Mitt Was Completely wrong He should have known it all along So come and sing a silly song Wrong! La-la-la—Wrong! La-la-la-la-la! (oh!) Mitt Told A bunch of lies He did it lots; it’s no surprise It’s time to open up your eyes Lie! La-la-la—Lie! La-la-la-la! Mitt Is full of shit Not just a bit It …
Category Archive: Politics
Oct 09 2012
Malala The Mighty
How strong are the words of a young teen-aged girl To frighten the Taliban so? What cowards decide, since she’s telling the truth, That courageous Malala must go? How mighty is she, that they thought they would need An army arrayed against one? The pen, we all know, is much mightier than the sword… So …
Oct 07 2012
In Support Of Marriage Equality In Maine
So I got another donation very recently (thank you!), from a name which seemed familiar. I have learned never to trust my memory, but I think this was someone with whom I used to argue, years ago. He or she (I know, but hey) was opposed to same-sex marriage (though the host of that site …
Oct 03 2012
Debate One
The question of who is the greater debater Is not as important as sometimes it seems We follow, to see who seems fitter, on Twitter; Opinions are written, in digital reams The candidates spar, and their minions’ opinions Will saturate all the political shows We’ll credit the better at spinning with winning— It’s Rorschach on …
Oct 01 2012
The Current State Of The Political Race
With Democrats mostly extolling the polling Republicans argue it’s biased or skewed; They’re both showing near-universal commercials— In swing states, the voters count thousands they’ve viewed! This week marks the start of debating; we’re waiting To see when the last “undecideds” might choose; The very last moment, they “abracadabra!” And magically say who will win; …
Sep 28 2012
Fasting And Praying… For Mitt?
If you’re feeling some frustration With the leaders of this nation Do your part to help them muddle through the mess Politicians think it’s funny Cos they really need your money But it looks as though they’re getting rather less Since Obama needs defeating, Let’s help Romney, by not eating As a show of faith, …
Sep 25 2012
He’s Made A Little List
As someday it may happen An election we must hold I’ve got a little list It’s not a little list Of the lies and utter falsehoods That this Romney chap has told Which must not be dismissed They cannot be dismissed Sadly, I don’t have time right now to complete the Mikado list song–might have …
Sep 24 2012
Time To Fear–UnderDog Is Here!
In interviews on TV shows, In papers, or in someone’s blog The campaigns fight like no one knows, To claim the title “underdog”. One candidate’s the president And one a multi-millionaire; Some sympathy’d be heaven-sent And underdogs make people care Let’s make a play for sympathy And keep the expectations low We’re not expecting much—you …
Sep 24 2012
What Frightens Me
“Romney’s chances of winning are low” is the message wherever I go But what keeps me up nights– Do I only chose sites That confirm what I already “know”? Confirmation bias, that’s what frightens me. You see it everywhere, especially the big news/opinion sites. Read about the latest poll and what it means in an …
Sep 23 2012
A Planet Called “Retrospect”?
“Our week was good, in retrospect; The polls should make that clear.” Where is this place called “retrospect”? It sure as hell ain’t here. Heh. The article at the National Review Online is titled “Priebus: ‘In Retrospect,’ Last Week ‘Good Week’ for Romney Campaign” Priebus seems to have looked back on a very different week …
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