that … or John Bolton’s new employer. ..."
Weeding Out Crazy Lawsuits ("As a result of a neighbor’s lawsuit, a Swedish woman can no longer smoke in most of her garden. (And you thought the United States was a litigious country.) ..."
Bach! Humbug! "It’s time for some silly classical music punning. ..."
Bulletproof Backpacks: In Case Your Kid’s Classmate Is Packing "It’s mid-August, which means back-to-school day is just around the corner. And that in turn means it’s time to start shopping for school supplies: rulers and notebooks and pens and lunch boxes and calculators and computers and school clothes and … bulletproof backpacks??? ..."
Dirty White House Complains About Gonzales "Mud" "Poor Alberto Gonzales! During those countless (and fruitless) Congressional hearings, Gonzales had but one job — protect George Bush. And so he lied, obfuscated, feigned amnesia, and did everything he could to muddy the truth. ..."
This Doesn't Pass The Smell Test "According to this odd story, a smoking ban in British pubs has managed to make British bars smell even worse. Apparently, the acrid smell of smoke is a delight compared to all the foul odors smoke used to mask: “stale food and beer, damp, sweat and body odour, drains and - how do you put this nicely - flatulence. ..."
Yet Another Snow Job? "I wasn’t surprised to hear that Tony Snow plans to leave his Bush spokesperson gig when his “money runs out,” and possibly as early as September. ..."
Selling Tickets To Brooke Astor's Funeral: Scam Or Satire? "Every so often, I’ll get an out-of-the-blue email from some on-deadline journalist in search of a timely, amusing quote. And though I’m not exactly a one-liner kind of gal, I always give it a try. ..."
The Five-Second What??? "I guess I must have led a very sheltered existence. Why do I say that? Because I’d never heard the phrase “five-second rule” until my husband Mark used it as an excuse to eat some treat he’d just dropped on the floor. (And yes, we’re still married.) ..."
Chinese Exports — The Real Poop (Limerick) "I was a bit grossed out to learn that “The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base has come up with a dung-for-profit scheme that turns droppings from the endangered species into odour-free souvenirs ranging from bookmarks to Olympic-themed statues… .”
Pity The Poor Lawyer (Limerick)
"“Your billable hours are low,”
Said the partner. “They simply must grow..."
Message: I Share … Your Goals. (Bush to the Revolting Republicans) "Dan Froomkin isn’t surprised that “confronted with a tide of anti-war sentiment and a growing number of defecting Republican lawmakers, the White House is changing not its policy on Iraq, but its message. ...”
Yoga For What??? (Limerick)
“There is yoga for doggies, I swear—
Caught a canine-filled class on the air; ..."
A Lamb On The Lam "I couldn’t resist writing a limerick about the seven-month-old lamb that escaped a live-animal market in The Bronx, New York and led police on a several block chase before it was captured. ..."
Fantasy “Dear Editor” Letter (Limerick)
“My writing is great, you should know,
Yet you turn it all down. What a blow! ..."
Married To Money (Limerick)
“He’s a cheapskate, so stingy with cash,
That he threw an embarrassing bash: ..."
School Daze (Limerick)
“I crammed for the test—studied madly.
But, alas, I’m afraid I did badly ..."
Bloody Hell, It'll Be Bloody "That great seer, soothsayer, and visionary George Bush predicted Thursday that August may be a bloody month in Iraq: ..."
Chance Meeting (Wedding Anniversary Limerick "My wonderful husband Mark and I are celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary today. Happy anniversary Mark! This limerick is my gift to you. (How’s that for getting off cheap?) ..."
Bugged By Mosquitos (Limerick)
“Mosquitos are driving me mad.
Seems a zillion are biting me—bad! ..."
Airing My Airline Gripes (Limerick)
“To travel by plane was once pleasant,
But flying’s horrific at present. ..."
Captured By CAPTCHA "If you’ve ever registered for a site or an email list, you’re surely familiar with those frustrating anti-spam CAPTCHA forms. ..."
No Sweat Divorce (Limerick)
“'My husband and I are estranged,'
Said the wife, 'cause he acts so deranged'. ..."
Yet Another American Idol Limerick "As regular readers know, watching American Idol is one of my guilty pleasures. But it sure wasn’t much of a pleasure last week, when mellifluous Melinda was sent packing and Blake wasn’t: ..."
