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Monday, November 15, 2004

Psalm: The 23rd Sigh

Just to be in vogue, here's a little something that's biblical in nature, to start us off on the right foot as we begin the week:

Bush is my shepherd; I dwell in want.

He maketh logs to be cut down in national forests.

He leadeth trucks into the still wilderness.

He restoreth my fears.

He leadeth me in the paths of international disgrace for his ego's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of pollution and war,

I will find no exit, for thou art in office.

Thy tax cuts for the rich and thy media control, they discomfort me.

Thou preparest an agenda of deception in the presence of thy religion.

Thou anointest my head with foreign oil.

My health insurance runneth out.

Surely megalomania and false patriotism shall follow me all the days of Thy term,

And my jobless child shall dwell in my basement forever.

(Anonymous -- I'm eager to attribute this to the author should one come forward. Thanks to John McAndrew for passing this along.)

November 15, 2004 at 08:53 AM in Candidates & Races | Permalink

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As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."


-H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

Posted by: | Nov 15, 2004 5:21:36 PM

Have to agree with that one!

Posted by: linda cruz | Nov 15, 2004 5:59:46 PM

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