Resistance Is Still Futile

 

I agree with Donald Trump. 'though, normally, I'd scoff;

I think that the Russians must still laugh their asses off,

Gleeful that the couple million rubles that they spent

Bought them such a "useful idiot" for President.

One who won't impose the sanctions that the Congress passed.

One whose foreign policy decisions are half-assed.

One with a well-documented tendency to lie.

One who doesn't trust his NSA or FBI.

They had so much fun the last time that they're back at work;

On-line trolls pretending they're an ordinary jerk.

Then their "bots" start amplifying those extremist views -

Spreading their conspiracies, supported by fake news.

It is kinda funny - in a tragic sorta way;

I've been doing Putin's job for him (without the pay)

Each and every time that I start kicking up a fuss...

That is worth a couple laughs, except the joke's on us.

Arming Sister Margaret?

(The stuff of nightmares.)

 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students give me hope

That the NRA has finally got sufficient rope

To go hang themselves. As A+ members call their bluff,

It feels like the tide has turned.  The country's had enough.

Where the politicians feared to tread, these students dare.

Long time donors mailed in checks made out for "thoughts and prayer."

Companies are pulling their support as pressure grows

To do something - even though the lobbyists oppose.

Maybe, when the worst already happens (if you live)

You begin to find inaction harder to forgive.

Maybe all that righteous anger aimed at us adults

Has a halfway decent chance of getting some results.

I'm afraid to hope for much...  I wouldn't bet the store.

NRA has weathered many storms like this before.

I pray it's the tipping point and we'll get something done

(Anything but giving Sister Margaret a gun.)

Snow?

Past two days were bright and sunny - in the 70s.

Yet, today, New Englanders are breaking out their skis.

Forecast says it's gonna snow today into tonight...

Makes me want to utter phrases that are not polite.

I know that it's only February here up North -

Where I've seen an inch of hail fall on July the 4th,

Where we've had a foot (or more) of snow on April 1st -

Still, to have a taste of Spring - then lose it - is the worst.

Dear Tina... I DID Warn You, Right?

Really?

I have a step-sister and I like her very much;

We have met a few times now; we try to keep in touch.

Mostly it's through Facebook but I'm noticing, of late

She has started "liking" posts of symbols that I hate. 

Saw her just the other day (both parents have been ill;

She flew up to stay and help...  They're lucky that she will.)

We met at the Rehab - where I fear that I was rude -

Said I thought hers was an idiotic attitude.

She and I both took an oath and swore that we'd protect

And defend this country...  Therefore, with all due respect,

Why on earth would she choose to support another flag?

It's a hurtful, racist symbol, I began to nag.

"That's not what it stood for," she politely disagreed.

She said it meant something else before the slaves were freed.

Maybe so, but that IS what it symbolizes now.

Then I asked why she'd post Southern symbols anyhow?

Both of us are from the North...  I couldn't see the sense,

With the situation in society so tense,

Why she'd "like" the battle flag of rebels from the South

I'm afraid I lectured her...  I couldn't shut my mouth.

On and on, until the poor girl's eyes began to glaze:

False flag operations and the tricks that Putin plays.

Once I got to Sanskrit symbols used in ancient art

I could tell she wasn't gonna have a change of heart.

Looks as if we two must both agree to disagree,

'though I warned her she might still get snarky posts from me.

But, I'd best be careful not to make her really mad;

Not when she's the one who's down there, taking care of Dad.

Thank You Comcast

(Image courtesy of snowboardingtransworld.net)

Watching the Olympics coverage on NBC,

Wondering how those who don't have "Pause" for their TV

Make it through commercial breaks; there's more of them than snow.

Would we watch if we could not "Fast Forward?" I don't know...

I would hate to miss the drama we've seen every night -

Thrilling moments, joy and heartbreak... Triumph for Shaun White.

All the strength and grace and beauty on the snow or  ice -

But a couple dozen fewer ads would sure be nice.

I'd find it unwatchable without our D.V.R.

We delay the Games an hour and (at least so far)

We do not catch up until it's time to go to bed.

If we couldn't, we'd be watching something else instead.

President Trump is NOT an A$$hole

 

Can't believe this weekend's spew of tweets from Donald Trump

Down at Mar-a-Lago, where he took a Twitter dump

On the F.B.I. for not preventing Cruz's crime...

God help me if I hear "NO COLLUSION" one more time.

Methinks that he "doth protest too much;" a sign of guilt.

He gets caught red handed, but denies it to the hilt.

Keeps on lying and, when he suspects he's losing ground,

Talks crap about everyone and spreads the blame around.

I would call the President an asshole were it not

For the fact he lacks the warmth and depth that those have got.

There are some resemblances; they both are full of shit

And, sometimes, you can't believe what's coming out of it.

Parkland, FL - Just Another Massacre

Thoughts and prayers. (Photo courtesy of palmbeachpost.com)

I guess all our "thoughts and prayers" from last time weren't enough...

We don't like school shootings every 60 hours? Tough.

Can't infringe on rights the Constitution guarantees.

Think some more dead children come before that? Honey, please.

We've become like moving targets on a shooting range.

NRA has bought the Congress... Nothing's gonna change.

Maybe if we found some way to siphon off their wealth;

Taxed gun sales and used the cash for funding mental health...

But - of course - we won't do that...  Or anything at all.

Only tired "thoughts and prayers." The writing's on the wall;

This is our new normal and it's likely to persist.

Just another massacre. We'll add it to the list.

Making King Converts

 

I love it when people say they don't like Stephen King;

That a "scary monster" story ain't their kinda thing.

I just smile and - maybe - ask which novels that they've read

And I recommend his mainstream books to them instead.

In the past, Shawshank Redemption always changed their mind.

Now (although I much prefer the scary monster kind)

Stephen's latest trilogy is what I recommend...

Where you don't discover there are monsters 'til the end.

My mom is a recent convert... Working on my spouse

But he's kind of busy doing work around the house.

After he's retired though, and has some time to spare

I suspect my love of Stephen King is one we'll share.

PyeongChang 2018

Mr. S. can hardly wait until tomorrow night;

He loves the Olympics and has threatened that he might

DVR the whole darn thing and watch it night and day.

Doesn't want to miss a second of the Games they'll play.

After years of living with him, I no longer grouse

Even though the Winter Games, which so enchant my spouse,

Strike me as insanity...  A bunch of crazy kids

Hurtling down mountainsides on greased and fragile skids.

I feel for their mothers, holding their collective breath,

Fearing their beloved off-spring might be courting death

Flipping, flying, floating, freezing out there in the cold

Pushing past their limits in a quest to win the Gold.

I hope all the athletes who participate have fun;

Just the fact they're all in South Korea means they've won.

I'll be watching - cheering - warm and safely in my chair,

Wishing all the best of luck to everyone who's there.