The poet William Stafford set himself the task of writing a poem a day. When someone asked him what he would do when his poem-of-the-day wasn't very good, he replied "I simply lower my standards." In order to increase output, the bar here is set at a low level - the point of this is to have some fun with current events and politics. I welcome contributions and comments. Now you can also follow Doggerelo on Twitter (@doggerelo). Because of continuing medical problems, I'm no longer able to post a poem-a-day. I'll continue to post poems, but at a reduced frequency, so please stay tuned.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Push-back Politics


Newt Gingrich demonstrated the utility of pushing back hard in his response to John King’s opening question about his second marriage in last week’s debate.  Source mages from photobucket.com and unicornbooty.com.  

When trouble comes and you are pressed
Here’s some practical advice:
Push-back politics works the best.
 
Don’t smooth things over with a jest
Don’t give a thought to being nice
When trouble comes and you are pressed.

Make them sorry they with you messed
Show them they must pay a price
Push-back politics works the best.

Get angry but stay self-possessed
Fix them with a scowl like ice
When trouble comes and you are pressed.

Point your finger, beat your chest
Pound the table once or twice
Push-back politics works the best.

With thunder let your words be blessed -
Your foes will cut and run like mice
When trouble comes and you are pressed
Push-back politics works the best. 

Posted by Doggerelo at Monday, January 23, 2012

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