Cindy's bad. Al's bad. John's bad. Bill's bad.

[smartvoter]

Cindy's bad.
Al's bad.
John's bad.
Bill's bad.

Each one had
what made us glad.
Until, of course
they made us mad.

They all are fad
to those who’ve had
our ideals questioned
just a tad.

And every cycle
we act like cads
and lose to W
and his dad.

We turn on Cindy
who’s had it bad.

We turn on Al
for hanging chads.

We turn on John
for stats that don’t add.

We turn on Bill
for charity ads.

It’s rather sad.

[WilliamPitt]

1. I just peed on myself

:)

[donheld]

2. Very good Smartvoter very good!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[Dunvegan]

3. Yes...some want to shrink the "Big Tent"...

...into a little umbrella.

Recommened.

(Makes a nice mantra, too.)

[autorank]

4. Are you trying to give this place a good reputation...

But, Senor Smart, you know this is not Kerry's fault:

We turn on John
for stats that don’t add.
----------------------------


the only stats with a
paper trail on election day,
still exist to our dismay,
as proof of through-the-roof
victory with held and delayed.

don't dispute me now or
i'll call you a cow.

:evilgrin:

[smartvoter]

25. LOL!!! nt

[KharmaTrain]

5. This Place Needs A "Time Out"

I think it's what makes DU fun. This is a diverse group of people...from young and idealistic to old and still idealistic...and everything in between. There's a lot of energy and enthusiasm that generally gives this place a fun and upbeat nature, but that is also a volitile mix when you throw in a bit of angst, frustration or a let-down.

I've seen this place rise and fall many times in the years that I've been a member. A lot happens when frustration here festers. People start developing strong ideas and opinions and then start butting heads...or a theory gets taken too seriously by some and then leads to a shouting match and so on. It doesn't take much to start a good flame war here...and some delight in such antics.

Right now, this place is loaded with frustration. It's thousands of us looking for ways to express our growing contempt with what's going on. This only gets more energized as DU works as an echo chamber...emboldening some who see their popularity here as some kind of vindication on their beliefs and when the beliefs and the personalities mix...be assured a flame war is on the way.

Long ago, I learned to deep a healthy distance from much of what happens here...emotionally, financially and socially. This is like a water-cooler...a place where a lot of the latest news and gossip gets out, but very little work is ever done.

[benburch]

6. Brilliant! nt

[Crunchy Frog]

7. Don't forget Russ Feingold.

We're all mad at him too, even though he used to be a big hero around here.

Good poem.

[leftchick]

10. why in the hell are we mad at Russ?

I missed that one!

[Usrename]

11. I think they are reacting a little hasty myself.

He voted for Roberts in comittee. But it aint over til it's over.

[leftchick]

12. isn't he about the only Anti-Iraq War Senator?

I would say that alone makes him gold!

[Usrename]

14. He's the only person to vote against the Patriot Act.

[FlaGranny]

24. Makes no difference

that he voted against the Patriot Act and the war, don't you know? He has sealed his fate forever as a bad, bad man. I really, really wish he had voted against Roberts, but my disappointment will pass and I'll forgive him. There is probably no way that Roberts could NOT get approved, much to my sorrow, and Russ's vote one way or the other, makes no difference, except symbolically. Symbolism does count, though.

[Usrename]

31. I'm gonna wait and see.

I haven't been watching Russ all that closely, I admit, but his patriotism and character seem unimpeachable to me. I have on other occasions found my self confounded by his voting patterns. It is as if he is less concerned than most about the political message his vote sends. Not defending him at all, just saying it's not the first time that I wasn't on the same page with Russ.

[sandnsea]

8. Sweet

Advocate, don't denigrate.

[unblock]

9. nice work, lad!

[sendero]

13. You are a poet..

... surely you know it, give you a dime, a rhyme every time.

And really, I agree with you and I've been guilty myself a few times. I will try to think twice in the future....

[Rainbowreflect]

15. Excellent!

Thank you for the poetic reminder!

[CitrusLib]

16. I'll be damned. My sister and I were just discussing this last night.

Awesome poem!!!!

[emulatorloo]

17. thanks for your poem - nominating

:kick:

[Skinner]

18. LOL

That's great. :D

[ginnyinWI]

26. kicked and recommended n/t

[Vinnie From Indy]

19. LeRoy Brown is bad

HE is soooo bad, they had to call him bad twice in a row.

[bear425]

20. great poem. I was thinking about this first thing when I woke up today.

Why are we not pointing out the voting records, missteps, outright criminal actions of the OPPOSITION?

I'm not saying we shouldn't discuss the positive and negatives of our representatives, but we should keep in mind that our posts influence others. Sometimes, those "others" do not have the best intentions here.

[swimboy]

21. I think this belongs on the home page!

Thanks for reminding everybody to take a deep, cleansing breath!

[GreenPartyVoter]

22. Channeling Dr. Seuss today? *L*

[nini]

23. Excellent.. My sentiments exactly

:thumbsup:

[cassiepriam]

27. Mine as well.

It is sad to see us buy the repug propoganda.

[Cocoa]

28. I can no longer vote for this thread

just kidding! nominated! :-)

[calimary]

30. Well, I can, and I did! :>

Oughta be said, read, and spread!

[LittleClarkie]

29. Is Hill as bad as Bill

We turn on her as well, still.

(Suddenly feel like Dr. Suess)

[derby378]

32. Oh, that's too damn good, Dr. Smartvoter...

The whole "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" approach is terrific. Nominated, man!