Criticism of Public Figures...

Criticism of Public Figures

It's not a matter of being unkind;
I think it's more like look 'round and you'll find. 
But those in the spotlight
Should not do what's not right
And further act as though we are all blind. 

(3-19-14)

Ted Cruz in Iowa

 

Now tea party darling Ted Cruz
In his Iowa visits will choose
To fill heads with drivel
With manner uncivil!
He (yawn) just makes me want to snooze.

(3-18-14)

Franklin Graham in the News

 

Franklin Graham with his usual motifs

And choosing his words to defame,

Says he’s attacked for his religious beliefs

Though HE is the one taking aim.

 

One target is Sharia law

“Because it’s intolerant,” you see.

To that I must simply say, “Pshaw!”

Tell me, how tolerant is he?

 

Gays seeking equality, he declares,

Displays their agenda, which is

Nonsense. It’s not really theirs.

The agenda here’s definitely HIS!

 

Graham, who enjoys all his rights,

Resorts to his tactics nefarious.

The reaction he therefore invites

If not so sad would be hilarious.

 

How could a person profess

To follow Christ’s teachings yet be

One to so eagerly oppress

Other people. Wow! It’s beyond me!

(3-26-14)

Sarah Palin Again in the Spotlight?

Is Sarah Palin in the spotlight again?

Oh, how she devours that attention!

To that add the dollars she makes--

Not a mere pittance, need I mention?

 

She waves her American flag,

Calling all of her followers to rally,

And then spouts off more inane phrases

Than I could possibly tally.

 

“Sarah, we love you!” they yell.

“Sarah, you are our savior!”

Do they not see how their fawning

Encourages her obnoxious behavior?

 

She says that for certain the country

Is heading in the wrong direction.

Her jingoistic solutions

Came out in the 0-8 election.

 

You would never really know it

If she had some insightful suggestions,

For in her many interviews

She’ll talk all around people’s questions.

 

She was asked where she got information--

What sources she would peruse.

There was nothing! Was she too embarrassed

To admit it was ONLY Fox News?

 

Yes, I still wonder how she--

With her voice so piercing and brittle--

Can talk and talk so much

And actually say so little.

(3-31-14)

Reviews

[Glenda]

Hi Bob B I absolutely LOVE your writings!..

So much you've closely observed and not afraid to present to the world!

Great job!
G

[Bob B]

Thank you. I appreciate your comments.

[Coffee Vampier]

My life's a joke. I thought I had brain. I'm just realizing I'm lucky. Amen

[Coyote Poetry]

Wasn't Sarah Palin, a quitter. Losing again. I try not to listen to the politicians. Too many promises. Was a hell of a election. Could be some rough years to come. Thank you for sharing your views. Thank you Bob for sharing your words and your thoughts. I do appreciate.
Coyote

[Bob B]

This was an old poem, but she was in the spotlight again. It was a good thing that she got trounced.

[Coyote Poetry]

No-one liked a quitter Bob and I agree.

[Glenda]

Yes! I was interested in her point(s) of view...then she quit! So glad she was not President!

[keith]

how i somehow managed to not find your writings before today is beyond me
when i take my tour through newest writings and find one i like, i go to the first posting to hear my honest response to the read
and as i suspected your writes are not a flash in the pan
your pen gives life to the strong message of your offerings
good on you sir good on you

[Bob B]

Thanks for reading them. This one is an old one, or course. But my attempts to explore hypocrisy and corruption haven't waned.

[keith]

i've noticed that. it doesn't take much to raise/reraise my hackles either
i know most lie, even i have done my share
i intend to stay vigilant
it does one good to revisit

[Victim of cyber bully a..]

I think if we want to make a change we should more seek for constructive dialogue . Criticism always bring just negative atmosphere . Always try find light in most darkness night that's the true art.

[Bob B]

Sometimes we have to wade through the muck to get to the point where we can catch even a glimmer of light. The Pollyanna approach works for some, but not all.

[Victim of cyber bully and slanderious lies]

I am just worried we too often to wade and it's can slowly became just only one known method. It's should be use when all other methods does not work. Also I am worried this method can put us on same low level like opponents. And we will start thinking at same way like they do.

[Bob B]

True. Starting to think like them is a danger. But sometimes something is so atrocious or an individual is so toxic that the critic has to make a huge decision.

[barleygirl]

Usually I'm all over your political messages, but this time, not so much. Of all the nefarious characters to choose from these days, to me, this is a pathetic selection of people that don't matter in today's political tableau. Does Sarah Palin deserve this much of your time or mine? Writing about her is like the Republicans constantly bringing up Hillary Clinton -- who cares??!!! In a social climate where everyone is beating a loud drum, choose your arguments carefully (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Bob B]

I agree that Palin does not deserve much attention, but the poem you are referring to came out of the crypt of poems written over six years ago when Palin did indeed thrust herself back into the spotlight. So I was beating that drum quite a while ago. I now beat a different drum.

[LouisianaBird]

This made me laugh out loud. This is pretty brilliant, honestly. Very well thought out and reads like butter. Nicely done :)

[lakinbob]

It's a national sport isn't it. sticking pins in the inflated egos of those who bask in their own limelight.

Last verse is spot on. I've never known a politico to actually answer a straight question, with a straight answer?

LB

[Phill Oz O'fee]

I know this write is over three years old - but it does highlight one crucially important issue - the opportunity of free speech! Not a luxury of writers in some countries – its worth celebrated still enjoying ours! :-)

[jesserose99]

this is just so clever!! I love this one, it gets the mind going on the absurdity of them all.