FILITBUSTER

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Hairballers,

The last couple of weeks I’ve been rather long-winded so tonight, it’s short and shallow.

Filibuster©

         FMHorner

it’s not padding to put in a bra 

nor a garment that is sexy and alluring

it’s not a substance to fill in the potholes that bust your car

nor an “as seen on TV” wonder repair for a crack in the driveway

it’s the Senate’s dirty little not-so-secret weapon

guaranteed to stop everything in its tracks

in days past, a Senator stood and ranted ‘til he collapsed

(they were all he’s then)

to prevent legislation from coming to a vote or passing

now with a slight bend of the wrist

and a declaration for a 60-vote majority

a filibuster has occurred—

it takes more time to unwrap a stick of gum

then, of course, they’re exhausted

and take a week off having accomplished nothing

while we, the citizens, are left to worry and wonder

will it? is it? when, were and how?

yes, that’s our tax dollars in action

are we getting our money’s worth?

Hairballs,

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