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Balladeer
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0 posted 2010-09-30 07:59 PM



Rats desert a sinking ship.
See the buggers flee.
Knowing it is going down
They are getting out of town.

See another heading out
Rahm Emanuel
Golden Boy he used to be
Now he simply wants to flee.

Indiana congressman
Says that he is through
He is not a happy guy
So, to Evan, say "Bayh, Bayh"

Same thing in Connecticut
See another go.
Been around since '81
Now Chris Dodd says he is done.

Economic advisor
Christina Romer
Seems to have advised enough
Now that times have gotten tough.

Economic council head
Larry Summers goes.
Harvard's where he wants to be
Not the playground in D.C.

Budget director fellow
Peter Orszag's flown.
Cabinet post was not for him
Since the future's looking grim.

Rats desert a sinking ship.
See the buggers flee.
Knowing it is going down
They are getting out of town.


Czar of communications
On her way out, too
Took on Fox News just for fun.
Bye, Anita. You are Dunn.

Cybersecurity czar
Joined the exodus.
Poor Cynthia Hathaway
Seems to have gone thataway.

Technology advisor
Susan Crawford left.
It appears technology
Isn't what it used to be.

Car czar Rattner left his post
He ran out of gas.
Saw the fellow drive away
In a rusty Chevrolet.

Green jobs czar Van Jones resigned
And we all know why
Found a noose around his neck
When he tangled with Glenn Beck.

Obama hired Phil Carter,
Gitmo rights his goal.
Prisoners are still around
But Phil Carter has left town.

Rats desert a sinking ship
Heading for high ground.
Found out that their pleasure boat
Was a thing that couldn't float.

© Copyright 2010 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
easy1
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1 posted 2010-09-30 08:50 PM


There has been a bit of an exodus, hasn't there? Not to beat a dead horse, but somewhat reminiscent of the "Haldeman, Ehrlichman" ditties of the long ago.
Maybe Mr. Rahm can return to the Freddie Mac trough, if there is still one extant...

Oh, well. Hopefully things are going to get better for all of us soon. Thanks for a wry read!

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2 posted 2010-09-30 08:51 PM


Deer darling wonderful Deer This is EXQUISITE, I popped in to Facebook to pick up my Uni Council reports, and I get to see this jewel. Truly authentic poetic wonder. I’ve given up writing poetry for the present, University is not all flowers and hearts, its work and having to grind out 12,000 word essays means that the little energy I have left goes on simply keeping my head above water. That does not mean I do not still read I do I just do not normally leave notes to say I visited. I digress as always, YOU darling man are one amazing poet, love this and love the style in which you write.  
Sending Mushy thoughts and thanks
Love  and warm mushy stuff
As always

Mushy
X x x x x x x x  

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

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3 posted 2010-09-30 08:55 PM


Thank you, Easy1. I share your hope..

Ah, Mushy, you are always a sight for sore eyes! I know you have had other things going and it's really a pleasure to see you appear here. You are unforgettable to all of us here and I still relive the wonderful memories of out poetic get-together way too many years ago...maybe we should do it again????

Bastet
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4 posted 2010-10-01 02:42 AM


I don't follow American politics that closely because I live in Europe but I really got a good laugh out of this one. You're a master of political satire!
Balladeer
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5 posted 2010-10-01 08:06 AM


Thank you, Bastet! American politics gives us so much material to work with! Glad you enjoyed..
Earl Brinkman
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6 posted 2010-10-02 08:39 AM


Thanks for the news feed.  I found this amusing.
Denise
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7 posted 2010-10-02 11:01 AM


Good one, Michael! Just hope they aren't replaced with people who are equally bad. Would that even be possible?!
Dr.Moose1
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8 posted 2010-10-02 04:58 PM


Balladeer,
You need to get on the stump more often, reminds me of a couple of times I did just that(literally) on a stump in my front yard and would carry on to any passersby for a five minute stretch. Feels good to rant, don't it, lol.
Doc

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9 posted 2010-10-09 02:31 AM


One thing about politics, there's no shortage of rats. While many are jumping ship there are always replacements. At least for now. This is delicious.
                               Ida

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10 posted 2010-10-09 07:48 AM


That's for sure, Ida. We can now add National Security Advisor General Jones to the list....and the beat goes on.
bel1e
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11 posted 2010-10-10 12:02 PM


LOL~

You are brilliant~

             

Balladeer
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12 posted 2010-10-10 03:24 PM


Thank you miss...you are both sweet and kind
Andrew Scott
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13 posted 2010-10-10 04:46 PM


"Yes we can!" is staring to look and sound more like "No we can't! At least not with me." Sir Balladeer, your poetic prowess is perfect for the revolving door of our current politics in play. Hopefully, they'll start figuring out that it's a real job... sooner than later. All the same, an enjoyable read. Peace to you my friend.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

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