The “Overrun” Speaker (Limerick)
How does John Boehner explain away and excuse his role in the government shutdown? “I got overrun, that’s what happened.” The “Overrun” Speaker (Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane What is Boehner’s...
View ArticleLimerick Ode To John Boehner
My 2-verse limerick “celebrates” John Boehner, who certainly knows how to be cowardly, evasive, and stupid all at once. Here’s Boehner responding to a question about climate change: Asked by reporters...
View ArticleImpeachment “Scam” (Limerick)
Impeachment “Scam” (Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane John Boehner appears to be riled. Dem impeachment talk’s driving him wild: How dare Dems boost their brand When impeachment ain’t planned For that...
View ArticleJohn Boehner’s Open Limerick To Obama
John Boehner’s Open Limerick To Obama By Madeleine Begun Kane How dare you slow implementation Of a law that is bad for our nation! You’re impeding our rush For a law that we’d flush. Now show...
View ArticleJohn Boehner Tears (Limerick)
Boehner Tears (Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane At Boehner I frequently curse. He’s inspired much negative verse. But of this I am sure: We’ll soon have to endure A Republican Speaker who’s worse.
View ArticleWhat’s Next Post-Boehner? (Limerick)
Will Boehner’s departure appease The Tea Party’s wingnut-disease? Or will it embolden And make them feel golden– Resolved to bring all to their knees.
View ArticleKevin McCarthy Angles For A Promotion (Limerick)
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is so eager to become Speaker, he’s been making all sorts of promises to Republican party extremists: Sounding stubbornly tough’s a no-brainer When campaigning for...
View ArticleSt. Boehner??? (3-Verse Limerick)
St. Boehner??? (3-Verse Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane Please don’t tell me that Boehner’s atoned For his sins and for all he’s condoned— That his leaving his job Is a sacrifice (Sob!) For the good...
View ArticleUndoing Undue Optimism (4-Verse Limerick)
Most press coverage about the “cleaning the barn” two-year “budget deal,” negotiated by Boehner as he was handing off his Speaker gig to Paul Ryan, is unduly optimistic. It tends to lull us into...
View ArticleA Happy Retiree? (Limerick)
John Boehner pretty much predicted today’s events in this article: “Now In Happy Retirement, John Boehner Admits Republicans Will Never Agree on Obamacare Repeal.” I’m wond’ring if Boehner feels glee...
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