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My 600th post at Verse Escape--a very silly one, too.
October Wish
(A fairy tale, with animals)
Plug the
elephants' trumpet,
bridle the
donkeys' bray.
Take the vipers to lunch at
the snakepit buffet.
Give the parrots a cracker
for their pie-hole-beaks;
let the vultures diet for a few weeks.
Just let
SOMEBODY talk straight
before they
sink the damn boat
and keep the rats out of the pantry
after we
vote.
~October
2012
Full Disclosure : I am an FDR Democrat, and will be voting as such. I just wish FDR was running.
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| Roosevelt Signs the Social Security Act, 1935 |
Image: of FDR signing the Social Security Act, causing his political enemies to refer to him as 'a traitor to his class,'
Public Domain, via wikimedia commons
(Okay, so I kinda blew the bipartisanship...)
I'm with YOU Sistah!!!
ReplyDeleteI've voted in every presidential election for the last 40 years, so I can bitch about it all I want. But I usually choose not to...hehehe
Loved your New Deal 55 Joy Ann
Thanks for playing, enjoy the Sunrise at Campabello, and have a Kick Ass Week-End.
Good luck with that, hedge
ReplyDeleteI'm n FDR man myself
This election should be called
"who ya gonna believe, me or him?"
I'm just pretty much sick of it all, and florida n ohio are gonna decide it anyway.
And yes, ~sigh~the rats will prosper.
But i'm goin dem.
~rick
Congratulations on your 600th post, dearie! Considering the caliber of those posts, it's really an achievement, and your readers are the lucky ones who get to just show up and see what you've created each time.
ReplyDeleteAs for FDR, I think I told you my slight connection. I'm rather proud of it.
if only we could keep the rats out the pantry you know....sheesh...crazy ignorant people...took my students to the HQ of both parties this week...we came out of one of them very scared...blatant racial and unfounded slander at one...and a weird disinterest at the other...it was freaky...
ReplyDeleteGreat and funny way to incorporate politics. Love your version
ReplyDeletePolitics... definitely a frustrating topic, isn't it?!
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Glad you found a fun and creative way to write about it!
Thanks for doing Friday 55!
Mine's here. :)
the "snakepit buffet" sounds like quite an interesting establishment. some straight talking (or shooting) might be nice.
ReplyDelete... I love you anyway! ;P And on such a passionate subject, you were still able to rhyme.
ReplyDeleteI do think the photo and subtitle is SPLENDID!
DeleteYes, perhaps we can agree and on some days just say 'a pox on both their houses.' ;-) Thanks Margaret.
Delete"double pox" would be better. :)
DeleteAmen to that.
DeleteVery clever--can't say cute as too awful.
ReplyDeleteThere's a wonderful piece on Jon Stewart with a clip of FDR. http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-october-9-2012/democalypse-2012---vague-against-the-machine---the-numbers-guy
I think that's it. He (FDR) is just so charming. I'm sorry if this isn't the right link, but think it's in there. k.
It's the right one--my husband's favorite clip(and he's a republican--but I think I've ruined him.) I love watching and listening to FDR--such a mellow voice, full of clarity and dignity, even when as in that he's poking fun at his opponents with childish glee. Yes, charming. Thanks for stopping by, k.
DeleteMy husband is a Republican too and he is going to vote at the American Embassy. I am with you on FDR, is one of the LEGEND of American History.Love your animal 55! Mine is here
ReplyDeleteHave you a TRULY BLESSED WEEKEND!!!
hugs
shakira
This is so, so great! That image is hilarious and your poem even more, and I am laughing my silly belly sore. I am going to share on facebook. :)
ReplyDeleteHail to FDR and to our wonderful hedgewitch.
With you all the way, including FDR! Thanks for the smile, from the photo and your terrific rhyme.
ReplyDeleteTrying to stay clear of the snake oil ...
Never easy, and now almost impossible. It's sad to want the election to be over regardless of the winner or loser, just to escape it--especially when of late years, it never seems to end.
DeleteI'll take FDR (or Teddy) 2 sides of the same family- who if they had more sense than pride would never have ripped the family in 2...
ReplyDeleteJeez so fr-- typical. I will bite my tongue now. Have a great week!
One of the better political commentaries I've seen lately!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the quality you've put into these first six hundred. We're looking forward to your next achievements.
ReplyDeleteThank you, TUG, for reading them. Always good to see you here.
DeletePerfect! Me too. Great commentary in the pic too.
ReplyDeleteLOL- perfect!
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DeleteThank you for a clear moment of FDR appreciation!
Since I am 'of the Left Coast', Dems -- not infrequently of the 'progressive' kind -- abound. And I am proudly one.
I'm baffled how Reagan -- an FDR supporter -- turned into . . . well, Reagan.
And all the Reagan progeny! Ouch!
I agree with one of your commenters: Teddy Roosevelt was indeed a fine Republican. More of his brains and moderation are needed now.
This televised, monetized, Blue State/Red State-dichotomized political campaigning -- for a generation, maybe more -- has poisoned reasonable consideration of things.
There is no question, though, who is following FDR's blazed trail.
Truly, fool
Good to see you, TF. Our times have not been much of a forge for a strong, free country or great presidents, sadly, and Citizen's United has dealt the last blow, but there's no contest between the two candidates in my mind either.
DeleteI'm glad I can remember Eisenhower & Kennedy and I agree about both Roosevelts. Teddy would be fine with me if he showed up, or Eleanor for that matter--happy to vote for any of them.
Congratulations on 600 posts. AMAZING. Great political prose. And the image, priceless.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha - Ooooh yeah! And that reminds me, I want to add politicians to my Karma list! :o)
ReplyDeleteInanimate objects have Karma?
DeleteI'm with you on that too, Hedge. And I LOVE your archaeological find!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
ReplyDeleteFunny and wonderful picture. So in American terms you be a dangerous leftie whereas in Brits eyes you be a moderate conservative - funny old world. Oh, and I wouldn't even be allowed in! And yes voted in all elections since I was 18. People die and have died for this right
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