Putin's Fairytales

 

Secretary Kerry's on a visit to Ukraine

Where he'll be a welcome guest when he gets off his plane,

Since Kiev is hoping that he'll promise lethal aid;

Weapons meant to counter recent gains that rebels made.

Eastern Ukraine's rebel forces, armed with Russian guns,

Plus an unknown number of poor Mother Russia's sons,

Started bombing towns - anticipating an attack -

Pushing forward in the knowledge Putin has their back.

Now that he controls what Russian media dares say,

Putin won't let little things like truth get in the way.

He's convinced his population that it's worth the pain

Sanctions are inflicting 'cause they're "rescuing" Ukraine.

Putin says that Russian aid is sent to help the poor;

That the big, bad West is slavering at Russia's door.

This time though, when Kerry's in the Russian news tonight

Putin's story that we're intervening might be right.

Iran - Give Peace A Chance

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Secretary Kerry's back in meetings with Iran

And he's making progress as they hammer out a plan.

We'll start easing sanctions if Iranians agree

They'll shut down their centrifuges...  Then, we'll have to see.

Israel is furious; they say we shouldn't trust

Anything Rouhani says, but I believe we must.

There's no peace for Syria - a civil war that's spread;

Daily bombings add names to the growing list of dead -

Iran might be crucial in negotiating peace.

They could offer al-Assad a cushy, long-term lease.

When we isolate Iran we're cutting off our nose

Just to spite our faces; stepping on the Persians' toes.

Iran - Non. No. Nah. Nyet.

Stalled talks between the G5+1 and Iran are set to resume on 20 November. (Photo/Farsnews.com)

Iran has been isolated over 30 years.

They've become the boogeyman that everybody fears.

We're afraid that they'll enrich uranium until

They can build some weapons, 'though they've said they never will.

President Rouhani says Iran would like a deal

But we're not so sure that's how the ayatollahs feel.

Hopes for major breakthroughs stalled at meetings they've just had.

Israel has made no secret that fact makes them glad.

Secretary Kerry says enrichment must be ceased.

Some in Congress want to see the sanctions get increased;

Worried that Rouhani plans to use these talks to stall.

I'm afraid we'll try to force his hand and blow it all.

We've allowed their clerics to make demons of the West.

Some are true believers, sure...  But what about the rest?

Persia is an ancient culture; try to see their side.

If we turn the screws we'll lose, 'cause people have their pride.

Middle East Update - Bad Timing for a Visit

Secretary Kerry doesn't seem to be enjoying himself on this trip.  (Photo/Presstv.ir)

Secretary Kerry has been in the Middle East;

Pretty awkward timing for his trip - to say the least.

Many of our "allies" in the region aren't thrilled

With our current policies and so relations chilled.

Kerry went to Cairo first; he'd not been in a while.

Next day, Egypt put its former President on trial.

Military overthrew his government and now

Claims that it was not a coup...  But I cannot see how.

Even though it's clear from all the evidence we've got,

State Department hasn't said if it's a coup or not.

U.S. law forbids assistance to a government

Which has come to power through a coup. The law is meant

To promote democracy, so now we're kinda stuck...

'though we'll send them aid, their military's out of luck.

Kerry went to see the Saudis next; they're also mad.

Feel the U.S. backed out on agreements that we had.

They've turned down a Council Seat 'cause we did not attack

Weapons sites in Syria...  Ain't chutzpah that they lack.

Any place where radicals are bred goes back to them;

They're the ones who fund those mosques and schools (which costs a gem.)

Now they're scared those angry chickens may come home to roost...

Here's an idea for you; just stop giving them a boost.

I wish Secretary Kerry luck - which he will need -

'cause the only thing on which the region has agreed

Is that the United States is, somehow, all to blame...

I guess it is comforting that some things stay the same.

Syrian Strategy Stalls

(Photo/Courtesy of AIM.org)

Bashar al-Assad was interviewed by Charlie Rose;

Sounded like a gay vampire with a stuffy nose.

Said that bombing him will not get any problems solved;

Warned that we'd be sorry if the U.S. got involved.

President Obama has been very busy, too.

Meeting with reporters; giving each an interview.

Speaking to the nation last night; laying out his case.

He agreed to wait, thus saving diplomatic face.

'though I'm not in favor of a war, I'm feeling bad.

I would love to rescue Syrians from al-Assad.

But, 'til other nations will agree to do their share,

It's too large a burden for America to bear.

Secretary Kerry gave the President an out

Once the Congress made it clear approval was in doubt.

Now they can delay the vote...  Give Lavrov a chance,

Let the U.N. diplomats commence their song and dance.