Only In Queens, New York (Limerick)
“'Wanna ride?' says a cop on the force.
I decline, though politely, of course. ..."
He's Staying! So, There! "No, I’m not talking about Alberto Gonzales, although Gonzo seems to be staying too – so far, at least. I’m referring to yet another Bush administration miscreant: ..."
Ode To The Can-Do Comic, Fran Capo "Without planning to, I seem to have launched an “Entertaining New Yorkers” series of limericks. ..."
ADD Ode (Limerick)
“Hey, doc, have I got ADD?
My attention span’s short as can be. ..."
Keeping Abreast Of Bras (Limerick)
"There are gals who view bras as a gift,
For without ‘em their breasts are adrift. ..."
Bush's Iraq Strategy: Here ... Catch "President Codpiece celebrated “Mission Accomplished” day by vetoing the Iraq war spending bill. Why turn down money he’s just dying to get his grubby hands on? Cause those mean Dems are trying to make him end the war some time during his Presidency. ..."
Bandwidth Blues "“I’ve no bandwidth for that,” some folks say.
It’s their style of responding, “No way! ..."
Ode To The Lame GOP Gang Of Eleven "Please forgive me for not being all that impressed with the Republican Gang of Eleven, who supposedly hammered George Bush about Iraq and had the 'most unvarnished conversation they’ve ever had with the president.' ..."
More 24, Please "I’m hooked on the show 24.
Those CTU plots I adore. ..."
Ode To Judy Carmichael, Stride Pianist "I live in New York City, so my husband Mark and I often catch great musical acts, plays, art shows, and other entertainment and cultural diversions in the Big Apple. ..."
Sleepless In Geekdom (Limerick)
"My husband’s a super-smart geek
Who’s on overnight call once a week. ..."
Doggone Limerick "“It’s so cute!” said the child, with delight.
“You can’t have it,” said Mom. “Puppies bite. ..."
Merchants Of Hype "On April 1, 2007 U.S. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham held a press conference in Iraq, in which Sen. Graham rhapsodized about buying “five rugs for five bucks” in a Baghdad marketplace. ..."
Yet Another Tax Filing Limerick "I’m afraid I can’t stop writing tax return limericks — probably because it’s a lot more fun than actually working on my tax return. ..."
Truth On The Lam "Rachel Maddow has an update on Orrin Hatch’s smear campaign against Carol Lam, the U.S. Attorney for San Diego who was recently fired by the Justice Department. ..."
Give Me A Break! (Limerick)
"The play was quite talky and lacked
Something crucial. It had but one act. ..."
Tacky Verse (Limerick)
"These armchairs are tacky and lack
Sound support for my weary old back. ..."
Ode To Unselfishness (Limerick)
"My husband is great—good as gold.
And there’s no one more giving, all told. ..."
Form 1040 Blues (Limerick)
"There’s a tax form that makes me irate:
Form 1040, a long form I hate..."
Collegiate Conversation (Limerick)
"“Tell me, why are you being so mean?”
Cried the girl to the college’s dean. ..."
Stop Yelling!!!!!!!!!! (Limerick)
"Those points that are meant to exclaim
Often bug me. Yes, bangs seem quite lame. ..."
Office Politics "Your career is at stake, you should know,
And you don’t want that guy as a foe. ..."
Why I Don't Hate My Hate Mail "There are folks quite averse to my verse.
In their emails, perverse, how they curse! ..."
Why I Won’t Use What’s-Her-Name’s Name Anymore "Here’s a good story about the hate-filled, bigoted venom directed at John Edwards, which was recently spewed by a person whose name I will no longer mention, because it only encourages her. ..."
Amusing Wine (Limerick)
"When experts say wine is amusing,
It’s a compliment. Ain’t that confusing? ..."
Tasty Verse (Limerick)
"There are folks who like food rather bland,
Where all trace of flavor’s been banned. ..."
Happy Presidents' Day? "It’s Presidents’ Day, but I’m glum,
Cause our President’s worse than a bum. ..."
A Biting Limerick (Limerick)
"'Ow! My tooth aches,' a man told the nurse,
Whose answer was biting and terse: ..."
