Category Archives: Politics



Democracy

Think! What is our decayed Democracy
But special interests, writ large and small?
Its principles project hypocrisy—
Pay for want! Moral philosophy? Mauled Continue reading →

Posted in Greed, Politics

Chung Mong-koo

Have your heard the story of Chung Mong-koo,
The oldest living son of Chung Ju-yung?
(That legendary Pop, “The Founder,” who
Imaged the Hyundai group and made it strong.) Continue reading →

Posted in Greed, Politics

The Ballad of Norman Hsu

It started sixteen years ago
(With hey, ho, hey what’s new?)
And looms stranger every year
(Where’ve you been Norman Hsu?) Continue reading →

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Political Discourse

We’re losing on “tough,” the handlers point out,
We’ve gotta make a move. OK, how’s this:
I’ll strike the bastards anywhere (he shouts),
Even in Pakistan; we’d be remiss Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War

The Guys In The Back Room Come To A Decision About This And That And The War in Iraq

We’ve talked it over, Scooter, hard and deep;
This shit won’t go away. Answer our call—
We must divert attention to one creep;
Be a teammate—step up and take the fall Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War

What Goes Around, Comes Around! (The Lamentation of George W. Bush)

We may have nicked the first, but, dammit, won
The second fair and square, if not by much.
I had the capital to spend, and stun
Those hapless, craven bleeding hearts I crushed.
Continue reading →

Posted in Greed, Politics