"I wanna be president when i grow up, just like Daddy"
You were born in the wrong country,Emperor Bush,
you would have made a better German or a Russian.
You've totally missed the point of what this country's all about,
and your policies have left us all a-blushin'
You cut funding for the poor, you give tax breaks to the rich;
You're a Republican Robin Hood in reverse!
Your "faith-based funds" are an attack on religious rights,
and your Military budget is a curse.
Your so-called "Patriot Act" is a terrifying thing.
Its scares me more than any terrorist.
in the name of "security" you take away our freedom.
and you grip us in a fascist iron fist.
You failed to find bin Laden, so it's time to hit Iraq,
or was that just to vindicate your dad,
or could it be your big-oil backers wanted Arab oil?
Will they build you a statue in Baghdad?
You think that you are moral because you suck up to the church
and say that gays and lesbians should not wed,
Why don't you take a good hard look at sins of your own life,
and keep your sexual issues in YOUR bed?
"No child left behind" is Orwellian doublethink;
you have a funny view on education.
To take funding from the public schools that clearly need it most
is not a way to build a smarter nation.
One thing I can assure you, mighty Emperor Bush,
You've made yourself a president to remember.
but do not get too comfy in that Oval Office seat,
because we're kicking your ass out of it in November.
Author notes
Written April 24th, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- To George, From America by silverlining.
399 points, ended December 19, 2005, 18 entries
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rich
nice work, i like your metaphoric use and the richness of the content. have you checked out mine?.."Land of the free"...also, is there any way of telling how people are doing in the contests before the result? -
you should read my song parody "guantanamo", to see my opinion on that rubbish.
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Thanks for this... you've really hit the nail on the head with your critique of his actions! So, so true- an insightful and relevant poem... I'm sure I'm not the only one counting down the days before he'll finally leave the rest of the world alone. You know what hurts? Even if Bush WAS elected to rule his own country and his own citizens, shouldn't he be limited to that? Australia (that's my country) is sending OUR men to fight AMERICA's war. It's citizens of other countries who are rotting in Guantanamo Bay. And it's innocent civilians in Iraq who are literally being torn apart by Bush's so-called smart bombs.Excellent piece, great use of rhyme and an almost 'storytelling' flavour, I really enjoyed this piece and agree with the sentiments you have expressed. Thanks for entering, and best of luck in the contest.
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oh well, we can always hope for impeachment.
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great write i love. totally true you hit alot of true high points and it sux that bush won the elecion.. i wonder whats to come.
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here in montana. sure it's big enough. come on under!
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where's your rock, and is it big enough for two?
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pimped out poem
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great write i loved this ryming i agree was fantastic!
great write i liked alot good luck and thanks for entering
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The rhyming in this is outstanding. I've never seen anyone rhyme something effectively and appropriately with "Russian". But nevermind that. This poem rocks. There's a reason you were one of the first people on my favorites.
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i LOVE that first rhyme!...I'm STILL laughing. great piece...YAY DEMOCRATS!
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WONDERFUL! 100% PERFECT! I loved it, especially these lines:
but do not get too comfy in that Oval Office seat,
because we're kicking your ass out of it in November
Thank you so much for entering!
~We once drank from the well of youth, but now its gone~
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Oh good god.
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damn this is a great way to descibe bush perfectly.damn whos next iran? saudi arabia?i hope not or maybe north korea if bush had any sense he wouldnt go to war again cuz if he does and its a muslim country hes just gonna fuck us up.and if its korea ..the hell? he better not all of us remember what happened before in the first korean war right?brutal if he goes after any of these countries he should be tried for genocide he should be tried right now as a matter of a fact hes killed our ppl and houndreads of thousands more for no fuckin reason
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at least bush wasn't born in the middle east. him and bin laden would be quite the tag team.
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IF Bush IS re-elected, I will completely lose faith in the common sense of the American people, and go find a rock to hide under.
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oh that stanza is awesome hot!thanks so much.it really meant a lot.i feel that if you were goiing to write a poem abou him you should include all the issues.that last line of the stanza was like slapping him in the face.lol.thanks again.
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I hope you'll have the courage to keep this poem and its responses on allpoetry after Bush is re-elected! lol. Religion, politics, and sex... what fun! lol.
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I added a verse just as you requested. let me know how you like it.
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very good
Well on can only hope his ass is gone in November. We were just talking about him yesterday and I mentioned how I longed for the days of Clinton. Say what you want about him but I laughted a lot in those days. Since little George has been in office I'm paying over $2 bucks for a gallon of gas and I'm not laughing any more.
None of the things he has done should come as a surprise to anyone. He's a concervative republican who came to Washington with his daddys GW1 war machine, hoping to launch number 2. It was fate. Fuckers.
Like this poem and like that Republican Robin Hood in reverse. Good luck in the contest.
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You're a Republican Robin Hood in reverse!
I don't think I could have stated it any better myself. I love your views, your rhyming, everything! Unlike a few opinions I've read in the past, I'm glad yours actually has factual basis instead of either "blah blah blah Bush sucks" or some ridiculous out of proportion fact. Anyway, this was enjoayble to read, and I love your style.. bravo, and good luck
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damn straight come november I'm voting for the other alternative. Great write here good luck in the contest.
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i hate him too.but you left one thing out that is so important to me...he is against gay marriage,can you pls add that.thanks.ttul
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this is awsome expecally the last stanza! best ever! lol althought i live in Canada im huge anti-bush lol expecally wut hes doing in Iraq... terrible thing... well great write!
~av
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Well I certainly can't disagree with any of this. He is a toadie of the lowest order. Second to last line: should be "too".
Scott
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Well, there seems to be a lot of oppoenents to George W. Bush. I have never been a fan of him. I think his policies pretty much suck, and he's been a failure as a president. So, I can pretty much agree with everything that you've said. Well spoken! Keep on preaching the good fight!
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See you at the voting booth in November
Bump bumpty bump right to the curb? Yikes... I guess this means you will be voting and campaigning for somebody else to accomplish your goal next November. Government for and by the people and freedom of speech in this lovely country of America.
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Personally I don't get to tied up in politics.. (Or at least I didn't before Bush) Isn't it amazing how one man can ruin an ENTIRE nation??
I read in the paper a few days ago.. a theory of the USA becoming a third world country on the next 20 years or so.. Thats a scary thought.. I think I may move to Canada...
this was a truly inspiring poem and an eye opening read.. I enjoyed it and GOOD LUCK in the contest
Faith
Trust
and Pixie Dust
Lilli
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someone has finally had the balls to say it
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Haha. This was awesome! The last stanza was good, but this one got me the most:
"Your so-called "Patriot Act" is a terrifying thing.
Its scares me more than any terrorist.
in the name of "security" you take away our freedom.
and you grip us in a fascist iron fist."
Funny how the Patriot act takes away the very rights it was meant to protect, huh? Well, good luck. You have a good peice here.
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great
i liked this.not a bush fan here either.scared to think whats next to come.
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