I Guess They Miss The “Good Old Days” "This weekend’s Senate session reminds me of the fuss Republicans made when Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi imposed a substantially longer work week on Congress. Some even argued that the imposition of a 5-day work week proved that Democrats are anti-family. ..."
To Be Honest... "“In all candor” prepares me for lies
When it’s said by political guys. ..."
Blogroll Scrooges Must Be Punished "Some major bloggers (most prominently Atrios/Eschaton and Kos) have recently instituted a blogroll purge, eliminating, for the most part, all but the usual suspects. And to add insult to injury, they referred to it in Orwellian fashion as 'Blogroll Amnesty Day.' ..."
Ode To Little John Warner "You just have to love it: Senator John Warner helped kill the debate on Bush’s surge, voting to block a vote on his own Warner-Levin Iraq War Resolution: ..."
Ode To The Great Molly Ivins "Alas, the magnificent Molly Ivins has died. To call her a great wit and outstanding journalist would be an understatement. She has always been an inspiration to me and to every other liberal I know who tries to write political satire. ..."
Open Sesame (Limerick)
"Why on earth are CDs packed so tight?
You can’t hear them without a huge fight. ..."
Mess? What Mess? "From Dub’s State of the Union address,
Who would guess that our nation’s a mess? ..."
Marriage Catch (Limerick)
"Said the fellow, 'I need some advice.
Tell me how I can catch me some mice, ...'"
Jenna Bush, Author? "In a move sure to aggravate unagented (and poorly agented) authors, Jenna Bush has scored a high-powered literary agent — Robert Barnett. ..."
Appearances Count (Limerick)
"Her appearance took all by surprise,
For her hair had succumbed to some dyes. ..."
Bellicose Bush "I’ve finally figured out George Dubya’s philosophy: If you can’t solve a problem, make it bigger: ..."
Belated Apology "“Your apology’s rather belated,”
Said the gal to a fellow she hated. ..."
Bush’s Surge Speech: A Mad Preview "Another Bush war speech is on the horizon. Oh, goody! Actually, I’m not sure I’ll be able to force myself to watch next week’s speech, in which Bush is expected to announce a politically motivated “surge and accelerate plan.” But I’ve heard enough Bush speeches to sum this one up in a limerick, without even seeing it: ..."
Musical Faux Pas "The solo violist played well,
With strong bowing, tone clear as a bell. ..."
Bush On The Couch; Dub On The Divan "Justin A. Frank, M.D., author of “Bush on the Couch,” makes a convincing case that George W. Bush is a sociopath in this fascinating Buzzflash interview. ..."
Deep Pockets/Pricey Dockets (Limerick)
"If you’re broke, it ain’t smart to defame
An affluent fellow’s good name. ..."
Edu-Gaffe (Limerick)
"Being accurate’s highly essential.
This is math, not some course existential. ..."
Those Appealing Lawyers (Limerick)
"A litigant’s lawyer needs zeal
When he argues a client’s appeal. ..."
Shopping For A New President Would Be Nice "President Bush had some words of wisdom for us at Wednesday’s press conference: “I encourage you all to go shopping more.” ..."
Accounting For That CPA "This accountant is no CPA,
Though he hopes to become one some day. ..."
Deal, Or No Deal? (Limerick)
"You lied in your last deposition,
Further weak’ning your flimsy position. ..."
Practice, Practice, Practice (Limerick)
"The teacher called out from his car:
“Ma’am, your daughter’s a driver’s ed star. ..."
Dog Days Of Roofing (Limerick)
"Our roofers must enter your yard,
But their access is blocked by your guard..."
Wintry Woes "In winter, a job I’d not pick
Is wielding an ice pick, when sick. ..."
Is Mental Health Overrated? (Limerick)
"There once was a drunken, loud fellow
Who ordered his drinks with a bellow. ..."
Ode To Ambling (Limerick)
"Deserting my day-to-day scramble
When the weather is nice, I will amble ..."
Healthy, Or Half-Baked? (Limerick)
"My spouse likes to lie in the sun,
Absorbing those rays just for fun. ..."
I'm Not Bowled Over By Bowling "The last time I went bowling, I aimed my ball so badly, it went flying diagonally and landed in a neighboring lane. (On the other hand, I’m not half-bad at Wii-Bowling.) ..."
Ode To The Bar Exam (Limerick)
"'I’m worried I won’t pass the bar,'
Cried the would-be attorney (no star). ..."
Antique Antics (Limerick)
"Is this lampshade antique or just old?
They tell me it’s rare. I’m not sold. ..."
O'Donnell v. The Donald "Have you heard about the Rosie O’Donnell vs. Donald Trump feud? Yeah … like you could possibly avoid it. Those publicity-mongers deserve a limerick, don’t you think? ..."
Ballsy Limerick " Although males come equipped with two balls,
There are men who ain’t ballsy at all. ..."
Haiku For A Former "Genius" I was amused to read that, in the wake of last week’s Republican debacle, Karl Rove remains 'steadfast' ..."
Mad Kane Gets Greedy "I am blissful, contented, and happy.
The election results weren’t crappy. ..."
A Convenient Noose "As SNL’s Churchlady used to say, “How con-veeeeeeee-ni-ent!” I’m referring, of course, to the Saddam Hussein death by hanging sentence, ..."
Thoughts Of Elections Past "A pair of poems today — more serious than usual – inspired by the latest attempt to swift-boat John Kerry. ..."
Ode To Lynne Cheney "The author of Sisters, named Lynne,
Thinks her party at all costs must win. ..."
Rush Limbaugh Verse " Limbaugh maligned Michael Fox,
Who is ill and admired and rocks. ..."
Leave No Bewildered Bush Behind (Haiku) "Dear Dub: You seem to be having a tough time telling the difference between “tactics” and “strategy.” Perhaps this haiku will help: ..."
Chatty Jack "Jack Abramoff has been so helpful to the FBI’s widening corruption investigation, that they’ve given him his own desk. I never thought I’d say this, but keep up the great work, Jack! ..."
Bush Stays His Lying Course "Watching Dubya lie isn’t exactly a novelty. But claiming he never said “stay the course” is pretty damn brazen, even for Bush. ..."
Wine Tasting Robots, Oh My! "Would you trust a wine tasting robot? What about a robot that thinks humans taste like bacon? ..."
Dear Peggy "It’s always embarrassing for me to admit this, but Peggy Noonan and I went to the same high school – Massapequa High School on Long Island, New York. ..."
Ode To Rep. Jefferson "Rep. Jefferson seems to have stashed
90 grand in his freezer - cold cash..."
Frist And Hastert Rediscover The Constitution "Frist and Hastert don't care if the Bush administration invades the privacy of ordinary citizens. Nor do they seem bothered by the Executive branch's brazen power grab, evidenced by Bush's "de facto veto" signing statements, Congressional oversight avoidance, and sundry law breaking. But just let the Justice Department mess with one of their own..."
Tabloid Times "It's only May 2006, and the New York Times is already doing trashy, tabloid-style coverage of the Clintons. What's the matter, New York Times? You didn't have a juicy Iran-war-inducing story to plant on your cover page? ..."
Sleeper VEEP "There once was a GOP VEEP
Who in meetings fell soundly asleep..."
Ode To Bob Woodward "Bob Woodward had an ax to grind
When Plamegate he critiqued.
We've finally learned that Woodward
Was the first to get that leak.
He failed to tell his audience..."
4 Sam Alito Limericks "There once was a judge named Alito,
Who's often called Judge Sam Scalito.
He's fond of state powers.
At labor he glowers..."
Fitzmas Madness (Poem about pre-Plamegate indictment anxiety)
"I keep scanning the Net
For some news from Pat Fitz.
If he don't indict soon,
I may go on the fritz..."
The Judy Miller Quartet (of Limericks) (Four limericks about Judy Miller, The New York Times and the Plamegate investigation)
"Ms. Miller has written her tale,
And as tales go, it's rather a whale.
Her memory's convenient,
On Libby she's lenient..."
Why Bother? "Judge John Roberts' confirmation
Is a certainty, it's true.
We're powerless to stop it..."
Mr Propriety? "Judge Roberts is a fan of propriety,
And maintaining his impartiality.
Yet on Hamdan he ruled..."
Rebuilder-in-Chief "George Bush said he'll Gulf Coast rebuild
In a speech that was platitude filled.
And he'll do it with cash..."
Two John Roberts Limericks "Though Judge Roberts is getting a hearing,
To measure his outlook and bearing,
He's determined to hide..."
A Trio of FEMA Limericks "The FEMA head Michael D. Brown
Helped cause thousands to suffer and drown.
Now he's dodging the blame.
Who's at fault? Val'rie Plame? ..."
Two Crackpot Pats "A broadcasting preacher named Pat,
Who quite frequently talks through his hat..."
Ode To Cindy Sheehan "The mother of a soldier dead
Has Dubya running scared.
Her very name fills Bush with dread.
Face Sheehan? Dub don't dare..."
Ode To Misogyny "A liberal blogger named Kos
Once was paid to offensive ad host..."
Dopey Decision Explained In Verse "How dare you smoke that evil grass!
Your pain is no excuse.
The doctor who prescribed your weed,
We'll string up with a noose..."
A Pox On Cox's Nomination "Chris Cox is Dubya's nominee
To head the SEC.
A man who boosted corp'rate rights
With fervor, zeal, and glee..."
Ode To A Dull Drum Beat "Ev'ry ninety days or so,
A blogger's post appears,
That feigns concern for blogging gals
Who pale beside male peers..."
But Has He Ever Seen A Scanner? "In case there was ever a doubt at all
That Dubya's out of touch,
His answer to that three-job-mom
Sure proves he don't know much..."
The Gonzales Vote In Verse "Gonzales was a test of sorts:
Can Democrats unite?
Most Senate Dems came through for us,
And fought for what was right..."
The New & Improved Alberto Gonzales "He'll obey our treaties,
We'll be torture-free,
Swears Alberto to the Senate,
So they'll make him our A.G..."
There Once Was A Year Named '04 It's time to review the horror referred to in polite company as 2004. But first, a limerick...
Dupe-Meister Dub "Dubya's modus operandi
Has become quite clear.
Conj'ring up a looming crisis
And inciting deep fear...."
Time's Madman of the Year "Time's person of the year
Is Bush once more.
Cause he's good at spreading fear,
And harming the poor?..."
Bush To The Rescue "Our huge trade deficit's no big deal.
According to Bush, it's easy to heal..."
Kerik Alert "George Dubya's named his nominee
To head Homeland Security.
He's Rudy's man from head to toe.
But why Bush wants him, I don't know..."
Is There A Reader In The House? "Republicans have quite a scam:
They load their bills with pork and ham,
And sneak in clauses quite unfair,
Whose merits aren't even aired..."
Halliburton Blows "Dick's fav'rite co
Has blown another job.
Losing stuff's their mo,
When they dare not rob..."
Obligatory Post-Thanksgiving Poem "We visited my in-laws
And we ate too fast.
I fiddled on their piano,
And we talked about the past...."
Mis-Education President Bush swore he'd leave no child behind,
A very worthy goal.
Instead, he left the states a great big budgetary hole..."
Alpha Politics "A" is for John Ashcroft and the liberties he's mauled.
"B" is for Barb Bush and hub. Dub's birth is all their fault. "C" is for Ms. CondiRice, who speaks so many lies. "D" is for the Dixie Chicks, who dare to Bush despise..."
Ode To The August PDB "When Condoleezza Rice speaks out
Does anybody buy her?
It's hard to fathom how she fumbled warnings, oh so dire..."
Dubya's Travels, Brit Travails "George Bush so wants to greet the Queen
And pose for photo ops.
He'd also love some signs unseen,
Their bearers nabbed by cops..."
General Boykin's Ballad "We're at war against Satan?
A startling idea!
That explains all the hatin'
And mongering fear..."
Ode to the Barbed Bushes "George Dubya's mom goes on TV
To plug her book and whine.
She brags about her Forty-three.
Says Dems shouldn't Dub malign..."
Press Filter Follies (Dubya's Anti-Media Poem)
"An evil filter is the press.
They lie and say Iraq's a mess.
Though things are going great down there,
You'll never hear it on the air..."
Arnold's Ode "California's picked a gov.
One that's not reproach above.
Gave Gray Davis quite a shove.
California's picked a gov..."
Power Pols "How the politicians glower
When they're blamed for losing power.
Make excuses by the hour,
Faces grim and oh so dour..."
The Rummy Poem Slate Missed "Don Rumsfeld wants some muting
Of news that he's disputing
And photos he's refuting,
Cause we've won every fray..."
Disinfo Ode "Are we being misled
By reporters embed
Spewing info spoon-fed?
Is the truth being shred..."
